Benesch is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace® in Northeast Ohio by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer for the 14th year, ranking #2 among large employers. This honor reflects Benesch’s unwavering commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture where employees can grow, collaborate and thrive.
This recognition marks another milestone for the firm’s Cleveland headquarters, where Benesch was founded and has grown into one of the nation’s leading law firms. While the firm has expanded nationally, it has never lost sight of the culture that drives its success. By fostering an environment where employees feel encouraged, inspired and valued, Benesch has created a culture that serves as a true market differentiator, helping the firm attract, retain and develop top talent while earning a reputation as a leader in workplace excellence.
The Top Workplaces awards celebrate the region’s leading employers and are based entirely on confidential feedback from employees. Survey responses are collected by Energage, an independent workplace research firm, and assess key drivers of workplace satisfaction, including whether employees feel respected and supported, enabled to grow and empowered to execute.
“We are honored to receive this recognition for the 14th year,” said Benesch Chief Human Resources Officer Liz Gillmore. “Our culture is shaped every day by the talented people who choose to build their careers here. Being named a Top Workplace reflects the trust, collaboration and sense of belonging that define the Benesch experience and inspire us to keep raising the bar.”
Benesch has proudly called Cleveland home since 1938. As the firm’s oldest and largest office, Cleveland has fueled the growth and expansion of Benesch’s footprint across the country, including into the Chicago, New York and San Francisco markets. Today, Benesch has nearly 500 attorneys firmwide, including more than 185 attorneys in Cleveland. Benesch has also been recognized as the largest law firm in Northeast Ohio by Crain’s.
With an industry-leading lateral retention rate, Benesch has been consistently recognized for its outstanding workplace culture. The firm has also been named a regional Top Workplace in New York, San Francisco, Columbus and Chicago; recognized as one of the 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America by The Wall Street Journal; and included among the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report.
View the full list of 2026 Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio.