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Money & Prestige or Quality of Life? And, no, you can't have them both - at least according to the Vault 2025 law firm rankings. None of the firms in Vault's Top 10 Most Prestigious list made the Top 10 list for being a Best Place to Work firm. Here are the Top 10 Best Law Firms to Work For: 1. O’Melveny & Myers 2. Morgan Lewis & Bockius 3. Clifford Chance US 4. McDermott Will & Emery 5. Proskauer Rose 6. Fried Frank 7. Linklaters 8. Warner Norcross + Judd 9. BakerHostetler 10. Bracewell While these firms are no slouches when it comes to prestige and money, they don't crack the list of the Top 10 Most Prestigious Firms to Work For: 1. Cravath, Swaine & Moore 2. Wachtell Lipton 3. Skadden 4. Latham & Watkins 5. Sullivan & Cromwell 6. Kirkland & Ellis 7. Davis Polk 8. Paul, Weiss 9. Simpson Thacher 10. Gibson Dunn The first Top 10 Most Prestigious Firm to appear on the Best Places to Work list is Gibson Dunn, which is #10 on the Most Prestigious list and #16 on the Best Places to Work list. Gibson is followed by Latham (#4 prestige and #18 best places) and Simpson Thacher (#9 prestige and #30 best places). And the first Top 10 Best Places to Work Firm to appear on the Most Prestigious Firms list is O'Melveny & Myers, which is #1 on the Best Places to Work list and #25 on the Most Prestigious list. O'Melveny & Myers is followed by Proskauer (#5 best places and #30 prestige) and Morgan Lewis (#2 best places and #34 prestige). What drives you? Money & Prestige or Quality of Life? Whatever your answer, make sure the firm you join aligns with your needs and desires. 𝗕𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻ᵀᴹ ---------------------------------- For insights into the legal industry, Florida legal market, and mindset, click the 🔔 or follow me at Brian M. Moskowitz #BeUncommon #MementoMori #LegalRecruiter #FloridaLegalRecruiter

This week on the Vault Law blog, our Head of Research, Maria Ho, shares insights from our Annual Associate Survey on the U.S. branches of Magic Circle firms, with context and added insights from Alexis Lamb, an expert on the global legal market. https://lnkd.in/e5APy9MA #vaultlaw #magiccircle #attorney #lawfirm

Husch Blackwell formally acknowledged what most #biglawfirms instinctively know; that the majority of the associates that it hires as entry-level associates are not going to "go the distance" and stay and make partner at the firm. Simultaneously, the firm realized that they had a pool of talent within our firm who aspired to transition in-house. That sparked an idea and the creation of a first-of-its-kind professional development program aimed at helping attorneys gain an intimate understanding of in-house roles, as an extension of its commitment to client success? The program is aimed at providing attorneys with an inside view of legal department roles and responsibilities, and paving the way for those interested in moving in-house to do so successfully. The firm is trying to place these attorneys with firm clients. A win-win.

What if your BigLaw firm actually trained you to make a move in-house? And what if your law firm viewed this kind of training as important to the goals of both the firm and its clients, and worked with its in-house clients to prepare the curriculum? And what if that program included dedicated teaching and mentoring by the firm’s in-house clients? And what if this initiative resulted in better pathways and more dialogue around in-house job-matching for both clients and firm attorneys? In fact, this kind of professional development does exist - Husch Blackwell is pioneering it through its new, one-of-a-kind program: HB In-House. In today’s episode of Big Law Life, I’m joined by Joe Glynias, Chair of Husch Blackwell, who shares how the firm conceived and developed HB In-House – both to enhance client service and to support the firm’s lawyers who may be interested in making a transition to an in-house role. Joe describes how clients as well as firm leaders have been champions of HB In-House; why this innovative initiative is so important to the firm’s goals; how the firm's clients reached out on their own to see how they could be part of this program; and the amazing reaction that Husch Blackwell has received from other firms and the broader legal industry. You won’t want to miss this one so check it out at: https://lnkd.in/ec-jTmFJ #biglaw #lawyerlife #amlaw #global500 #lawfirms #lawfirmstrategy #clientrelationships #lawyerdevelopment #lawyertraining #attorneydevelopment #attorneytraining #legalindustry #lawyer #attorney #lawyercoaching #lawyercoach

Newsflash: “None of the firms that made the Top 10 list for being the most prestigious made the Top 10 list for being a best firm to work for.” In the Vault 2025 Best Law Firms to Work For survey, associates were asked to rank their own law firms based on categories most relevant to their overall quality of life, including satisfaction; firm culture; hours; compensation; quality of work; business outlook; career outlook; associate/partner relations; transparency; formal and informal training; pro bono; and overall diversity. Apparently, the highest paying firms also ranked high on Vault’s list of the most prestigious firms, but not on this list. See who made Vault Best Firms to Work For rankings here: https://buff.ly/4chRMwg Just goes to show that money isn’t everything. Recruiters, what are you hearing from your associate candidates? Are they most concerned about money, prestige, or quality of life? #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #associatesatisfaction #toplawfirms

https://lnkd.in/g-tG7JgD Slingshot Attorneys Honored As 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Read more about this honor and the lawyers who received it now by reading our blog.

Southeastern firms collectively grew their revenue by 8.5%, which outpaced all Am Law Second Hundred firms’ 5.9% increase in 2023. Here's a look at the Atlanta-founded firms: 🟦 Fisher Phillips rose three spots in the rankings after its revenue increased well above the Second Hundred pace. 🟦 Smith Gambrell Russell continued its rapid move up the rankings by rising six spots. 🟦 Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP dropped 11 places after it reported its revenue decreased. 🟦 Arnall Golden Gregory LLP dropped one spot despite its revenue rising. 🟦 FisherBroyles, LLP rose four spots after it grew its revenues. 🟦 Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP entered the Am Law 200 after not being ranked in previous years. https://lnkd.in/gvJ4TnXG

Robinson+Cole was among the top-ranked law firms in the “2025 Best Law Firms For Diversity” category as part of Vault’s Top Ranked Law Firms. The rankings are derived from Vault’s Annual Associate Survey, where over 18,000 associates anonymously rated and commented on various aspects of their work lives. Robinson+Cole achieved Top 10 rankings in three diversity categories: eighth in Overall Diversity, ninth in Race & Ethnicity, and 10th for LGBTQ+ Individuals. The firm also ranked highly in the diversity categories of Women and Individuals with Disabilities. In addition, Robinson+Cole continues to be top ranked in Vault’s “2025 Best Law Firms to Work For” and has been ranked among Vault’s top 30 law firms in the categories of Firm Culture, Technology & Innovation, Transparency, and Wellness for the past four years. https://lnkd.in/e4JyK6_z #toprankedlawfirm #bestlawfirmstoworkfor #vaultlaw #vaultranked #diversityequityinclusionbelonging

In the ever-competitive field of law, the size of the law firm doesn't always equate to the quality of service. A recent Vault rankings report for 2025 showcases the top 150 small, boutique, and midsize firms that are not only offering competitive paychecks akin to Biglaw, but also delivering big results. Notably, these firms are attracting talented law students and young lawyers who prefer a better work-life balance, greater client interaction, and early responsibility. Names like AZA, Desmarais, and Hecker Fink, among others, have appeared on the list, offering their legal services with the same, if not more, finesse and dedication as larger firms. This shift in preference towards smaller firms shows a changing landscape where quality service, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance are becoming as significant as financial compensation. Have you noticed this shift in the legal sector? And do you think this trend will continue in the coming years? #LawFirms #CareerGrowth

Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Beck Redden LLP is now ranked #2 in the 2025 Best Midsize Law Firms in #Texas by Vault! This esteemed ranking, derived from Vault's Annual Associate Survey, showcases the most prestigious #midsizelawfirms across the nation. We're honored to be recognized for our dedication and excellence in the #legalfield. Thank you to our talented team and clients for your continued support! 🌟 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZV5NgpE #VaultLaw #TopLawFirms #LegalRecruiting #LegalExcellence