Mary Kelly |
Kelly & Knaplund
mfkelly@kellyandknaplund.com
(914) 631-2657
399 Knollwood Rd
Suite 220
White Plains,
NY
10603
Mary Kelly | Kelly & Knaplund
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Firm Summary
Mary Kelly, co-founder of Kelly & Knaplund, boasts over four decades of family law experience across several New York counties. A pioneer in legal reform, she’s a charter member of the NY State Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children since 1988 and a leader in gender fairness initiatives. Serving as President of both the Women’s Bar Association of NY and Westchester Women’s Bar Association, her influence extends to the Ninth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee and various professional associations.
Notably, Kelly’s early career highlights include collaborating with Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the landmark Reed v. Reed case, setting a precedent for gender equality in law. As a founding member of the NYU School of Law Women’s Rights Committee and a key figure in establishing the first feminist law firm, she has been a trailblazer for women’s rights in the legal profession.
Since founding Kelly & Knaplund in 1982, Mary F. Kelly has championed collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution. A member of the NY Association of Collaborative Professionals and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, she believes in a sensitive, effective approach to family law issues. Kelly’s commitment to public service, litigation, and contemporary resolution methods continues to define her esteemed legal practice.