Merchant & Gould, an intellectual property law firm, today announced it has been named in Minnesota Business magazine’s first-annual “Best 100 Companies to Work For 2012” list. The firm is recognized within the Large Companies category.

“It is truly an honor to recognize leaders in the Minnesota business landscape who strive to raise the bar in employee satisfaction,” stated Kate-Madonna Hindes, editor-in-chief of Minnesota Business.

Winning companies were recognized for setting the standards for leadership, benefits, work environment, innovative training programs, happiest employees and more. The winners were announced on June 4, 2012 at a dinner at The Depot Minneapolis Renaissance Hotel.