Kelly has a multi-state litigation practice in which she represents management across a variety of industries before federal and state courts and administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state equivalents. She regularly defends employers in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment, retaliation and whistleblowing and wage/hour claims. In the union setting, Kelly represents employers facing arbitration proceedings, unfair labor practice charges and representation cases before the National Labor Relations Board. She has achieved successful results through defense verdicts, arbitration awards, dismissals upon summary judgment, appeals, and negotiated settlements. Kelly is named to the Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.