There is so much more to the story
Kelly began her journey far from California. Raised in Birmingham, England, she developed an early aspiration to build her future in the United States, drawn by the promise of opportunity and professional independence. At just 15 years old, she relocated to San Francisco, determined to transform that childhood ambition into a tangible career. That early resolve would go on to define her professional trajectory.
A Legal Education Shaped by Global Exposure
Her academic path took her between the United Kingdom and the United States, deepening her understanding of how legal systems, regulatory structures, and business cultures intersect internationally. Graduating at the top of her class, she earned multiple law degrees, including a Masters degree in law, with a focus on international and corporate frameworks.
Kelly began her career at Baker McKenzie LLP, the world’s largest international law firm, where she advised domestic and multinational clients on corporate transactions, compliance, and strategic structuring. The experience sharpened her understanding of how global businesses operate—and where traditional legal services often fall short for entrepreneurs.
Over time, she recognized that many founders were navigating legal systems designed for large corporations, without accessible guidance tailored to early-stage or growth-focused businesses. That insight would become a turning point.
