Holland & Knight LLP

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S VERDICT:

Holland & Knight carefully curates its attorney roster through targeted, lean, and locally oriented recruiting and hiring. The firm is a very big fish in many smaller ponds; therefore, getting in the door can be challenging because of stiff competition. Notably, the firm cares as much, if not more, about a candidate’s personality and unique experiences than other criteria. This selectivity contributes greatly to the firm’s welcoming, collaborative culture: Holland & Knight attorneys genuinely like and enjoy working with each other, and the firm is considered to be family friendly. At 2,000 hours, the billable requirement is higher than many associates prefer, and a full bonus is tied to hitting that number. Despite the requirement, associates are quite satisfied with the firm’s compensation, which varies by geographic location but largely tracks the market, and a partial bonus is paid to associates with hours close to target. Training is mostly on the job, and formal training is somewhat lacking, but mentorship is a priority, and senior attorneys step up in this regard. The firm takes great pride in its pro bono work; while associates wish that more than 100 pro bono hours counted toward the billable requirement, approval for higher hours is typically granted. Holland & Knight is committed to its diversity initiatives, and associates receive billable credit for up to 25 DEI-related hours. Technology is comparable to that of its BigLaw peers and sufficient to support remote work. Wellness initiatives are offered, but associates say the biggest contributor to well-being is the firm’s overall culture of respect for personal time. Equity partnership, non-equity partnership, senior counsel, and counsel are all long-term options, and the firm’s professional development team helps attorneys seek out top-notch exit opportunities.