Kelly A Starr

Kelly Starr guides publicly traded and private companies, governing boards and their committees, executives and management teams through all aspects of executive compensation and employee benefits matters.

Combining in-house human resources experience with 30 years in private practice, she negotiates a variety of executive agreements, drafts contracts, compensation plans and collaborates with clients for maximum results.

Kelly’s collaborative approach and depth of experience help clients avoid legal missteps and manage the full spectrum of benefit and compensation plans. Companies lean on her to manage executive transitions with little disruption, negotiate executive and employee benefit arrangements in acquisitions and provide executive compensation and employee benefit programs that are user-friendly and compliant. On the executive side, Kelly negotiates on their behalf and provides guidance and context through transitions.

Member, American Bar Association (Sections on Taxation and Business Law)

Member, Chicago Bar Association