Atty. Amanda K. Kelly

Atty. Amanda K. Kelly

Amanda K. Kelly is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, advertising, business litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Amanda K. Kelly at a glance

Amanda K. Kelly is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2006) and Johns Hopkins University (Cellular Molecular, 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Amanda K. Kelly is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, advertising, business litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Amanda received a degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Amanda practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Amanda K. Kelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amanda K. Kelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amanda K. Kelly

Where is Amanda K. Kelly's law office located?
Amanda K. Kelly's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amanda K. Kelly handle?
Amanda K. Kelly focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Amanda K. Kelly practiced law?
Amanda K. Kelly has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Amanda K. Kelly go to law school?
Amanda K. Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (Cellular Molecular, 1999).
How can I contact Amanda K. Kelly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2006
Cellular Molecular
Johns Hopkins University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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