Kimberly R.Shefts
Associate General Counsel
kshefts@seyfarth.com
Kim is passionate about working to find practical and creative ways to ensure ethical and business goals are met, while also providing a solid foundation for the attorney-client relationship that will stand the test of time.
More About Kim
Resolving conflicts of interest and other ethical issues, as well as reviewing and negotiating business and ethical considerations in our clients' terms of engagement are often complex and time-consuming endeavors. The firm's management, practitioners, and administrative staff look to Kim for practical, well-balanced advice and counsel in finding a solution that is workable for both the firm and the client.
Kim's past work experience is the foundation of her unique insight into how to balance the goals of our firm and our clients. She was an in-house subject matter expert on conflicts of interest and other ethical matters. Kim also spent years as a conflicts attorney, and as manager of the conflicts department at a large firm. Understanding the in-house client representatives' perspectives and challenges informs Kim's practical approach to finding a win-win in building productive working relationships.
Kim has led a project to develop and maintain a centralized technology platform for terms of engagement and clients' billing requirements aimed to increase efficiency and transparency for all firm departments.
Kim enjoys working with Seyfarth attorneys who are passionate about serving their clients efficiently and with excellent results. She is proud to be a lead in assisting to get that relationship off on the right track.
Kim's past work experience is the foundation of her unique insight into how to balance the goals of our firm and our clients. She was an in-house subject matter expert on conflicts of interest and other ethical matters. Kim also spent years as a conflicts attorney, and as manager of the conflicts department at a large firm. Understanding the in-house client representatives' perspectives and challenges informs Kim's practical approach to finding a win-win in building productive working relationships.
Kim has led a project to develop and maintain a centralized technology platform for terms of engagement and clients' billing requirements aimed to increase efficiency and transparency for all firm departments.
Kim enjoys working with Seyfarth attorneys who are passionate about serving their clients efficiently and with excellent results. She is proud to be a lead in assisting to get that relationship off on the right track.
- JD, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Magna cum laude
Northern Illinois University Law Review, external publications editor
Moot Court Society Chief Justice - BA, Luther College
Political Science and Business Management
- Illinois
- Recognized for annual pro bono achievements by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (2017)
- Recipient of the Peace and Justice Award, Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter (2012)
- American Bar Association, Center for Professional Responsibility
- The Chicago Bar Association
- Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL)
Kim is passionate about working to find practical and creative ways to ensure ethical and business goals are met, while also providing a solid foundation for the attorney-client relationship that will stand the test of time.
More About Kim
Resolving conflicts of interest and other ethical issues, as well as reviewing and negotiating business and ethical considerations in our clients' terms of engagement are often complex and time-consuming endeavors. The firm's management, practitioners, and administrative staff look to Kim for practical, well-balanced advice and counsel in finding a solution that is workable for both the firm and the client.
Kim's past work experience is the foundation of her unique insight into how to balance the goals of our firm and our clients. She was an in-house subject matter expert on conflicts of interest and other ethical matters. Kim also spent years as a conflicts attorney, and as manager of the conflicts department at a large firm. Understanding the in-house client representatives' perspectives and challenges informs Kim's practical approach to finding a win-win in building productive working relationships.
Kim has led a project to develop and maintain a centralized technology platform for terms of engagement and clients' billing requirements aimed to increase efficiency and transparency for all firm departments.
Kim enjoys working with Seyfarth attorneys who are passionate about serving their clients efficiently and with excellent results. She is proud to be a lead in assisting to get that relationship off on the right track.
Kim's past work experience is the foundation of her unique insight into how to balance the goals of our firm and our clients. She was an in-house subject matter expert on conflicts of interest and other ethical matters. Kim also spent years as a conflicts attorney, and as manager of the conflicts department at a large firm. Understanding the in-house client representatives' perspectives and challenges informs Kim's practical approach to finding a win-win in building productive working relationships.
Kim has led a project to develop and maintain a centralized technology platform for terms of engagement and clients' billing requirements aimed to increase efficiency and transparency for all firm departments.
Kim enjoys working with Seyfarth attorneys who are passionate about serving their clients efficiently and with excellent results. She is proud to be a lead in assisting to get that relationship off on the right track.
- JD, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Magna cum laude
Northern Illinois University Law Review, external publications editor
Moot Court Society Chief Justice - BA, Luther College
Political Science and Business Management
- Illinois
- Recognized for annual pro bono achievements by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (2017)
- Recipient of the Peace and Justice Award, Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter (2012)
- American Bar Association, Center for Professional Responsibility
- The Chicago Bar Association
- Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL)