Devra Hake

OVERVIEW

Devra counsels large and small businesses to resolve employment matters and proactively counsels employers to minimize future liability.

Businesses facing labor and employment matters look to Devra for advice and counseling on matters involving the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. She has experience at trial and in arbitration resolving labor and employment matters as well as commercial litigation disputes.

Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Devra worked at a mid-size firm in northwest Indiana. She also clerked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. During law school, she interned with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board.

EXPERIENCE

Experience

Accommodations, Disabilities, Leaves

Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Litigation

Employment Litigation and Class Actions

HR Counseling, Compliance, and Risk Management

Employment Policies, Handbooks, and Manuals
Executive Compensation and Employment Contracts
Hiring, Discipline, Performance Evaluations, and Terminations
Non-Competes, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
Pay Practices and Independent Contractors
Workplace Privacy and Data Security
Severance Agreements
Investigations

Labor Management Relations

Commercial Litigation

PRACTICES

Practices

Labor and Employment

Commercial Litigation

NEWS AND INSIGHTS

News

Devra Hake Quoted in HR Daily Advisor on the Effects of New Rule Allowing Overtime Exemption for More Workers Paid on Commission, 05/19/2020

Publications

"New Proposed Rules from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Regarding Equal Pay, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Retaliation, Notice-Giving, and More," Employers' Lawyers Blog, October 2, 2020

"Colorado DOL Issues Proposed Rules Clarifying Several New Employee Rights," Holland & Hart News Update, 10/02/2020

"New Department of Labor Proposed Rule Makes It Easier to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act," Holland & Hart News Update, Co-Author, 09/23/2020

Speaking Engagements

"Liability Concerns | COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?," Holland & Hart Webinar, November 10, 2020

"Employment Law Webinar Series - Part 1: Colorado Legislative Update," 09/17/2020

"Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards ("COMPS") Order," Holland & Hart Colorado Employment Law Webinar, 09/17/2020

"Paid Medical and Family Leave Ballot Measure," Holland & Hart Colorado Employment Law Webinar, 09/17/2020

"Survive & Thrive Webinar Series: Ramping Up Your Re-Hiring," Catapult Innovation Labs, May 11, 2020

EDUCATION AND ADMISSIONS

Education

University of Chicago Law School
J.D., 2017

With Honors
Labor and Employment Law Society, President

Cornell University
B.S., 2014

Bar Admissions

Colorado

Illinois

Indiana

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Professional and Civic Affiliations

Colorado Women's Bar Association, Member
Colorado Bar Association, Member
Denver Bar Association, Member