Vault ‘Quality Of Life’ Rankings: The Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For (2026)
Vault recently published the 2026 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 (Opens in a new window)and (sometimes) happiness.
But what about the nation’s midsized and regional firms? Which ones are the best to work for, and will young associates 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 (Opens in a new window) based on Vault’s Annual Associate Survey for 2026:
1. Elsberg Baker & Maruri
2. Reid Collins & Tsai
2. Bookoff McAndrews
4. Harrity & Harrity
5. Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson
6. Adam Leitman Bailey
7. Oliva Gibbs
8. Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell
9. Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila
10. Stotler Hayes