Thanks to significant changes to the corporate culture and benefits package, Kelley Kronenberg has been named a 2020 finalist in a “Best Places to Work” survey by the South Florida Business Journal.
“We committed to and executed improvements that have made our firm an ideal place for lawyers and their staff,” said Michael Fichtel, Kelley Kronenberg’s CEO and Principal Partner. “Our workplace is collaborative, respectful and team-oriented. We now have a family-friendly environment and employee programs and benefits that other firms don’t offer.”
Kelley Kronenberg’s full-service human resources department instituted the changes. The firm introduced a comprehensive, two-day onboarding and training program for all new employees. For existing employees, the firm created a professional development department that hosts monthly “Lunch & Learns,” a mentorship program, and a “Rising Leaders Committee” consisting of young attorneys throughout the firm’s tenoffices.
“Kelley Kronenberg’s values align with mine,” said Alison Smith, Partner at Kelley Kronenberg.“ the firm significantly values work-life balance, and strongly encourages you to take time for yourself and your family.”
The firm made leadership training available, as well as one-on-one personal branding and business development coaching sessions, and behavioral team training sessions. Additional offerings included a re-engineered benefits packagewith a better maternity leave plan, a wellness program, and a leadership convention.
“We also transformed the career path for attorneys,” Fichtel said, “creating a clear path to partnership and other opportunities for professional growth. We recognize that the newest generation of attorneys want intellectual stimulation, mentoring and quick career progression. We have changed our culture to anticipate those wants while maintaining continuity of leadership.”
To be considered a “Best Places to Work,” a third-party company sent questionnaires to law firm employees, asking them to rate their employer and evaluate the environment in which they work. Kelley Kronenberg qualified in the large-company category based on employee feedback.
This Best Places to Work recognition comes on the heels of several recent accolades, including Forbes naming Kelley Kronenberg one of America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms of 2019 and U.S. News- Best Lawyers® recognizing the firm in multiple categories for its 2020 “Best Law Firms” list.
“The firm has created an environment that is focused on the success of each attorney,” said Jeff Wank, Partner at Kelley Kronenberg. “beginning with management and trickling down to each associate, the firm is geared to maximize the employee experience.”
Due to its substantial growth, Kelley Kronenberg recently built a new state-of-the-art, 35,000 square-foot headquarters in Fort Lauderdale. The office has a distinctive architectural design and advanced technological elements. They include a mock courtroom, a rooftop terrace, a café, and workspaces thoughtfully curated to foster collaboration and client convenience. The new headquarters serves to accommodate the firm’s continued growth and allows the team to better serve its clients.
About Kelley Kronenberg
Kelley Kronenberg is a diverse, business law firm that provides litigation and other legal services to established corporations, insurance companies, entrepreneurs and individuals in Florida and other regions of the U.S. More than 150 attorneys strong, the firm offers over 35 distinct practice areas throughout its network of ten offices in Florida and Illinois. Founded in 1980, Kelley Kronenberg was built on relationships and continues to grow and excel because of its strength, offering sound legal counsel and exceptional client service. Known primarily as a Defense law firm, Kelley Kronenberg has broken the mold by welcoming Justice for Kids, a leading Child Advocacy Plaintiff group. Kelley Kronenberg has been named Best Places to Work 2020 by South Florida Business Journal, is one of America’s Top Corporate Law Firms in 2019 by Forbes, ranked in the top 20 largest law firms in Florida by Florida Trend and the Daily Business Review, has been recognized as a Top Law Firm in Florida by the South Florida Legal Guide and LexisNexis ® Martindale-Hubbell®, and is ranked in the top 10 in the NLJ 500 Women’s Scorecard. More information on practice areas and office locations is available at www.kelleykronenberg.com.
