Adding Capability: CGC Adds Kellie Hurst as Practice Manager

Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC (“CGC”) is pleased to announce that Kellie Hurst has joined the firm as Practice Manager. In this role, Kellie will support and manage the firm’s day-to-day operations and help ensure CGC’s attorneys and clients benefit from efficient, organized, and responsive litigation support.

Kellie brings more than a decade of leadership experience in the financial services industry, with a track record of building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving results through disciplined process management. Before joining CGC, Kellie served as Vice President, Banking Center Manager at a major regional bank, where she led and coached a team of seven and earned top performance recognition for lending and investment sales. Her background also includes licensing and experience in life insurance and annuities, consumer and small business banking, and operational leadership across multiple banking centers.

“Kellie is a natural leader with a strong operational mindset,” said CGC partner Josh Gunnemann. “Her ability to build systems, coach teams, and deliver a consistently excellent client experience will make an immediate impact on how we support our litigation practice. We’re thrilled to welcome her to CGC.”

Partner Jon Chally added, “Our mission is to deliver sophisticated litigation with efficiency and focus—without compromising quality. Kellie’s experience managing complex workflows, developing teams, and executing against measurable goals aligns perfectly with that mission. She will help our lawyers focus on their practice, with the intensity that our matters demand, and will be a tremendous resource for our firm and our clients.”

Outside the office, Kellie is a CrossFit coach and athlete, bringing the same discipline, consistency, and leadership that drive performance in the gym to her work at CGC.

Read more about Kellie Hurst and the entire CGC team here.