Jones Day again named a top firm for associate satisfaction
Jones Day has once again been recognized among the nation's leading law firms for associate satisfaction in the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 report, an independent survey of law firm associate experience in the United States. Ranked in all seven Overall categories, the Firm ranked Band 1 ("Best of the Best") in five categories and Band 2 (Leaders) in the remaining two categories as follows:
Band 1 (Best of the Best)
- Best at Helping Associates in Their Career
- Best Access to Training
- Best at Mentoring Associates
- Best Opportunity to Grow Within Their Firm
- Partners Invested in Individual Associates' Success
Band 2 (Leaders)
- Highest Number of Extremely Satisfied Associates
- Best Paid Associates
BTI also separately ranked firms in the same categories based on just the women associates surveyed and again Jones Day ranked Band 1 or 2 in every category.
"This recognition means a great deal to us because it comes straight from our associates," said Sharyl Reisman, the partner who leads recruiting at Jones Day. "At Jones Day, mentoring isn't a box to check, and training isn't a module to complete. Our partners genuinely care about helping associates find their path and thrive. That personal investment is something you feel when you walk through our doors, and it shows in these results. Our commitment to meaningful mentoring, best-in-class training, and genuine career development is not a program — it is who we are."
The BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers report is based on an extensive independent survey of associates at law firms across the country, evaluating key drivers of job satisfaction including career development, training, mentoring, compensation, growth opportunities, and partner investment in associate success.