Hollie's legal interests are in immigration and she clerked for an immigration law firm post law school. Hollie earned her J.D. in 2005 from Valparaiso University School of Law. She was a three year member and vice president of the Student Bar Association where she represented the student body and planned the school's various academic and social events. While in law school, Hollie had the honor of interning with Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Chicago. Additionally, while in law school Hollie was a two year member of Jessup Moot Court. While at Wayne State, she was a member of the debate team.