Hanson Bridgett Earns National No. 2 Rankings in Vault’s 2026-2027 Associate “Quality of Life” Survey

Hanson Bridgett is pleased to announce the firm has again been recognized by Vault  as one of the best law firms to work for nationwide, earning No. 2 rankings across all major Inclusion categories in the 2026-2027 Vault Law Firm Associate Survey.

Based on associate feedback collected as part of Vault’s annual Quality of Life survey, Hanson Bridgett ranked No. 2 nationally in each of the following categories:

Best Law Firms for Women
Best Law Firms for People of Color
Best Law Firms for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Best Law Firms for Individuals with Disabilities
Overall Inclusion

The results reflect associates’ perceptions of the firm’s culture, leadership, opportunities for advancement, and commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

In addition to its top-tier inclusion rankings, Hanson Bridgett was named among Vault’s “Best Law Firms to Work For,” placing No. 25 overall nationally out of more than 100 eligible firms. The firm also received strong marks across multiple Quality of Life indicators, including firm culture, associate‑partner relations, transparency, and commitment to pro bono service.

Vault’s Law Firm Associate Survey evaluates firms based on associate ratings across a wide range of criteria, including satisfaction, culture, training, wellness, diversity and inclusion, career outlook, and work-life balance. Rankings are determined by a weighted composite of these factors and are published annually.

Hanson Bridgett’s continued performance in the 2026-2027 rankings underscores the firm’s long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where attorneys can build meaningful, sustainable careers while delivering high‑quality legal service to clients across California and beyond.