Skilled software professional focused on seamless integration for firm’s processes to facilitate continued growth

Kelley Kronenberg, an innovative, diverse business law firm, has hired Timothy D. Shields as its Director of Enterprise Applications & Integrations. The software professional and licensed attorney is tasked with enhancing systems and infrastructure to accommodate the firm’s continued growth.

Shields is responsible for the management and coordination of development, training, maintenance and integration activities for IT services and systems. He is also responsible for customer-developed applications to facilitate the business processes of the firm and improve the end-user experience.

Before joining Kelley Kronenberg, Shields spent the majority of his professional career at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Most recently, he was Director of CRM Solutions, tasked with implementing a university-wide software solution to manage the recruitment and admissions process. While Shields worked as the Director of CRM Solutions at NSU, he decided to further his education by earning a law degree at NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law, summa cum laude.

“Kelley Kronenberg has offered me a position to combine my love of education and the law with my passion for technology,” said Shields. “My background in law allows me to understand the needs of our attorneys and tailor our software to improve their productivity.”

Shields has prestigious educational background, earning his Bachelor of Science degree, and Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Central Florida. He then went on to earn a Master’s in Computer Information Systems and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from NSU before receiving his J.D.

“I am honored to welcome Tim to the firm,” said Michael Fichtel, Kelley Kronenberg’s CEO and Principle Partner. “The value behind his education, experience and passion will enhance the attorney product that we present to our clients on a daily basis.”

Additionally, Shields is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and holds advanced certifications in Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, and is a Black Belt Lean SixSigma.

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 160 lawyers strong, the firm offers more than 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 to 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.