Listed as top firm for Selectivity, Transparency and Career Outlook
Vault has named Susman Godfrey the #1 Litigation Boutique in the nation for the 14th consecutive year. The firm, which Vault calls a “litigation powerhouse,” has earned this honor every year since the survey’s inception.
TOP OF THE CHARTS
Susman Godfrey scored top recognitions in key areas:
- #1 US Litigation Boutique. The firm has been ranked #1 every year since the inception of the rankings.
- Regional Leaders. Both the firm’s Houston and New York offices are ranked among the Best Regional Mid-Size Law Firms. This is Houston’s fifth year in a row with the recognition and New York’s third year in a row.
- National Leaders. The firm is ranked #28 in Vault’s Law 100 – a list of the top 100 firms in the country – up from #40 in 2024.
- Transparency. For 2025, the firm is ranked as the Best Midsize Law Firm for Career Outlook, Selectivity, and Transparency. This is the third year in a row the firm has been named #1 in Transparency. Says one Associate, “The firm has unprecedented transparency. Associates vote on all hires and new matters. Associates also receive detailed reports regarding the firm’s finances on a regular basis.” And another “The transparency is second to none. Associates are involved in most of the important decision making.”
- Top Five. In addition, SG ranks in the top 5 nationally for Compensation, Quality of Work Satisfaction, and Overall Ranking.
“Incredibly collegial and supportive environment. Amazing support from fellow associates. Partners—even partners who aren’t on my cases—frequently offer advice on how to handle difficult situations. Everyone is very committed to the firm and each other.”
Associate quote from Vault 2025 Survey
Vault also includes information on specific law firm areas.
- Of Partner/Associate relations, one Associate says, “Partners really value associates, and frequently brag about the work associates do on firmwide emails. The transparency is second to none. Associates are involved in most of the important decision making.”
- Of Quality of work, another Associate says, “I could not be happier with the type of work associates are given, associates have substantive opportunities from day one.”
- And of career outlook one says, “Partnership is realistic for any associate who wants to make partner.”
To read Vault’s full review as well as Q&A firm several SG partners click here.
