Jean Kelly has been teaching “Courts and the Judicial Process “ for 15 years as an adjunct instructor.  She recieved her BA degree from The College of William and Mary and MPA from VCU. 

Kelly ahs been a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth since 1986. She is also a solo practitioner.  In her career she has served as a local government attorney and a public defender as part of her private practice. She has represented local departments of social services for over 30 years.  

Kelly is a member of the National Association of Counsel for Children. She also serves as an officer on the Board of Directors of Newfound Families, a foster family association. She has also been asked to serve as an advisor to the Pre -law Society at VCU.