Kathleen Kelly has been providing outside investigations for over five years as a Partner with Bell & Kelly LLP. Prior to that, Kathleen spent two decades investigating federal criminal cases including capital offenses.

HIGH QUALITY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Kathleen has investigative training from the National Training Institute of the Association of Workplace Investigators as well as from the Association of Title IX Administrators. During her partnership with Karen Bell, Kathleen and Karen built a reputation for developing well-reasoned and thorough investigative reports based on effective fact-finding techniques.

INTUITION & INSIGHT

Kathleen has a finely honed sense of intuition developed through years of experience. She’s also detailed and thorough as well as extremely approachable and a smart listener. She provides not just information, but insight that can help organizations find solutions.

INTERVIEWING EXPERTISE

As an investigator of federal criminal cases, she gained a wealth of investigative skills. Kathleen has interviewed people from all walks of life. This includes mental health experts, law enforcement officials, teachers, and other education professionals as well as those accused of crimes, witnesses, and those knowledgeable about people affected by serious allegations.

ABILITIES TO ORGANIZE & ANALYZE

Her experience with federal litigation has armed her with the ability to gather, organize, and digest volumes of documentary evidence.

A FOCUS ON FAIRNESS

Kathleen takes into account the experiences and concerns of all parties, regardless of the complexity of the situation. She is trained in trauma informed interview techniques and maintains a neutral and empathic stance during the evidence-gathering portion of all investigations. She believes optimism and a focus on fairness are essential tools in every investigation.