LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Harris Ginsberg LLP, a well-established family law firm known for providing exceptional legal representation in sensitive and complex matters, has placed Melanie Hesseldenz as their new HR and Office Manager. Managing Partner, Pam Noble and Recruiting Manager, Doug Karo led and placed the integral HR search.
“Melanie is a steady and trusted leader who understands the unique demands of a high-performing legal environment. Her ability to balance discretion, operational excellence, and people-first leadership made her a natural fit for Harris Ginsberg. We’re proud to have partnered on this search and confident Melanie will make an immediate and lasting impact,” shared Pam Noble, Managing Partner at TCG.
As the HR and Office Manager, Melanie will play a key leadership role in ensuring the smooth and professional operation of the respected Los Angeles family law firm. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, she will oversee a team of administrative staff, manage key HR functions, and have direct responsibility for billing, trust account oversight, and general law firm banking. Melanie brings deep experience in law firm operations, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the discretion needed to support attorneys and staff in handling sensitive legal matters with professionalism and care.
Melanie Hesseldenz brings over 15 years of experience managing law firm operations, human resources, and financial systems in the Los Angeles area. Most recently, she led administrative and HR functions at Jaffe Family Law Group, where she played a pivotal role in overseeing office operations, compliance, billing systems, and employee programs. Melanie has a strong track record of successfully managing firm transitions, streamlining internal workflows, and maintaining business continuity during periods of change—including the full closure of a legacy firm and the seamless launch of its successor. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and people-first leadership, Melanie is a proven administrator with the skills and experience to support both day-to-day excellence and long-term organizational growth.
About Harris Ginsberg LLP
Founded in 1996, Harris Ginsberg LLP is a premier family law firm known for its expertise, strategic approach, and commitment to client advocacy. Led by a team of highly credentialed attorneys, including Certified Family Law Specialists and Fellows of prestigious legal organizations, the firm provides comprehensive legal services in divorce, complex asset division, child custody, support matters, and marital agreements. With offices in Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Encino, Harris Ginsberg LLP combines deep legal knowledge with a compassionate, solution-driven approach to help clients navigate the complexities of family law.
About The Christopher Group
Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital solutions in the area of executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes’ 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.