“Benesch is truly all in on our team, and our team is all in for each other. We invest in our people so they can invest in one other, and in our clients.”
Jared Oakes, Benesch Chief Culture Officer
A culture defined by people
Ask anyone at Benesch to describe our culture, and you’ll hear words like entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, caring and authentic. We’re driven yet down-to-earth. We hold each other to high standards while supporting one another every step of the way.
Our people describe Benesch as both sophisticated and scrappy; a place where ambition meets approachability. We’re professional without pretense, confident without ego, and we believe that excellence is achieved not just through hard work, but through teamwork, humility and respect.
Leadership that sets the tone
Managing Partner Gregg Eisenberg embodies Benesch’s culture, with hands-on leadership and genuine care for people that sets the tone across the firm. He’s known for remembering everyone’s name, taking time to connect personally, and leading with empathy and vision.
Gregg was named to the Top Most Loved CEOs list by Best Practice Institute in 2024—an honor based entirely on employee feedback related to satisfaction and sentiment, including the level of respect, support and sense of belonging they feel at Benesch.
“Gregg is the culture. He inspires every one of us to give more of ourselves and leads by example in every possible way.”
– Jeff Wild, Firm Administrative Partner
“Gregg has created a culture that’s sustainable and makes this place sticky. People don’t want to leave, and clients keep coming back.”
– Ira Kaplan, Executive Chairman
“Our culture is what makes Benesch truly special. I see it every day in how we care for one another, invest in our colleagues’ growth through mentoring, celebrate our achievements and face challenges as a team. It’s the heart behind our success and the reason I’m proud to be Benesch.”
Gregg Eisenberg, Managing Partner
core values
Our values define us and all we do together.
As part of Benesch’s ongoing strategic plan, the leadership of the firm has established a set of core values. The following principles consistently guide the firm’s lawyers and staff in the successful pursuit of clients’ interests and the advancement of the firm:
Honesty, Trust, Integrity and Ethical Behavior in All Our Actions.
Excellence, Competence and Responsiveness in Serving Our Clients.
Innovative and Collaborative Solutions for Our Clients.
Mutual Respect, Candor, Teamwork and Civility in Our Interactions.
Meaningful Contributions to the Communities in Which We Live and Work.
Accountability and Meaningful Contributions to the Ongoing Success of the Firm.
First in Service
We believe great service is intentional. That’s why Benesch has built a culture where responsiveness, collaboration and accountability are embedded in everything we do. When clients choose Benesch, they gain a team that anticipates needs, adapts quickly and consistently goes beyond expectations.
Our service mindset is inseparable from our culture. At Benesch, how we treat each other defines how we serve our clients. It’s a culture built on respect, authenticity and connection—one that empowers people to bring their best every day.
Service that Extends Beyond Clients
Our First in Service commitment extends internally as well. We recognize that excellence for our clients begins with teamwork and respect within our walls. Every colleague contributes to the client experience, whether by supporting a deal team, enhancing a process or collaborating across practices.
To celebrate those who go above and beyond, Benesch honors individuals and teams who embody our service values through the Service Star Award, recognizing those who exemplify dedication, empathy and professionalism in support of our clients and one another.
“Service is core to everything we do for our external clients and for our colleagues, our internal clients. It’s our attentiveness. It’s our positive attitude. It’s our ability to anticipate needs and deliver something meaningful before being asked.”
Erik Connolly, First in Service Committee Chair & Litigation Managing Chair
“A lot of firms say they have a distinctive culture. Ours truly is. It’s shared by everyone, from partners to staff, and reflected in how we work, how we collaborate and how we care for one another.”
– George Aronoff, Senior Partner
Inclusion & Opportunity
At Benesch, our commitment to inclusion is integral to our firm’s culture and success. It is also woven into the fabric of our history.
How Clients Experience Our Culture
Our culture extends beyond our walls. Clients describe Benesch as “professional, caring and proactive,” “remarkably seamless” and “conscious of our needs and budget.” They consistently cite our responsiveness, honesty and collaboration as reasons they choose, and stay with, Benesch. Our BeneschEDGE Client Experience (CX) program reflects our firm’s commitment to delivering a leading-edge, excellent experience that earns trust and loyalty.
The Benesch Difference
Benesch offers the opportunity to practice law at the highest levels, work with exceptional colleagues and serve world-class clients, all within an environment built on respect, flexibility and connection. We are one firm, united by shared purpose and guided by a simple principle:
In the practice of law, the one thing we can control is how we choose to treat each other.
That’s what makes Benesch not only one of the fastest-growing firms in the country, but one of the most loved.
Our commitment to pro bono service
At Benesch, we embrace our responsibility to advocate for equal access to justice and to be good stewards in our communities by helping those who need it most. We believe that everyone deserves fair, effective representation regardless of their means or circumstances, and are committed to giving a voice to the voiceless.