Overview
Kelly is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients in tribal, state, and federal courts.
Kelly’s practice is focused on civil litigation, including cases of first impression, and encompasses a wide range of areas, including trademark and copyright litigation. She has also cultivated a strong presence in tribal law, working closely with tribal clients on treaty rights, natural resources, and employment-related issues.
Kelly also brings her knowledge and experience to assist clients in disputes involving commercial contracts, unfair competition, defamation, trust and estates, technology transactions, transportation, and real estate.
She has significant bench and jury trial experience in front of a range of tribunals and courts. Her appellate experience includes direct appeals and amicus briefs in state and federal appellate courts around the country.
Kelly is committed to giving back to the community through her active pro bono practice. She is Co-Chair of Foster Garvey's Pro Bono and Community Service Committee, where she leads initiatives aimed at providing legal assistance to those in need.
Prior to joining Foster Garvey, Kelly served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Peter J. Maassen of the Alaska Supreme Court.
Community Activities
- Seattle Women’s Chorus, Member, 2024-present
- Washington State Wellesley Club, Board Member, 2019-2024
- Secretary, 2019-2023
News & Insights
News
Speaking Engagements
Past Appearances
Legal Alerts
Publications
Services
- Litigation
- Antitrust & Consumer Protection
- Appellate
- Copyright & Trademark
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Environmental Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- IP & Technology
- Labor & Employment Litigation
- Labor, Employment & Immigration
- Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental
- Transportation & Logistics
- Tribal Governments & Enterprises
Admissions
- Washington, 2017
- Alaska, 2021
- US District Court, District of Alaska
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Education
- J.D., Northwestern University School of Law (magna cum laude), 2016
- Order of the Coif
- Leigh B. Bienen Prize for Excellence in Writing and Research, 2016
- Arlyn Miner Book Award for Persuasive Writing, 2014
- National Trial Team, Captain
- Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Executive Articles and Comment Editor
- B.A., Wellesley College (magna cum laude), 2011
- Phi Beta Kappa
Clerkships
- Honorable Peter J. Maassen, Alaska Supreme Court, 2016-2017
Honors & Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch - Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2024-present
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch - Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2022-present
- Pepper Schubert Barer Public Service Award, 2020