Rusty Hardin & Associates first engaged Kelly as an independent project manager, overseeing complex document reviews in two multiparty lawsuits, one of which was a Delaware Court of Chancery dispute. She joined Rusty Hardin & Associates to assist the firm’s trial team behind the scenes in Delaware, where the firm’s successful defense of the client resulted in the plaintiffs settling and dismissing claims midtrial. She joined the firm full-time shortly thereafter.

Before entering the world of e-discovery, Kelly practiced family law with her father for two years and then worked as an associate at a small firm handling probate and administration matters. She has handled several pro bono matters, including representation in family law and child deportation proceedings, as well as simple estate planning. Prior to embarking on her legal career, she worked as public relations coordinator for Covenant House Texas, a nonprofit dedicated to providing shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned youth. 

A native Houstonian, Kelly received her undergraduate degree in journalism from Texas A&M University and later attended South Texas College of Law. During her time as a law student, she worked on law review and served as an intern for Judge John S. Anderson at the Texas 14th District Court of Appeals.