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.
Business NH Magazine named 27 businesses as the 2025 Best Companies to Work For in NH and inducted seven companies into the competition's Hall of Fame.
For 27 years, Business NH Magazine has recognized businesses that go out of their way to create engaging workplaces and understand that fulfilled employees are more productive.
A recent report from Gallup found employee engagement globally dropped in 2024—only the second time in the past 12 years. Engagement among managers took a big hit as they face new daunting challenges.
When your managers aren’t happy, your workforce isn’t too far behind. Finding ways to engage employees and developing cultures that meet these new challenges is imperative. Who better to turn to for answers than those with employees reporting high engagement? The September issue of Business NH Magazine celebrates delves into and celebrates the practices of this year’s Best Companies to Work For in New Hampshire,” says Executive Editor Matt Mowry.
Learn more: www.BusinessNHmagazine.com
