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

OAL Approves CARB’s Initial Regulation, Locking In November 10, 2026 SB 253 Reporting Deadline

On October 12, 2026, the California Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”) approved the California Air Resources Board’s (“CARB”) California Corporate …

October 19, 2026

October 19, 2026 • 4-minute read

Client Alerts

Governance & Sustainability Roundup – October 14, 2026

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

October 14, 2026

October 14, 2026 • 13-minute read

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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

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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

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