Incredible firm, top-notch lawyers and just some plain ol' good people - Attorney, 2nd-Year Holland & Knight Employee Review

5.0
Dec 13, 2013
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Pros

Everyone there, from first year associates to senior partners, cared about their work and about your success. Great opportunities for new lawyers, despite being a big firm. Devotes significant time/resources to pro bono work. State-of-the-art resources and support. Attorneys are extremely involved in the community and well-respected.

Cons

The billable hour. Need I say more? (But that's not an H&K specific thing -- that's a big law thing.) And, seeing your senior partner write-off half of your hours at the end of the month!

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Great management & team dynamic. Room for growth

Cons

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1.0
Jul 17, 2026
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Pros

Gained valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced work environment.

Cons

Leadership from the top of several departments created an unnecessarily cutthroat work environment. Many management decisions appeared to prioritize short-term objectives over employee retention and morale. One of the most concerning patterns I observed was that several employees with 20+ years of service were terminated around the time of their annual performance reviews. Whether intentional or not, it created a perception that long-term loyalty and experience were not valued. In addition, many of the support departments operated in a way that fostered hostility rather than collaboration. Communication was often poor, accountability was inconsistent, and the overall culture became increasingly toxic. If you're considering working here, be aware that your experience may depend heavily on your department and leadership, as the organizational culture can be challenging.

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