Highest-ranked law firm on this year’s list.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Oct. 8, 2026) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is the highest-ranked law firm on Crain’s New York Business’ 2026 Best Places to Work in New York City list, placing No. 6 overall.
The ranking is particularly notable because the list includes employers from across the New York City metropolitan area, including Westchester, Rockland, Nassau and Bergen counties.
The recognition adds to Yankwitt LLP’s growing list of workplace honors in 2026, including being named a Best Place to Work for Women and ranking among the top five Best Companies to Work for in New York and Westchester.
“Being the highest-ranked law firm on Crain’s list is a tribute to our team,” said Russell Yankwitt, founder and managing partner of Yankwitt LLP. “Our culture of mentorship, collaboration and excellence is what lets our team deliver outstanding results for clients facing complex legal challenges. This recognition belongs to the people who made this firm what it is today.”
Crain’s rankings rely largely on employee feedback and evaluate workplace culture, leadership, communication, professional development, engagement and overall employee experience. According to Crain’s, employee engagement among the recognized companies exceeded 90%, underscoring the strength of this year’s list.
“Great workplaces produce great results for clients,” Yankwitt said. “Our people are the reason our clients win.”
About Yankwitt LLP
Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes and bet-the-company litigation. Backed by one of the region’s most experienced litigation teams, the firm has represented clients in hundreds of complex civil and criminal matters. Yankwitt LLP also regularly handles sophisticated disputes for national law firms and frequently serves as trial counsel for local firms.