[ Balance ]

"Laid back, but very professional"

That's how attorney Catherine Crane describes Holland & Hart. But don't let the "laid-back" label fool you. The bustling Rocky Mountain region boasts an economy with the highest predicted percentage of growth nationally for the foreseeable future. And, according to the American Lawyer, Holland and Hart is tops among law firms in this region on their list of most profitable law firms in the country.

The demands of practicing today's law can make it difficult to maintain a healthy balance between success at work and satisfaction at home. True for anyone, it is most obvious when a family is involved. Holland & Hart has created work and benefits specifically designed to help people attend to their personal needs in ways that allow them to have a life and give 100% when they're on the job. Marcy Glenn serves as a perfect example:

"I've worked on a reduced-time basis since 1986, when my twins were born and I was a third-year Litigation Department associate. With the consistent support and flexibility of the firm, I have adjusted my schedule as necessary to meet both my family's and our clients' needs. I became a partner as of January 1, 1993, and on the same day became the Chair of the firm's Ethics and Conflicts Committee, a position that I continue to hold. I'm grateful to my colleagues for allowing me to combine a fulfilling career in appellate litigation and legal ethics with the freedom to be there for my children during these precious years."

Cori Peterson, an associate in Denver, also appreciates the value the firm places on balance:

"I chose to come to Holland & Hart because it strikes that rare balance in the legal profession between doing superior legal work and fostering an atmosphere in which attorneys can pursue a fulfilling civic and personal life.  On one hand, Holland & Hart has been ranked by myriad business and legal journals as one of the best, and often the best, firm throughout the West.  On the other hand, the firm recognizes that its attorneys are more than just legal experts in their field, and lawyers here have the time and opportunity outside of work to explore their talents, passions, and skills, both legal and extra-legal.  Even better, the firm encourages its attorneys to put those passions and talents to work for the benefit of the communities in which they live - values underscored by the firm's Foundation, which is deeply committed to community service and volunteerism.  That Holland & Hart has struck this balance successfully means that practicing law here is not only sustainable, but also personally rewarding."

One of the benefits designed for balance is particularly popular. The firm owns two "time share" condominiums in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.

Lawyers and staff throughout our fourteen offices contribute exceptional amounts of time to professional organizations, pro bono work, public service and charitable endeavors. We've even created a special Holland & Hart Foundation which serves to organize and stimulate an incredible array of volunteer activities involving every member of our firm's community - lawyers, staff, alumni and more.