Ropes & Gray Named Top Firm in the U.S. for Diversity and Associate Training in the 2018 Vault Guide

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Jun 27, 2017, 17:08 ET

NEW YORK, June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest Vault survey of associates, released on June 27, Ropes & Gray once again received top rankings both for diversity and quality of life. For the second year in a row, the influential directory ranked Ropes & Gray number one among U.S. law firms for overall diversity, and for the seventh year in a row, the firm was ranked number one for formal training.

The firm also maintained its number one diversity rankings for LGBT and individuals with disabilities, and ranked in the top five in a number of other categories related to firm culture and the professional development of its attorneys.

1 for overall diversity
1 for LGBT
1 for individuals with disabilities
1 for formal training
2 for firm culture
2 for pro bono
4 for women
4 for satisfaction
5 for informal training
5 for best law firm to work for

The high rankings are reflective of Ropes & Gray's longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as to the professional development of its attorneys (the firm offers associates more than 1,000 training programs aimed at enriching practical legal skills and knowledge of substantive law). The rankings also highlight the firm's culture of collegiality, mutual respect, professional excellence and dedication to public service.

Feedback from associates included many positive reviews of the firm's professional development opportunities. "It's hard to imagine a firm with a better combination of formal and informal training," one associate told Vault. "The firm is among the best in the business in a number of practice areas, which keeps the work challenging and engaging," said another associate. "There are many opportunities for associates to contribute meaningfully, and formal and informal training are top notch."

This year, Ropes & Gray's ranking for pro bono moved up to the number two spot, underscoring the firm's tradition of providing high-impact pro bono opportunities to its attorneys. In 2016, Ropes & Gray professionals worldwide donated more than 134,000 hours to pro bono efforts. In the Vault survey, many associates noted Ropes & Gray's outstanding commitment to pro bono service, and the way in which the firm proactively encourages associate participation.

"We're proud that our associates have once again ranked the firm as a supportive and inclusive workplace committed to providing a wealth of opportunities for training and professional growth," said Ropes & Gray chair Brad Malt. "At Ropes & Gray, we are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing diverse talent, and providing our attorneys with the mentoring and professional development they need to succeed in a global marketplace and deliver outstanding results for our clients."

The Vault rankings are based on a survey of more than 18,000 associates in the United States. In addition to the rankings, the Vault Guide includes a profile of the firm, available here.

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