Justice Center of Atlanta

American Arbitration Association

Johnson and Wales University

Golden Gate University, School of Law

Johnson & Wales University

Keynote & TEDx Speaker  -  Topics: Courageous Conversations, Unconscious Bias, Personal Branding, Bystander Intervention   -  Ret. Law Partner & Trial Attorney  -  Speaker Mentor  -  Bankable Brand Strategist  -  Author

Orlando, Florida, United States

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HR Legally Speaking, LLC

Unconscious Bias Expert

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Ladies Who Leverage

Magazine Publisher

This show is for women entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and women in transition who understand the importance of owning their power. Kelly’s intention is to empower women to leverage all of who they are to create influence and impact so they can live the life they’ve always envisioned. Kelly is on a mission to have women live life unapologetically A.F. <a href="http://www.ladieswholeveragepodcast.com/listen">www.ladieswholeveragepodcast.com/listen</a>

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Podcast Host

Kelly is an experienced 24-year trial attorney who has practiced in Federal and State Court and before administrative agencies. She has over 20 years of experience in labor and employment law and has served for over 10 years as an Arbitrator on AAA’s Employment, Commercial and Consumer panels. Kelly also has significant litigation experience in personal injury, premises liability and contract disputes.

Resolve It ADR

Mediator & Arbitrator

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Founder & Chief Visionary Badass

- Preside as arbitrator over employment, consumer and commercial disputes.
- Take and analyze witness testimony and documentary evidence.
- Draft legally sound orders based on established legal precedent.

Panel Member - Employment, Commercial & Consumer

Trial counsel representing management clients in federal court, developed case management and trial strategy during all phases of litigation from internal complaint to administrative charge through appeal in EEO matters involving, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and FMLA.
-  Collaboratively and independently manage situations strategically to avoid employment related disputes or minimize exposure to risk.
-  Design and deliver training programs for management, human resources professionals, attorneys and employees.
- Effectively advise C-Level and front-line management, human resources professionals and attorneys regarding employment laws, employee discipline, employment contracts and workplace policies and procedures.
- Negotiate beneficial settlement of claims and lawsuits anticipating the financial impact on the company as a whole.

Smoak, Chistolini & Barnett

Partner - Labor & Employment

- Facilitate Legal and Regulatory Issues and Employment, Planning and Practice Courses

University of Miami

Instructor for Human Resources Management Certification Program

- Trial counsel representing management clients in federal court, developed case management and trial strategy during all phases of litigation from internal complaint to administrative charge through appeal in EEO matters involving, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and FMLA.
-  Collaboratively and independently manage situations strategically to avoid employment related disputes or minimize exposure to risk.
-  Design and deliver training programs for management, human resources professionals, attorneys and employees.
- Effectively advise C-Level and front-line management, human resources professionals and attorneys regarding employment laws, employee discipline, employment contracts and workplace policies and procedures.
- Negotiate beneficial settlement of claims and lawsuits anticipating the financial impact on the company as a whole.

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel

Partner - Chair of Labor & Employment Practice

Facilitate negotiations between parties in civil litigation matters to promote settlement, compromise or understanding.

Charles-Collins Law, PA

FL Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator

- Lead trial counsel representing management and individual clients in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, in EEO matters such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, Wage and Hour and Workers’ Compensation and Housing discrimination claims.
- Draft position statements in response to EEOC and local agency charges.
- Drafted and responded to legal memoranda and argued motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, motions in limine and motions to compel.
- Advise clients regarding viability of claims and develop case management, litigation plans and budgets and trial strategy during all phases of litigation from internal complaint through trial and appeal.
- Effectively advise C-Level and front-line management, human resources professionals and attorneys regarding employment laws, employee discipline, employment contracts and workplace policies and procedures.
- Determine appropriateness of litigating or settling claims through analyzing facts, performing complex research, conducting thorough internal and external investigations, and producing detailed investigatory reports for insurance adjustors.
- Draft, review, prosecute and defend contracts, including non-compete, executive employment, settlement, and separation agreements.
- Design and deliver training programs for management, human resources professionals, and employees.
- Negotiate beneficial settlement of claims and lawsuits anticipating the financial impact on the company as a whole.

Managing Attorney

- Managed, collaborated with, and provided legal support to in-house and outside attorneys.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations on employment-related complaints from associates in retail stores, corporate offices, distribution centers and manufacturing plants.
- Monitored complaints regarding the discharge resolution process, equal employment opportunity charges, and other administrative and civil litigation matters.
- Created extensive detailed investigatory reports for internal and external legal counsel.
- Drafted position statements in response to EEOC and local agency charges.

Publix Super Markets

Senior Human Resources Investigator

- Lead trial counsel representing management clients in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, in EEO matters such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, Wage and Hour and Workers’ Compensation.
- Drafted and responded to legal memoranda and argued motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, motions in limine and motions to compel.
- Drafted position statements in response to EEOC and local agency charges.
- Advised clients regarding viability of claims and developed case management, litigation plans and budgets and trial strategy during all phases of litigation from internal complaint through trial and appeal.
- Effectively advised C-Level and front-line management, human resources professionals and attorneys regarding employment laws, employee discipline, employment contracts and workplace policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriateness of litigating or settling claims through analyzing facts, performing complex research, and conducting thorough internal and external investigations.
- Drafted, reviewed, prosecuted and defended contracts, including non-compete, executive employment, settlement, and separation agreements.

Helms & Greene, LLC

Attorney

Staff Counsel for Chubb Insurance Co.
- Lead trial counsel representing management clients in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, in EEO matters such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, Wage and Hour and Workers’ Compensation and Housing discrimination claims.
- Advised clients regarding viability of claims and developed case management, litigation plans and budgets and trial strategy during all phases of litigation from internal complaint through trial and appeal.
- Determined appropriateness of litigating or settling claims through analyzing facts, performing complex research, conducting thorough internal and external investigations, and producing detailed investigatory reports for insurance adjustors.
- Propounded and pursued proactive discovery, including conducting and defending depositions.
- Drafted and responded to legal memoranda and argued motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, motions in limine and motions to compel.
- Drafted position statements in response to EEOC and local sgency charges.
- Negotiated beneficial settlement of claims and lawsuits anticipating the financial impact on the company as a whole.

Chubb Insurance

Employment Litigation Attorney at Douberley &Cicero

- Represented management clients in federal court, developed case management and trial strategy during all phases of litigation from internal complaint to administrative charge through appeal in EEO matters involving, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and FMLA.
- Drafted and responded to legal memoranda, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, motions in limine and motions to compel.
- Drafted position statements in response to EEOC and local agency charges.
- Collaboratively and independently managed situations strategically to avoid employment related disputes or minimize exposure to risk.
- Designed and delivered training programs for management, human resources professionals, attorneys and employees.
- Effectively advised C-Level and front-line management, human resources professionals and attorneys regarding employment laws, employee discipline, employment contracts and workplace policies and procedures.
- Negotiated beneficial settlement of claims and lawsuits anticipating the financial impact on the company as a whole.
- Drafted settlement agreements.
- Propounded and pursued proactive discovery, including conducting and defending depositions.

Muller Mintz

Employment Litigation Attorney

- Defended juvenile defendants on misdemeanor and felony charges in juvenile court.
- Defended adult defendants and juveniles on misdemeanor and felony charges in county and circuit court.
- Coordinated placement and services for juveniles with court administration and community agencies.
- Worked cooperatively with state attorneys and negotiated favorable plea deals for juvenile and adult defendants.
- Drafted and responded to legal memoranda and argued motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, opposition motions to Williams rule evidence, and motions for directed verdict.
- Conducted depositions of civilian witnesses and law enforcement personnel.