Kathye Verde is an experienced administrator with expertise in all areas of law firm management, including HR, facilities, vendors, accounting/finance, IT, marketing, and practice area management and support. She has studied at Valdosta High School, Georgia State University, and Valdosta State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a focus on organizational development. Kathye has held positions as a Firm Administrator at Weissman P.C. and as an Administrator at HealthSouth. She is also a former member of the Association of Legal Administrators. Her strong HR background includes recruiting, staff management and mentoring, performance review process, payroll and benefits administration, developing staffing plans, and implementing creative ideas for resource utilization. Additionally, she oversees facilities, including finding new locations, negotiating lease terms, and overseeing build-outs and/or expansions. Kathye is responsible for identifying appropriate vendors, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships. She also oversees day-to-day accounting responsibilities, manages monthly reporting requirements, and is involved in making decisions to take the firm to a virtual environment. Her marketing expertise includes overseeing the personal productivity plans for all lawyers and overseeing the firm website refresh. Kathye is a valuable asset to any organization seeking a proactive and experienced administrator with a strong background in all areas of law firm management.