Vault recently published the 2027 edition of all manner of its closely watched rankings for the largest law firms in the country, proving that money — in the form of Cravath’s perennially competitive pay scale — can buy prestige and (sometimes) happiness.
But what about the nation’s midsized and regional firms? Which ones are the best to work for, and will young lawyers be happy there as associates? Today, Vault released the latest edition of its list of the 25 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For.
Associates at firms with 200 attorneys or fewer were asked to rank their own law firms based on categories most relevant to their overall quality of life, including overall satisfaction; firm culture; hours; compensation; quality of work; informal training, mentorship, and sponsorship; business outlook; career outlook; associate/partner relations; leadership transparency; and formal training.
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There was a great deal of movement in the Top 10 this year. Which firms made the cut? Without any further ado, here are the Top 10 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For based on Vault’s Annual Associate Survey for 2027:
- Harrity & Harrity
- Reid Collins & Tsai
- Elsberg Baker & Maruri
- Farella Braun & Martel
- Adam Leitman Bailey
- Stotler Hayes Group
- Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi
- Lightfoot Franklin & White
- Bookoff McAndrews
- Tensegrity Law Group
A strong performance for some of the most well-known midsize firms in the country. But which firms took the spotlight when it came to individual Quality of Life categories? Here are all of the No. 1 firms for 2027:
- Associate/Partner Relations: Adam Leitman Bailey
- Career Outlook: Elsberg Baker & Maruri
- Compensation: Elsberg Baker & Maruri
- Firm Culture: Harrity & Harrity
- Formal Training: Stotler Hayes Group
- Hours: Reid Collins & Tsai
- Inclusion: Stotler Hayes Group
- Informal Training, Mentoring & Sponsorship: Stotler Hayes Group
- Pro Bono: Farella Braun & Martel
- Quality of Work: Harrity & Harrity
- Satisfaction: Reid Collins & Tsai
- Selectivity: Susman Godfrey
- Technology & Innovation: Stotler Hayes Group
- Transparency: Elsberg Baker & Maruri
- Wellness: Adam Leitman Bailey
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Congratulations to each of the firms that made the latest edition of the Vault Best Midsize Firms to Work For rankings. How did your firm do? Email us, text us at (646) 820-8477, or tweet us @atlblog to let us know how you feel.
Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For (2027) [Vault]
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