Managing Partner
Hahn & Hahn
Chris Kerns is the first female managing partner of the prestigious 121-year-old Pasadena-based law firm – which has transitioned from an historic “old-line firm” into a majority women and minority owned firm. As managing partner, Kerns is responsible for managing day to day business operations, developing, implementing and driving organizational goals, procedures and policies, managing firm lawyers and the director of administration, collaborating with other partners, and maintaining positive client relationships. She and her team handle sophisticated financing transactions and restructures; manage complex commercial business relationships and contracts; and lead multifaceted real estate deals and projects. Kerns is a trusted board member and advisor to boards of directors, equity holders, and C-suite executives with a track record of identifying and effectively addressing risks and legal issues as well as strategic and operational challenges with the overarching goal of optimizing results, value, and ROI.
