Seasoned Law Firm Leader Kimberly Nega Joins Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. as the Firm’s First Chief Administrative Officer

Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. is excited to announce that experienced law firm leader Kimberly Nega has joined the firm as its first chief administrative officer (CAO). In this new role, Nega will leverage both her extensive knowledge of law firm operations and her innate ability to bring out the best in the people and processes to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm’s day-to-day functions and align individual and team efforts with strategic organizational goals.

Michelle Schadler, Chuhak & Tecson’s chief operating officer, says that Nega brings with her the kind of leadership approach that fits perfectly into the firm’s #OneFirm philosophy.

“Kim is a natural consensus builder who knows how to break down silos, raise people up and drive positive change in a way that gets enthusiastic buy-in from all constituencies,” Schadler says. “She has been immersed in law firm culture her entire career, so she understands what makes a firm tick and knows what it takes to get a large, diverse group of legal professionals all pulling in the same direction. I think Kim’s efforts here will help drive our business strategy efforts to transform our support structure.”

Those efforts will involve an expansive portfolio of responsibilities that extend across a broad spectrum of Chuhak & Tecson’s personnel and processes. Nega’s multifaceted role includes managing many high-level human resources functions such as employee benefits and relations, systems, compliance and non-attorney performance, as well as overseeing other support services including recruiting, facilities, office services and secretarial services.

Nega says that her enthusiasm about the opportunity to join Chuhak & Tecson reflects her appreciation of how the firm values and treats its people and its commitment to helping them grow and thrive.

“Effective law firm leadership isn’t a top-down proposition. It comes from recognizing the value of what each person brings to the table and how important it is that they feel heard, supported and respected,” she says. “When that is the case, as it is here, it gives people a sense of personal investment in the firm’s success and makes process improvement that much more impactful.”

Prior to joining Chuhak & Tecson, Kim served as chief human resources officer and legal support & professional personnel manager at two other major Chicago law firms. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from DePaul University and holds a Professional Certification and Strategic Professional Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.