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Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For

Associates at midsize law firms assessed their own firms on a range of workplace issues related to career development, job satisfaction, and quality of life. Vault's 2026-2027 Rankings are derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey conducted from October 22, 2025 to January 23, 2026.
Survey Methodology

Which midsize law firms are the best to work for? For some, this is a far more important consideration than prestige. To determine our Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For, we used a formula that weighed the most relevant categories for an overall quality of life ranking. Each firm's overall score was calculated using the following formula:

Associates were asked to rate their firms on a 1-to-10 scale for each of several quality of life categories. Each firm's overall score was calculated using a formula that weighs associate ratings in 11 different areas:

Overall Satisfaction (25%); Firm Culture (10%); Hours (10%); Compensation (10%); Quality of Work (10%); Informal Training, Mentoring & Sponsorship (10%); Business Outlook (5%); Career Outlook (5%); Associate/Partner Relations (5%); Leadership Transparency (5%); and Formal Training (5%).

Vault's Quality of Life rankings are meant to reflect the subjective opinions of associates. These rankings are based on perceptions of insiders--some of whom may be biased in favor of (or against) their firms.

Vault's 2026-2027 Rankings are derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey conducted from October 22, 2025 to January 23, 2026.

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2027 Best Midsize Law Firms for Compensation

#1
SCORE 9.882
2026 Rank 1

Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC

Elsberg Baker & Maruri is an elite commercial trial, litigation, and arbitration boutique firm based in New York City. The firm’s attorneys include some of the nation’s top trial lawyers and serve as trial counsel in cases across the country...

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#2
SCORE 9.769
2026 Rank 2

Irell & Manella LLP

A Southern California powerhouse for more than 80 years, Irell & Manella matches or exceeds its multinational peers in salary, prestige, and high-stakes cases, serving clients worldwide from only three locations, in Los Angeles, Newport...

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#3
SCORE 9.750
2026 Not Ranked

Tensegrity Law Group LLP

Tensegrity Law Group is a firm that has remained small because it has proven to be successful. It’s even in its name: “Tensegrity” refers to a small number of elements that create a structure of simplicity, balance, and strength with efficiency...

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#4
SCORE 9.692
2026 Not Ranked

Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes

Founded in 2021, Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP has rapidly gained a reputation for excellence in bankruptcy and complex commercial litigation, particularly trial lawyering and advocacy. A conflict-free platform and a strong referral...

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#5
SCORE 9.625
2026 Rank 4

Wilkinson Stekloff

Wilkinson Stekloff is a leading litigation boutique with offices in Washington, DC and New York City. Since its founding in 2016, the 40-lawyer firm has tried over 20 cases to verdict, stacking up win after win. Small but mighty, the firm...

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#6
SCORE 9.280
2026 Rank 7

AZA

AZA is a litigation boutique with attorneys known for trial prowess. With a team of over 50 lawyers, the firm has participated in more than 225 trials. It is a Lone Star State staple, ranking among Vault’s 2025 Best Midsize Law Firms in...

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#7
SCORE 9.167
2026 Rank 18

Harrity & Harrity LLP

THE SCOOP Founded just before the turn of the millennium, Harrity & Harrity LLP is laser-focused on electrical and mechanical patent work. The firm’s motto, “We Patented Quality,” is just the first indicator of its deep expertise in the...

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#8
SCORE 9.083
2026 Rank 6

Shartsis Friese LLP

Shartsis Friese is a mid-size San Francisco firm with just south of 70 lawyers among its ranks.The firm distinguishes itself from its big firm competitors with careful growth, low partner/non-partner ratio, lower billing rates, and minimal...

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#9
SCORE 9.077
2026 Rank 3

Reid Collins & Tsai LLP

Reid Collins & Tsai is a boutique litigation firm with five offices throughout the East Coast and in Texas. With its self-described “risk-taker” mindset, the firm represents clients including corporations, hedge funds, offshore liquidators,...

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#10
SCORE 9.071
2026 Rank 23

Kobre & Kim

Kobre & Kim is a global law firm focused exclusively on international disputes and investigations, often involving allegations of fraud or misconduct. Kobre & Kim has developed a reputation as a go-to firm for complex cross-border...

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