Abby Halzel
About Abby Halzel
Abby Halzel is the Director of Recruiting at the Institute for Justice in Arlington, Virginia, a position she has held since 2019. She has a background in recruitment, having worked at various law firms and Deloitte, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business.
Current Role at Institute for Justice
Abby Halzel serves as the Director of Recruiting at the Institute for Justice, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and developing strategies to attract talent to the organization. The Institute for Justice is located in Arlington, Virginia, and focuses on litigation and advocacy for individual rights.
Previous Experience in Legal Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Abby Halzel worked in various recruiting positions within the legal sector. She was the Recruiting Coordinator at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP from 2006 to 2010, and later served as the Recruiting and Professional Personnel Manager at the same firm from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Manager of Attorney Development and Legal Recruitment at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Abby Halzel studied at Tulane University, where she attended the A.B. Freeman School of Business. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 2001 to 2005. Her education provided her with a foundation in business principles that she applies in her recruitment roles.
Experience in Campus Recruitment
Abby Halzel has experience in campus recruitment, having worked as a Campus Recruiter at Deloitte for one year from 2010 to 2011. This role involved engaging with university students and recent graduates to identify potential candidates for internships and entry-level positions within the firm.