Robinson+Cole’s People-First Culture Recognized in Vault’s 2027 Rankings
Robinson+Cole has once again been recognized for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to inclusion by Vault in its 2027 Best Law Firms to Work For rankings. The firm was ranked #26 in the overall Best Large Law Firms to Work For category, reflecting continued momentum across many of the survey’s quality-of-life categories. Robinson+Cole achieved multiple top-five inclusion rankings, and fifteen total top rankings, underscoring the firm’s longstanding history of respect, belonging, and meaningful professional development.
Vault’s 2027 Best Law Firms to Work For rankings are based on its Annual Associate Survey, which was open from October 21, 2025, through January 23, 2026. The survey drew participation from more than 20,000 associates across 200+ law firms nationwide, evaluating firms on a wide range of quality-of-life factors, including firm culture, inclusion, wellness, transparency, integration, technology, and career outlook.
Highlights from the firm’s 2027 Vault “Best Law Firms to Work For” rankings include:
#4 – Best Law Firms for Overall Inclusion
#4 – Best Law Firms for Women
#4 – Best Law Firms for People of Color
#5 – Best Law Firms for People with Disabilities
#5 – Best Law Firms for LGBTQ+ Individuals
#6 – Integration of Laterals & Clerks
#6 – Technology & Innovation
#10 – Wellness
“Being recognized by our associates through Vault’s survey is especially meaningful,” said Robinson+Cole Managing Partner J. Michael Wirvin. “These rankings reflect the culture we work hard to sustain—one grounded in respect, inclusion, transparency, and opportunity. We remain committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered, and connected to the firm’s shared success.”
“The firm’s ranking for the Integration of Laterals & Clerks category reflects a consistent focus on effective onboarding and integration,” said Chief Talent Officer Catherine Duke, “It is a vital component of Robinson+Cole’s culture to support new lawyers as they establish their practices and careers at the firm.”
In addition to its 2027 Vault rankings, Robinson+Cole was again named one of the best law firms to work for in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list, highlighting organizations excelling in work-life balance, belonging, and professional development. The firm has also been among the Hartford Business Journal’s “Best Place to Work in Connecticut” for over ten years.
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