The Results Are In: Hanson Bridgett Among 2026 Best Places to Work Across California

August 27, 2026 (San Francisco, CA) — Hanson Bridgett LLP has once again been recognized among the Best Places to Work across California, earning 2026 honors in several California Business Journals.

The firm received recognition from the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal in the Bay Area, the Sacramento Business Journal, and the Los Angeles Business Journal.

While the awards span three distinct markets, the story behind them was remarkably consistent: employees across California pointed to the firm’s people and culture as defining strengths. Feedback highlighted a collaborative and respectful workplace, supportive colleagues, inclusion, flexibility, a strong sense of belonging, and pride in the firm.

Those themes were consistent across all three campaigns and reinforce workplace culture as one of Hanson Bridgett’s most important competitive advantages.

“What stands out most is the consistency of what our people are telling us across markets,” said Erika Hattenhauer, Internal Brand Engagement Director at Hanson Bridgett. “Whether they work in the Bay Area, Sacramento, or Los Angeles, employees point to the same things: collaboration, respect, flexibility, supportive colleagues, and a genuine sense of belonging. These recognitions are especially meaningful because they reflect the experience our people have with the firm and the culture they want us to continue strengthening as we grow.”

The results, alongside the firm’s recent B Corp recertification, provide the firm with valuable perspective on where to keep investing. Employees expressed interest in continued progress around communication, career development, onboarding, and opportunities to connect across offices — while preserving the flexibility and collaborative culture Hanson Bridgett is known for.

For Hanson Bridgett, repeated Best Places to Work recognition is more than an accolade. The consistency of employee feedback across California underscores a workplace experience that transcends individual offices: one built around people, trust, flexibility, collaboration, and meaningful work.