BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A proven leader.
A strategic voice.
The right fit
for your board of directors.
Kelly Bagla, Esq.
Award-winning attorney, CEO, and founder of multiple companies, Kelly Bagla brings a powerful blend of legal, executive, and entrepreneurial experience to the boardroom.
Legal Excellence:
Founder of Bagla Law Firm, APC, attorney Kelly Bagla has provided legal counsel to high-net-worth businesses for more than twenty years. Her extensive knowledge and experience in corporate law give her the legal foresight to anticipate risk, protect enterprise value, and navigate complex legal challenges.
Affectionately known as, “Queen of Business Law®,” Kelly guides companies in avoiding costly pitfalls, strengthening corporate oversight, protecting critical assets, and maintaining compliance—while aligning legal strategy with broader business objectives.
Firsthand Corporate Leadership:
As founder and CEO of multiple businesses, Kelly builds and leads her companies, makes high-stakes decisions, and oversees financial and operational priorities. She navigates growth and change while bringing the strategic perspective, business judgment, and practical leadership experience that strengthen effective board governance.
Strategic Relationships:
Kelly Bagla brings a network of trusted relationships across investors, customers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders. She can draw on these relationships to help open doors, build credibility, accelerate strategic opportunities, and strengthen the company’s position with key stakeholders.
Board Commitment:
Kelly will commit the time and attention to serve as an engaged and highly responsive board member, with 4 pers month dedicated to board responsibilities for an annual flat rate. This commitment includes thoughtful preparation and review of materials, active participation in board and committee meetings, and availability during periods of crisis or major strategic decisions.
International Expertise
Recognized nationally for her domestic business accomplishments, Kelly Bagla has also established herself as a leading authority in helping international companies enter and expand within the U.S. market.
Let’s Talk.
Kelly brings the perspective, judgment, and real-world experience—
to anticipate the next move and position for what’s ahead.
Excellence. Integrity. Collaboration.
Don’t just take our word for it—see what Kelly’s clients say:
– Alexandra Renee Poelstra, CEO
Steve Erickson, CEO
Tai Eliand
National Veterans Chamber, CEO
Bavin Mehta, CEO
KELLY BAGLA, Esq.
Board Member, The Lincoln Club Business League of San Diego
Author of six books, including the New York Times Best Seller, Go Legal Yourself!®
2026, 2025 Winner Lawyer International Legal 100
Winner of Top 100 Leaders in Law
2024 & 2023 Winner: Global Law Experts, Business Law Firm of the Year in California
AI Acquisition International, Winner: 2023 Leading Adviser Awards
Acquisition International has awarded Bagla Law Firm, APC, as the Best International M&A Law Firm in the USA and Corporate categories!
Corporate Attorney of the Year: CA Acquisition International
Kelly Bagla, Esq., has been named as California’s Attorney of the Year!
2020 Awards Winner: International Advisory Experts
Winner 2020 Legal Awards: Best International M&A Law Firm USA
Winner 2021, 2020 & 2019: Lawyers of Distinction
Top CEO of 2024
2024 & 2023 Winner: Top 50 Women of Influence in Law
Business Hall of Fame Award for Business Services
