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November 2023

Shannon Bell Appointed Vice Chair of DRI Commercial Litigation Committee

By Awards, Congratulations, News and Resources, Shannon Bell


Congratulations to Shannon M. Bell on her appointment as Vice Chair of the Defense Research Institute’s Commercial Litigation Committee!

The Commercial Litigation Committee is the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) fifth-largest substantive law committee and covers a diverse range of legal matters, from business torts to antitrust to class actions and beyond. Shannon is also a highly involved member of DRI’s Women in the Law Committee, where she serves as the Commercial Litigation SLC Liaison, and DRI’s Intellectual Property Litigation Committee. Shannon joined the DRI Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Super Conference Planning Committee in 2017, serving as this year’s Conference Chair and previously as Marketing Chair (2019-2020).

The DRI is the largest bar association for civil litigation attorneys and in-house counsel defending the interests of businesses and individuals. DRI enhances the skills and promotes the success of the civil defense bar through innovative programming, a vibrant membership community, a robust online content library, and vigorous advocacy on behalf of the legal profession.

Kelly Law Partners, LLC Ranked a Tier 1 Firm by Best Law Firms® 2024 Regionally in 3 Practice Areas

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Kelly Law Partners, LLC has been designated a Tier 1 firm in three practice areas in the 14th edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. Inclusion in the Best Law Firms® rankings is a testament to our unwavering commitment to professional excellence, consistently earning high praise from our clients and peers.

Being named a top-tier law firm comes soon after our recent announcement that four of our attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers in America® award recipients for 2024 in one or more of their individual practice areas.

Kelly Law Partners, LLC received Regional Tier 1 rankings in Colorado Best Law Firms® for 2024:

    Regional Tier 1 – Colorado

    • Commercial Litigation
    • Employment Law – Management
    • Litigation – Labor & Employment

Only 4% of law firms in the United States are considered for a Best Law Firms ranking. Earning a Tier 1 ranking signifies the elite status, integrity, and reputation that sets us apart from other law firms and lawyers.