Naman Howell Earns Prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
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Waco, Texas - 04.09.26 | Naman Howell Earns Prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award.
The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate, with only 924 selected to receive the final award. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA TODAY showcased the winners online and at the National Awards Summit in Las Vegas.
The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
Over 130 Naman Howell employees completed the online survey assessing nearly three-dozen core values rooted in the firm’s cultural beliefs of value, excellence, efficiency, and reputation. Employees were able to give feedback on multiple areas including:
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Financial compensation
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Work-life balance
- Job satisfaction
The employees provided over 250 personal comments and multiple high rankings, indicating their acknowledgement and appreciation of Naman Howell’s dedication to creating a people-first culture that recognizes and rewards personal contributions.
“Winning the USA Today Top Workplaces Award for the second consecutive year is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our people,” said Bethany Evans, Director of Human Resources. “At Naman Howell, we are committed to investing in our team—through innovative technology, comprehensive benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture that empowers everyone to grow, lead, and shape their legal careers and the future of Texas law.”
Participant feedback not only underscores the firm’s commitment to a culture shaped by employee engagement but also serves as a guide for the development and evaluation of current and future benefits, recruiting strategies, and human resources initiatives.
"Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition card. It’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market."
About Naman Howell
Since 1917, Naman Howell Smith & Lee has provided individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results. For more information about Naman Howell, please visit namanhowell.com.
For more information about Naman Howell career opportunities and work culture, please visit the CAREERS PAGE.
About Energage
“Making the world a better place to work together. ™
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition
