Kelsey Funes

Practice Areas

Kelsey has handled matters involving all aspects of the construction process, including public bid protests, delay and inefficiency claims, claims involving construction defects, enforcement of payment and lien claims, as well as claims against performance and payment bonds. She also represents contractors before the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry

Federal Bar Association, National Young Lawyers Division - President (2008); Baton Rouge Chapter - President (2006)

Louisiana State Bar Association

Baton Rouge Bar Association, Young Lawyers Council - Chair (2006)

Fellow of the Louisiana State Bar Association

National Association of Women in Construction, Baton Rouge Chapter - Board of Directors (2009)

Pelican Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors

Louisiana Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America

Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area - Board of Directors (2005-2013)

Executive Women International - Director at Large (2007-2008)

Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board - Hearing Committee Member (2011-present)

Graduate of Leadership Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce (2006)

Center for Planning Excellence, CPEX – Board Member (2018)

Arbitrator - American Arbitration Association (2018)