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Ty Kelly

Ty Kelly

USA 2026

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About

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For this attorney's full bio, go to bakerdonelson.com/ty-kelly.

Ty Kelly is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of Baker Donelson's Board of Directors. She defends companies in government investigations and high-stakes litigation.

Ty is a 20+ year experienced litigator who represents nonprofits, companies and individuals in high-stakes litigation, antitrust class actions, and government investigations. She is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a member of the Firm's Board of Directors, and founder and chair of BakerWell, a wellness initiative supporting the mental and physical health and well-being of every employee at Baker Donelson.

Career

Prior to private practice, Ms. Kelly was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland where she prosecuted a variety of white collar crime and public corruption cases. Ms. Kelly also served as a Trial Attorney at the Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia.

Professional Memberships

Ms. Kelly is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. She is also an active member of the Women's White Collar Defense Association, and a permanent member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. She was also recently appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to the Board of Trustees for the Office of the Public Defender of Maryland.

Personal

University of Maryland, J.D. and B.A.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Maryland

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
Ty Kelly wins praise from all corners of the market for her extensive experience in white-collar criminal matters. She regularly acts for both major companies and individuals in trials and investigations.

Strengths

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  • Ty Kelly is a wonderful trial lawyer with a good presence and mastery of the facts of the law.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ty is a disciplined and respected litigator. She is quick to respond and on top of all topical issues.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ty is amazing, she is extremely smooth with the government and with clients. She is able to get really terrific results and is a master diplomat.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ty Kelly is one of the best white-collar lawyers I've worked with. She has extraordinary trial skills.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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