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Beth J. Bahr

Chief Human Resources Officer

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Beth J. Bahr is Reinhart's Chief Human Resources Officer. As an accomplished Human Resources executive, Beth has more than 25 years of experience working closely with business leaders in a variety of industries to build strong service cultures, develop leaders, and implement HR systems and practices that drive performance and business results to help clients achieve their goals. 

In her role with the firm, Beth leads attorney and professional staff recruiting and retention, compensation and benefits, employee relations, learning and talent development and performance management. She also oversees the legal administrative support function for the firm. Beth plays a key role in the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as the talent lead/administrator for the firm’s Mansfield Committee and as a standing member of the DEI Committee.

Prior to joining Reinhart, Beth worked for nearly 15 years in the financial services industry as the Director of Human Resources at State Financial Bank and Southport Bank. She also served as the Director of Human Resources at United Hospital System in Kenosha. In each of these roles, she led efforts to increase employee engagement, client satisfaction and operational excellence to improve overall organizational performance. 

Beth has served as a Trustee for St. Joseph Catholic Academy. In addition, she has provided volunteer support to the Kenosha Safe Harbor Humane Society and the Greater Milwaukee Urban League. 

Outside of the office Beth enjoys spending time with family, hiking, birdwatching and attending theatrical productions.

Education

  • Master of Science - Human Resources, Marquette University
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Honors & Affiliations

  • Recipient of the Wisconsin Law Journal Unsung Hero Award, 2018

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Publications

"IT and HR: A Strong Recruiting Team," Peer to Peer: The Quarterly Magazine of International Legal Technology Association, (April 2017).