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Chicago Tribune Names Much Shelist a Top Workplace for Sixth Consecutive Year

Positive Employee Feedback on Workplace Culture Lands Firm on Prestigious Annual List

11.10.2017

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Chicago Tribune Names Much Shelist a Top Workplace for Sixth Consecutive Year

Much Shelist has been named one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth consecutive year. This award recognizes the most dynamic and supportive local employers based on results of an employee survey that measures several aspects of an organization. Much Shelist was one of only two law firms to make the 2017 list. According to employee feedback, the firm’s strengths include a work environment that fosters inter-departmental cooperation and overall support of and alignment on strategic direction.

The Top Workplaces list recognizes local companies of all sizes based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including alignment, execution and connection.

“Much Shelist’s biggest asset is its culture, which we maintain and foster with a great sense of pride,” said Mitchell S. Roth, Managing Partner. “A big part of that culture includes surrounding ourselves with colleagues who are passionate about making the firm, the community and the world a better place, celebrating diverse ideas and working for clients who share in our ideology. More than 45 years after our founding, the entire team—from principals to paralegals—continues to ensure that Much Shelist remains an inspiring and motivating workplace.”

The following were anecdotes collected from Much Shelist attorneys and staff during this year’s survey process:

What impresses you most about the values and ethics of Much Shelist?

  • “People take pride in their work and pride in being part of Much Shelist.” (employee)
  • “The emphasis on a positive culture; namely, the expectation that one will be treated with respect and the expectation that one should treat others with respect” (attorney)
  • “The respect that I receive from attorneys and colleagues and the ability to be involved in numerous projects” (paralegal)

What do you like about the direction Much Shelist is going?

  • “I appreciate the managing partners for informing all staff of strategic planning and next steps the firm plans to take.” (employee)
  • “I'm pleased that the culture of Much Shelist is taken into account in decisions going forward. It's a source of great pride, and I'm not aware of any other law firm with something comparable.” (attorney)

“With a broad client base touching so many different industries and countless opportunities to develop new skills, my work is fulfilling and engaging, and changes almost every day,” said Diane Rosemeyer, a paralegal in the firm’s Corporate & Finance group. “I am able to apply myself in so many areas and learn new concepts continuously. How often do you get to say that about your workplace? Much Shelist is simply a great place to work and to grow.”

Learn more about the Top Workplaces rankings.

Read about the firm's 2016 recognition.