Overview
Kelly assists clients and Michael Best lawyers with business entity creation and maintenance, as well as a broad range of business transactions encompassing:
- Acquisitions
- Mergers
- Conversions
- Foreign qualifications
- Tax exempt status
- Private placement of securities
- Federal securities law compliance
- State business tax credits
- New market tax credits
- General obligation and revenue bonds
Clients and colleagues at the firm also look to Kelly for support with commercial, municipal, and real estate transactions related to Uniform Commercial Code issues.
Kelly received her J.D. from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA and her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- California Western School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1997
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, 1992
Engagement
- Board Advisor, Friends of the UW Odyssey Project, Inc, 2009 to present
Insights

Michael Best Advises Kiwi II Construction in Successful Sale
Michael Best advised Kiwi II Construction, a premier self-storage and pre-engineered buildings provider, in a successful sale to Janus International Group for a purchase price…Read
Jan 14, 2026

Michael Best Advises Domain Outdoor in Successful Sale
Michael Best advised Domain Outdoor, a rapidly growing developer and distributor of wildlife food plot seed, feed, attractants, and nutritional supplements, in its recent sale to Allen Company, a leading manufacturer of outdoor products and accessories.Read
Jan 14, 2026

Michael Best Represents Mauser Packaging Solutions in Strategic Acquisition of Siena Plastics LLC
Michael Best represented Mauser Packaging Solutions (“Mauser”), a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products and services, in its acquisition of Siena Plastics LLC, a manufacturer of small high-performance containers. The acquisition strengthens Mauser’s portfolio, opening new opportunities to deliver high-quality packaging solutions to their clients.Read
Dec 16, 2025
