The Nation’s No. 18 Best Large Consulting Firm Is Freese and Nichols

Freese and Nichols is ranked No. 18 among Fortune magazine’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services, marking our third consecutive year on the list and rising two places. Our firm is one of three architecture/engineering/construction firms to appear among the top 25 large companies.

The Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services list recognizes outstanding organizations for cultivating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

The list is developed using the Great Places to Work Trust Index Survey, which measures employees’ feedback about their workplace environments. The survey analyzed 1.3 million responses from companies in the United States. An overwhelming 95% of Freese and Nichols employees surveyed acknowledged our firm is a great place to work.

Our firm’s consistent presence on the Great Place to Work lists highlights our exceptional culture, dedication to employees and commitment to maintaining a supportive and engaging work environment. In 2024 and 2025, Freese and Nichols was No. 20 in the large category, and previously ranked No. 25 (2022), No. 4 (2021) and No. 5 (2020) in the small and medium category.

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