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Lightfoot Ranks Among Top Midsize Firms in 2025 Vault Associate Rankings

July 10, 2024

Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC has again received leading rankings from Vault in its recently unveiled 2025 Vault Law Rankings, an annual survey of law firm associates. Notably, the firm secured No. 15 in the “Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For” category in this year’s evaluation. The recognition reflects our commitment to diversity, pro bono work, transparency, wellness and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Lightfoot was also recognized in the following categories: 

• Litigation Specialty 
• Technology & Innovation – Midsize (improved ranking from 2024) 
• Formal Training – Midsize 
• Compensation – Midsize (improved ranking from 2024)
• Informal Training, Mentoring & Sponsorship – Midsize (improved ranking from 2024) 
• Transparency – Midsize (improved ranking from 2024)
• Firm Culture – Midsize (improved ranking from 2024) 

“We are delighted to be honored by Vault for our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, promoting diversity and delivering exceptional legal service,” said managing partner Melody H. Eagan. “At Lightfoot, we prioritize creating and maintaining an environment where associates will find the mentoring, training and support they need to have long, fulfilling careers at our firm. It is gratifying to see this recognized.” 

All of Vault’s rankings are derived from its annual Law Firm Associate Survey, in which associates rate and comment on various aspects of their work life.