Kelly is an experienced litigator in the representation of multinational corporations and municipalities in a variety of matters, including product liability, mass torts, municipal defense, and general litigation.
Kelly has served as both national and local counsel defending clients in a wide spectrum of matters in both state and federal courts. She is experienced in all phases of litigation, including initial investigation, discovery, motion practice, mediation and settlement negotiations, trials, and appellate practice.
Kelly has had extensive jury trial experience and has successfully briefed and argued matters before appellate courts. This has included matters involving asbestos litigation, municipality claims, and allegations arising under the Child Victims Act.
Insights & News
- "Warrantless Searches Using GPS Surveillance," International Association of Defense Counsel, The Joan Fullam Irick Privacy Project, 2011 (co-authored with George S. Hodges)
- Speaker, "Taking and Defending Expert Depositions," FedEx Express, 2018
Experience
- Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau
- Hodges Walsh & Burke
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Court Admissions
- New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
Affiliations
- International Association of Defense Counsel; Chair, Social Justice and Pro Bono Committee
- Defense Research Institute
- American Bar Association
- New York Bar Association