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Snell & Wilmer’s Portland Office Recognized as One of the “Best Places to Work” by the Portland Business Journal

Sep 03, 2026

PORTLAND – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that its Portland office has been selected as one of the 2026 “Best Places to Work” in Oregon and Southwest Washington by the Portland Business Journal, ranking #7 in the Small Category (10–24 employees). According to the publication, this recognition highlights outstanding employers in the region that are setting trends and redefining the employee experience.

The Best Places to Work rankings are produced in partnership with Quantum Workplaces, which has ranked the nation’s Best Places to Work for more than a decade. Companies are evaluated based on confidential employee surveys that measure success in team dynamics, trust in leadership, communication, and more, with only the top-scoring companies in the region earning the coveted recognition. This is the first time the Portland office has participated in the ranking.

“We are honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Oregon and Southwest Washington by the Portland Business Journal,” said Cliff Davidson, Managing Partner of Snell & Wilmer’s Portland office. “This recognition reflects the strong culture we’ve built in our Portland office — one rooted in collaboration, opportunity, and a shared commitment to excellence. “

Snell & Wilmer’s vibrant and rapidly growing downtown Portland office opened in 2021, and its talented attorneys have decades of experience practicing throughout the Pacific Northwest. The office provides counsel to a diverse roster of business, non-profit, governmental, and individual clients in a broad spectrum of legal disciplines, including commercial litigation, constitutional and First Amendment litigation, election law, real estate, construction, bankruptcy and reorganization, tax, corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. The firm is committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in professional development, competitive benefits, and a collegial environment that encourages collaboration and growth.

About Snell & Wilmer

Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 17 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto and San Diego, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno-Tahoe, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com.

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