Overview

Kelly’s practice focuses on navigating the energy transition. She supports clients in a broad range of environmental transactional matters, including low-carbon ventures, and counsels private equity, financial institutions, and public and private company clients on environmental liabilities and risk-management across a range of industries. She also has experience in helping companies successfully navigate sustainable financing requirements, such as the Equator Principles. Kelly advises energy companies, financial institutions and funds on climate-related disclosures and various ESG-related matters, including climate reporting, and represents clients in the notice and comment process on related regulations.

Credentials

Education

  • William & Mary Law School, J.D. cum laude, 2019 (Editor-in-Chief, The Bill of Rights Journal)
  • University of Oxford, Keble College (U.K.), Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, 2013
  • King’s College London (U.K.), M.A., 2012
  • The University of Birmingham (U.K.), B.A. with Honors, 2011

Admissions

  • Virginia
  • District of Columbia

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Client Alerts

Governance & Sustainability Roundup – September 9, 2026

Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview of what has recently …

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026 • 9-minute read

Client Alerts

Governance & Sustainability Roundup – August 10, 2026

Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has recently …

August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026 • 6-minute read

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Governance & Sustainability Roundup – July 6, 2026

Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has recently …

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026 • 8-minute read

Client Alerts

CARB Defers SB 253 Scope 1 & 2 Reporting Deadline by Three Months

On June 24, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) announced it will push the initial SB 253 Scope 1 …

June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026 • 2-minute read

Client Alerts

Governance & Sustainability Roundup – June 17, 2026

Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has recently …

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026 • 10-minute read

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