Melissa Frey joined Hawley Troxell in 2002 and during her tenure, has contributed her talents to the firm in several roles and departments. Her breadth of contribution has enabled her to convert her education and her strong skill set into a career in legal management. Currently as Chief Administrative Officer, Melissa provides leadership to the firm while leveraging her skills and firm knowledge to enhance her contribution to the management team.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member, since 2019
Human Resources of Treasure Valley (HRATV), Member, since 2019
Western Pensions & Benefits Council, Member, since 2019
Association of Legal Administrators
– Member, since 2015
– Secretary, 2017–2020
– President Elect, 2020–2022
– President 2022-2023
– Past President, 2023-2024
Association of Records Managers and Administrators
(ARMA National)
Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40, 2021
Graduate:
Boise State University, M.B.A., 2018
Undergraduate:
George Fox University, B.A. Management & Organizational Leadership, 2007
Boise State University, Larry Selland College of Applied Technology, A.A.S. Legal Terminology & Business Technology, 2002
Certifications:
National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHFA), 2022
Several significant immigration developments have emerged in recent weeks that may affect employers’ hiring practices, workforce planning, immigration sponsorship strategies, and compliance obligations. Most notably,…
ReadThis article, originally published in the May 2026 Edition of The Advocate, explores several examples of Idaho statutes where the presence of ambiguities and confusion…
ReadThis article, originally published in the May 2026 Edition of The Advocate, explores what law firms can do to leverage AI integration with both innovation…
ReadThis article, originally published in the May 2026 Edition of The Advocate, examines the Court’s interpretation of the Idaho Patient Act (IPA), its articulation of…
Read
