Overview
Kelly brings a fresh approach to employers navigating many issues in the workplace. As an attorney in the firm’s Gulfport office, Kelly advises and defends employers in a wide array of employment matters under both federal and state laws.
Throughout her tenure, Kelly has successfully defended employers against claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and breach of contract matters. Kelly also assists employers with drafting employee handbooks, policies and procedures, conducting workplace trainings, and internal investigations. Kelly has significant experience working with the hospitality industry and understands the unique challenges facing employers in today’s market.
While earning her Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Kelly worked as a graduate assistant for the Legal Studies Department at the University of Mississippi, where she honed her investigation and interviewing skills. In law school, Kelly was an editor for both the Mississippi Sports Law Review and Mississippi Family Law Treatise. She was also a member of the Law Association for Women.
Kelly has called Mississippi home since 2014 and is a huge fan of Ole Miss football (just ask her dog). Kelly prefers white wine over red and watching true crime documentaries. When not working, Kelly enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her rescue dog, Manning.