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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

By Awards, Congratulations, News and Resources


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.

Kelly Law Partners, LLC Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award 2024 Recipients

By Allan Hale, Awards, Chanda Feldkamp, News and Resources, Shannon Bell, William Kelly

A huge congratulations to the Kelly Law Partners, LLC team! Four of our attorneys have been recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in one or more of their individual practice areas. Our congratulations to:

William “Bill” J. Kelly III has earned a Best Lawyers® award for 3 consecutive years. Bill has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list 2024 for his professional excellence in:

Chanda M. Feldkamp has earned a Best Lawyers® award for 3 consecutive years. Chanda has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list 2024 for her professional excellence in:

Shannon M. Bell has earned a Best Lawyers® award for 2 consecutive years. Shannon has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list 2024 for her professional excellence in:

Allan L. Hale has earned a Best Lawyers® award for 11 consecutive years. Allan has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list 2024 for his professional excellence in:

These designations as Best Lawyers are a validation of their expertise and reputation earned through rigorous peer review. The Best Lawyers thorough evaluation process ensures that only the top lawyers earn this accolade. Best Lawyers is trusted by the law profession, the media, and the public globally and has established itself as the premier resource for those seeking legal services.

Here’s to our outstanding Colorado attorneys for this honor and for continually setting the bar high!

William Kelly Recognized in 27th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America

By William Kelly

William Kelly has been recognized in the 27th Edition of Best Lawyers in America for the Litigation – Labor and Employment practice area and for Commercial Litigation. Bill has decades of employment litigation experience and has served on the International Association of Defense Council (IADC) committee for Employment since 2012. Best Lawyers is the only purely peer-reviewed guide to the legal profession and the Denver metro area is in the top 10 most competitive markets for receiving these awards.

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Chanda Feldkamp Recognized in 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

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Chanda Feldkamp has been recognized in the 27th Edition of Best Lawyers in America for the Litigation – Labor and Employment practice area. Chanda has extensive employment litigation experience representing defendants and currently serves on the Colorado Bar Association Labor & Employment Board. Best Lawyers is the only purely peer-reviewed guide to the legal profession and the Denver metro area is in the top 10 most competitive markets for receiving these awards.

William Kelly to Host PLAN Webinar on Virtual Lawyering

By News and Resources, William Kelly

William Kelly will be hosting a webinar for the Professional Liability Attorney Network (“PLAN”) on Thursday, June 24th at 12:00 pm CST. The webinar, “Neo: Mastering the Art of Virtual Lawyering” discusses how after the pandemic, some attorneys will return to full-time off work, some will be arranging a hybrid model, and some will continue maintaining a fully virtual practice. The webinar explores best practices for all of these scenarios.

Follow this link to be taken to the PLAN website to register.

Jazz Festing in Place 2021 on WWOZ

By Community

Kelly Law Partners is proud to be a contributor to Jazz Festing in Place 2021 on WWOZ. Tune in to WWOZ from April 22-25 and April 29-May 2 as WWOZ partners with the Archive of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to feature rare and historic sets from Jazz Fest’s past, on the traditional spring weekends of the festival.

Listen worldwide for free at wwoz.org, or locally at 90.7 FM.

Jazz Festing in Place

Chanda Feldkamp Accepted to Join International Association of Defense Counsel

By Chanda Feldkamp, Community

Kelly Law Partners is pleased to announce Chanda Feldkamp has been accepted to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (“IADC”). The IADC was founded in 1920 and is one of the most respected legal organizations in the world. The IADC and its members are dedicated to serving the legal profession and the civil justice system by developing professionalism, diversity and camaraderie in the practice of law.

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Usaj Realty Partners with Denver Rescue Mission to Give Back to the Community

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Thanksgiving is approaching and our client, Usaj Realty, is giving back to the community. Jenny Usaj and her team are bringing awareness to the Denver Rescue Mission’s annual Turkey Drive for the Homeless and asking those in the community to donate a frozen turkey. The Denver Rescue Mission has a goal of collecting 15,000 turkeys, which will be used to make meals for guests at Denver Rescue Mission locations and distributed to families and individuals in need. There are two ways you can help:

  1. Donate money online using the link below. A $20 donation provides a turkey to our homeless community in need, $35-40 donations provides a full Thanksgiving dinner for a family of four.
  2. Give a frozen turkey. Contact Jenny Usaj or a member of the Kelly Law Partners team (via text, email, or phone call) and we will coordinate picking up a frozen turkey from you and deliver it to the shelter on your behalf.

Denver Rescue Mission – Donate Here!

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Shannon Bell Presents at PLAN Women’s Event

By News and Resources, Shannon Bell

Shannon Bell will present for the Professional Liability Attorney Network (“PLAN”) Women’s Section on Venue and Jurisdiction Clauses on Wednesday, October 21st. Shannon will discuss boilerplate clauses in contracts, and how these often-overlooked terms can have a significant impact on litigation. The presentation will address choice of law, venue selection, and arbitration provisions, as well as COVID-19’s impact on force majeure clauses.

Shannon M. Bell

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