Katzenbach Partners LLC

Insiders tell us that the "ideas and opinions of people at all levels are valued" in the "open," "friendly," "unbelievably supportive" and "entrepreneurial" culture at Katzenbach. "We care about each other, personally and professionally," claims one source, and another adds that his fellow staffers "are not just colleagues, but also friends." In this "encouraging" environment, a partner shares, "if you have an idea and can make a case for it, people will support you." In fact, there is "an expectation that all firm members, regardless of tenure or type of position, participate in different ways in contributing to the firm and creating value for our clients." It helps that "no one has offices, which makes it very easy to talk to senior people." And "no one has titles on their business cards to avoid a hierarchical feeling." "It is just as important to create trusting relationships as to deliver great solutions," insists a senior associate. "I can't imagine a more inviting place to spend my day," asserts this principal, who feels the "firm culture is the single most outstanding attribute of this firm."