Originally from Chicago, Kelly moved to Las Vegas in 2005. In 2010, she graduated magna cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she was an Articles Editor for the Nevada Law Journal and a member of the moot court team. Kelly began her legal career at a boutique litigation firm where she represented clients in all aspects of litigating commercial disputes, complex civil litigation, and appellate advocacy, including matters involving corporate law, business torts, breach of contract, professional ethics, and partnership disputes. Kelly also has more than 10 years experience practicing administrative law and has represented healthcare, gaming, financial, and cannabis clients in compliance, licensing and disciplinary proceedings. Kelly is a former adjunct professor at UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law and a member of the editorial staff of the Nevada Civil Practice Manual (Fifth Edition). In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, musical theater, and traveling.