Allegra Lawrence-Hardy

Allegra Lawrence-Hardy is recognized for her innovative strategies, strong advocacy, and practical solutions in complex disputes. She has successfully represented Fortune 100 companies in trials and arbitrations across the nation and abroad. Her work includes litigating, negotiating settlements, and counseling clients on election law, political law, voting rights, and employment matters.

Allegra completed her B.A. at Spelman College before earning her J.D. from Yale Law School. Following law school, she clerked for the Honorable Susan H. Black of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. This foundation provided her with a strong judicial perspective that continues to inform her legal approach.

Allegra’s practice spans a broad range of high-stakes litigation and crisis management. She frequently guides clients through internal investigations and sensitive organizational matters. In employment law, she advises management on compliance and workplace challenges, ensuring legal risks are managed while aligning with overall business objectives.

Allegra has also developed a respected career in election and voting rights litigation. She has represented municipalities, nonprofit groups, political parties, and candidates in critical disputes. Notably, she was part of the legal team for presidential candidate Al Gore in Bush v. Gore and contributed to the 2020 Biden for President recount team. These experiences underscore her role in shaping political and electoral legal matters.

Allegra’s professional recognition includes listings in Chambers (Band One), Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers®, Benchmark Litigation, and Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers in 2024. She also serves in significant leadership and advisory roles, including trustee positions at Spelman College and Emory University, and numerous legal and civic organizations.

Allegra Lawrence-Hardy continues to stand out as a trusted advocate whose career reflects excellence in litigation, deep commitment to community service, and dedication to advancing justice. She maintains an active pro bono practice, representing underserved communities such as voters, children, asylum applicants, adoptive parents, and farmworkers. Her commitment to justice extends beyond her practice through leadership in organizations advancing diversity, education, and access to the courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Managing Partner, Krevolin & Horst, LLC
• Member, Election Law Advisory Committee, American Bar Association
• Co-Chair, Professional Success Summit, Litigation Section, American Bar Association
• Member, The American Employment Law Council
• Board of Advisors, American Constitution Society, Georgia Lawyer Chapter
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Commissioner, ABA’s Committee on the Lawyers’ Role in Assuring Every Child’s Right to a High-Quality Education
• Member, Board of Directors, Georgia Legal Services Foundation
• Member, Board of Governors, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Board of Directors, Leadership Institute for Women of Color in Law and Business
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, American Inns of Court (Bleckley Inn)
• Member, Gate City Bar Association
• Member, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL)
• Member, International Women’s Forum Georgia
• Member, Labor and Employment Section, American Bar Association
• Member, National Bar Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Spelman College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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