22. Sulloway & Hollis • 9 Capitol St., Concord • sulloway.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: My manager is interested in my well being: 100% agree. My firm provides opportunities to socialize and celebrate special events: 100% agree
Executive Committee Chair: Melissa Hanlon
Years in Business: 173
Full-time Employees: 37
Years on List: 1
As the oldest law firm in NH, Sulloway & Hollis blends 173 years of legal excellence with a thoroughly modern, people-first culture.
Firm leadership champions a “collective genius” approach, where ideas from every level are welcomed and acted upon. Monthly or quarterly meetings aren’t simply occasions to absorb information; they are platforms for listening. Whether it’s PTO policies (30 days annually), social events, or staff bonus programs, many of Sulloway’s most impactful initiatives began as employee suggestions.
Work/life balance isn’t a slogan here. Attorneys enjoy 13% fewer required billable hours than industry norms, flexible hours to attend family events, and firm-issued laptops for seamless hybrid work.
Bonuses and recognition are substantial and thoughtful. Sulloway offers special bonuses for extraordinary performance ($4,000 to $20,000), referral incentives up to $10,000, and anniversary awards every five years starting at $125 and growing to $2,500. Fun is woven into the workday, too. That includes trivia contests, mini-golf tournaments in the office, BBQs, and closing the office early every Friday in August.
Professional development is equally prioritized. The firm hosts on-site continuing legal education, supports external legal education with $2,500 annually (up to $10,000 lifetime), and ensures new hires are welcomed through a buddy/mentor system. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not buzzwords at Sulloway; they’re backed by action through participation in the NH 1L Diversity Program, aimed at creating opportunities for first-year law students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Sulloway also pays for 90% of health insurance premiums for employees (and 100% of dental) as well as 75% for family coverage. It’s no surprise that some staff have been with Sulloway for 30, 40, even 50 years.
