Kelly O’Connor is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who regularly appears before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board on behalf of her clients, who she defends in a wide range of claims. Kelly has extensive experience questioning witnesses, taking depositions, drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements, and more. She has also researched, written, and submitted legal briefs to the Third and Fourth Appellate Divisions.
During law school at Syracuse University College of Law, where she earned her J.D. in 2006 and was President of its Student to Student Mentor Program, Kelly held an internship with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office as its head law clerk. She prepared for and argued preliminary hearings and researched and submitted legal briefs on criminal cases.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2007 | 06/05/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2016 | Super Lawyers | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Goldberg Segalla | 2016 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Onondaga County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USLAW Magazine, Spring/Summer 2018 | Co-Author, "With Friends Like These: An Assessment of New York State Workers' Compensation 'Reform'" | 2018 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University College of Law | JD | 2006 |
| University of Michigan | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
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