Krista Hart, SHRM-CP, has a diverse work experience that spans over a decade. Their most recent position was as a Firm Administrator at Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP, where they played a crucial role in optimizing operational processes, fostering a positive work culture, and supporting the delivery of exceptional legal services. Prior to this, they held the position of Human Resources Manager at the same firm. Before joining Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP, Krista worked as a Senior Staffing Supervisor and Recruiter at Kelly Services, where they effectively managed the recruitment process and maintained a strong candidate pipeline. Additionally, they have held various freelance writer roles at A. Brooks Construction, Inc.- Kanga Roof PA and BBG&G Advertising. Krista also has experience in the healthcare industry, having completed an internship at Novartis and Health Quest, where they provided valuable administrative support and gained practical knowledge in HR administration, payroll management, learning and development, and project coordination. Krista is an active member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, where they served as President from 2022 to 2024.
Krista Hart, SHRM-CP, obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management & Marketing from SUNY New Paltz in 2012. In 2016, they completed a Professional Human Resource Management Course at Villanova University. Additionally, in 2010-2011, they studied Business Marketing at the University of Technology Sydney. Krista holds additional certifications including Mental Health First Aid USA, obtained in September 2021, and the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification, obtained in July 2017.
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Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) mission is to improve the quality of management in law firms and other legal services organizations; promote and enhance the competence and professionalism of legal administrators and all members of the management team. The association's members are law office administrators who manage such areas as finance, human resources, systems and technology, facilities, marketing and practice development. The Philadelphia Chapter of the ALA consists of 200 members throughout the greater Delaware Valley area and is comprised of legal administrators from private law firms, corporate and university legal departments, and other businesses engaged in the practice of law. Philadelphia ALA members have instant access to other members through our chapter listserv. Our listserv is a favorite resource of members as it provides an immediate opportunity to post a question, ask advice, and see what other firms are doing. The Chapter offers educational opportunities for our members . Educational planning is focused on a variety of law firm management issues and hot topics, and is structured to cover the essential competencies needed by all law firm administrators. The right products and services are key to successful legal administration. The Chapter promotes positive relationships with our business partners. Business Partner participation provides members with the opportunity to learn about the products and services that can help them accomplish their goals. The Chapter offers numerous opportunities to network with other members. To accommodate all schedules, the chapter offers events in the day and evening. All of our events provide opportunities to mix and mingle with your peers and make worthwhile connections. Interest in joining? To become a member of the Philadelphia Chapter, one must be a member with the International ALA: www.alanet.org. For more information on our chapter: www.phila-ala.org/.