Tom Ivey

About Tom Ivey

Executive Director for Crain Caton & James35 Years experience in law firm administration/COO responsibilitiesFinancial ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInformation Technology ManagementFacilities ManagementStrategic Planning responsibility affecting the future direction of the firmMember of all firm committeesSpecialties: Certified Legal Manager, CLM (credentialing body: Association of Legal Administrators)

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Crain Caton & James

   Jun 2000 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Executive Director overseeing all management functions. Work closely with the Executive Committee to develop and implement the strategic goals of the firm; heavily involved in the financial management aspect of the organization in improving law firm profitability, profits per partner and other key ratios.Work closely with information technology in developing a strategic plan to provide the best technology for the attorneys and staff to service its client\'s needs.Promote a management style that provides employees the opportunity to be treated as professionals to work both independently and also in a team environment. This plays an important role in the culture of the firm and can result in longevity among the firm\'s employees and attorneys.Recognizes that \"people\" are the most important part of successfully leading a firm. Consistent and fair treatment of employees goes a long way in developing the culture one would want.Works closely with human resources and am involved in the hiring of all staff and attorneys in an effort to find the best fit for the candidates and the firm.

Education

• Lamar University

  BBA Finance, Finance/Accounting

  1983 — 1988

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  Postbaccalaureate

  1996 — 1998

• Nederland H.S.

  High School Diploma

  1980 — 1983

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  Master of Business Administration, Executive Degree Program

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Managerial Finance
• Facilities Management
• Budgeting
• Litigation Support
• Corporate Governance
• Law Firm Administration
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Fundraising
• Employment Law
• Corporate Law
• Legal Research
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Civil Litigation
• Administration
• Management
• Budgets
• Contract Negotiation
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Mediation
• Legal Management
• Marketing
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Financial Management