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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 Inclusion

#1
SCORE 9.889
2026 Rank 5

Stotler Hayes Group LLC

Stotler Hayes is a nationwide firm with a unique identity. With a fully remote attorney team, the firm has embraced an alternative model for delivering legal services, and serves an exclusive clientele of healthcare providers. Two Women and...

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#2
SCORE 9.850
2026 Rank 2

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila brings its trial and transactional expertise to clients from coast to coast, with offices in Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Ann Arbor, and Los Angeles/Irvine. Whether for an individual or Fortune 500 client,...

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#3
SCORE 9.611
2026 Rank 19

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

As a full-service law firm, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (CSG Law) assists a broad spectrum of clients in achieving their objectives by offering a comprehensive array of legal services. Clients ranging from private enterprises and...

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#4
SCORE 9.536
2026 Rank 1

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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#5
SCORE 9.462
2026 Rank 6

Oliva Gibbs PLLC

Oliva Gibbs serves oil and gas companies across the country. From their offices in Columbus, Houston, Lafayette, Midland, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio, they advise a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 integrated oil and gas companies to...

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#6
SCORE 9.296
2026 Rank 4

Bookoff McAndrews PLLC

Bookoff McAndrews is a DC-based patent law firm focused on non-litigation patent services—including patent counseling and prosecution—for technology companies. In a few years since it opened its doors, BoMc has grown to more than 55 attorneys,...

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#7
SCORE 9.200
2026 Rank 11

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

The spry Windy City firm of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP was founded in 1986 and has since stayed close to its roots, concentrating all its talent in one Chicago office. Today it boasts 140 attorneys, and their expertise covers everything...

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#8
SCORE 9.071
2026 Not Ranked

Nossaman LLP

Founded in Los Angeles in 1942, Nossaman LLP has remained a key player in California law and politics. The firm has pushed beyond the state’s borders to establish offices in Austin, TX; Denver, CO; New York, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Seattle, WA; Tucson,...

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#9
SCORE 9.045
2026 Rank 8

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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#10
SCORE 9.000
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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