Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell Named Number Two Best Place to Work in Denver in 2009

DENVER: Based on an annual survey of employees in Denver companies, the Denver Business Journal named the national civil litigation firm of Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell the number two Best Place to Work in Denver in the large company category. WTO is the highest-rated law firm in all categories (small, medium, and large).

Firm chairman Mike O'Donnell explains the firm's recognition this way. "Our number one priority is taking excellent care of our clients. Making sure the firm's employees are happy is the way to achieve that."

Managing partner Hugh Gottschalk says, "Starting at the top with firm management, everyone in the firm works hard to sustain one of the firm's core values: 'to maintain a firm culture based on the principles of collegiality, tolerance, and respect.'"

The firm's employees cited the friendly and supportive atmosphere, the feelings of being valued and appreciated, and the generous benefits among the reasons for their job satisfaction.