As the COO/CFO Susan provides leadership on firm finances, operations, growth, and business initiatives. She joined the firm in 2001 after spending time in the health care and finance industries.

Guided by the firm’s objectives, culture, and the ethical requirements of the legal profession, Susan is responsible for all financial and operational functions of the 75+ attorney law firm. She is in the forefront of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions strategies. It is Susan’s duty to ensure the firm meets its financial goals and objectives and has the proper operational controls and people systems in place to achieve the firm’s business objective – exceptional client service. Susan provides constant attention to the improvement of the organization to ensure financial strength and operating efficiencies of the business of law. Susan is a Certified Legal Manager.

Education

Certified Legal Manager (CLM)

Boise State University, MBA

Lewis-Clark State College, B.S., Business Administration

Accomplishments

Idaho Business Review, Women of the Year Honoree, 2018

Women’s & Children’s Alliance, Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) award recipient, 2003

Memberships

College of Business and Economics (BSU), Advisory Council Member, Chair, 2019

Hillcrest Country Club Board, Board President, (2016)

American Lung Association, Leadership Council Chair, (2015-2016)

Treasure Valley CFO Forum, President, (2015)

Association of Legal Administrators, Past President of Idaho Chapter

Association of Legal Administrators, Past President of Idaho Chapter

Presentations

Managing File Transfers and Handling Legacy Documents

Law Firm Financial Management for the Young Associate Attorney

Effective Leadership Techniques

Succession Planning for Law Firms

Recruiting & Selection Techniques

Best Practices Human Resource Issues

Building Your Leadership Brand