Perkins Coie Recognized by the Austin Business Journal as a 2022 Best Place to Work

AUSTIN (June 30, 2022)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as the only law firm on the Austin Business Journal's 2022 Best Places to Work list.

Since joining the Austin market in 2020, Perkins Coie's team in the Texas capital has rapidly grown to a diverse group of 21 lawyers and 23 business professionals, precipitating the firm's recent move into a new office space in the heart of Austin's downtown business district.

"We are honored to be recognized as a leading employer by the Austin Business Journal as we continue to expand our presence and client capabilities," said Andy Smetana, office managing partner of Perkins Coie's Austin office. "Our Austin attorneys offer full-service capabilities for startups, the investors that support them, established tech companies, and global brands. They are backed by Perkins Coie's international platform and long experience in key technology hubs such as Seattle and Silicon Valley."

The Austin Business Journal's Best Places to Work list recognizes 70 companies that go above and beyond to develop and reward employees. Winners are determined by an anonymous survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, which gauges employee satisfaction in six key areas, including trust in leadership and communication.

Perkins Coie has long been recognized for excellence in the legal industry and for its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture. The firm was ranked as the #1 U.S. employer among the 2021 "Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services" by Great Place to Work® and has been named an Inclusion Blueprint Champion by Diversity Lab. Perkins Coie has been recognized multiple times by Fortune, including being selected for the "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list for the 20th consecutive year, and the 2021 "Best Workplaces for Women" list. The firm has also earned the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's top rating of 100% in the Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, for 14 straight years.