20 Under 40 | Jake Holly

Written and compiled by LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by JOHN BURN

Associate Attorney | Foulston Siefkin LLP

Jake is a trusted advisor in transactional law, specializing in commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He also represents clients in complex litigation, providing practical, strategic guidance to help them achieve their goals.

Jake serves on the Topeka Bar Association Board of Directors, is a past president of the Young Lawyers Association and actively mentors law students at Washburn. His leadership earned him recognition as the Young Lawyer of the Year in 2022, and a spot on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for two consecutive years. He’s also a Leadership Greater Topeka graduate, a volunteer for initiatives like Home Works USA and a champion for pro bono efforts such as expungement clinics.

What has shaped the way you view your community?
First, growing up here. Seeing all the positive progress Topeka has made has definitely shaped my perspective and given me a sense of pride. Second, as a new father, my daughter has really shaped what I value in the community. I sincerely believe Topeka is a great place to raise a family and we need to continue growing great family-friendly resources, events and activities.

What’s your guilty-pleasure movie?
“Joe Dirt.” It gets me every time. Great life lessons and dumb humor. I’ve got a Joe Dirt plaque hanging in the entryway of our home. I even did the fireworks stand monologue for my acting class in high school. If you can quote “Joe Dirt,” you’re all right by me.

If you could instantly master a new skill, what would it be?
Singing. It has such good utility: you can entertain friends, serenade your special someone or blow away the crowd at karaoke night. Unfortunately for me, I can’t sing unless it’s in the shower when no one is within earshot.

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