Holland & Knight Employee Reviews for Associate

"OK firm if you have no options, and want to work at a large firm."

What do you like about working at Holland & Knight?

"I like that the firm is not too busy so I can have a personal life sometimes. Some people are nice (there are jerks everywhere). But H&K does have a lot of jerks especially in the Boston office."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Review the website - speak about pro bono work and community service. You won't get the respect you deserve for doing such work, but the firm will surely market itself as one that cares about the community."

What don't you like about working at Holland & Knight?

"The pay is really bad and partners hoard work. They hold onto work that associates should do - and the firm can't attract big Fortune 500 clients. Management spent lots of money on marketing and we ended up changing the look of the firm to its original blue look. That was a disaster. Also, there are a lot of partners who sexually harass younger associates and management does not do anything about it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"When an attorney does something like break the law, then let them go. H&K Boston office has a lot of affairs going on - and it is uncomfortable of a work environment. The mentoring is lacking, too. But there are some good people out there."