Vault Names Williams & Connolly Most Selective Law Firm and Best Firm For White Collar Defense 

September 2021

For the twelfth consecutive year, Vault has recognized Williams & Connolly as the #1 firm in the country for White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations.  Williams & Connolly was also once again named as the “Most Selective Law Firm” in the United States.  In publicizing its results, Vault highlighted survey responses that describe the firm environment where people “love what they do and love the firm” and where partners are “invested in [associate] professional development” and “take an interest in [their] personal growth and well-being.”  In addition, the firm received top rankings in several areas within the following categories.

Best Law Firms to Work For
•    #1 Selectivity 
•    #4 Business Outlook

Best Law Firms by Practice Area
•    #1 White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations
•    #2 Appellate Litigation
•    #7 General Commercial Litigation

Best Law Firms by Region
•    #2 Washington, DC

Best Summer Associate Programs
•    #5 Overall Ranking
•    #5 Social Experiences
•    #6 Career Development
•    #10 Attorney Interactions

To see the full list of Williams & Connolly’s rankings by Vault, click here

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