Kelly P. Mann, Associate
Kelly Mann became associated with the firm in 2006. After an extended absence, she has recently returned to the firm to resume her practice in the areas of employee benefits law and litigation, employment law, business services, and corporate law.
In addition to advising clients on day to day employment and benefit issues, Kelly has experience in assisting employers in defending allegations of age discrimination, racial discrimination, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, FMLA violations and retaliation, as well as claims for unemployment and other benefits. Her work includes advising fiduciaries and defending companies, plan providers and plan fiduciaries in ERISA litigation.
As for her business practice, Kelly regularly assists clients with matters related to corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions, real estate, securities and corporate governance. She has extensive experience with business entity formation, buy sell agreements and trademarks, as well as non-profit organization, including assisting clients attain 501(c)(3) status.
Memberships
Tennessee Bar Association, Labor Employment Law Section
Knoxville Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Admissions
Licensed to practice in Tennessee and Kentucky
Publications
Contributing author to BNA’s ERISA Litigation 2007 Supplement for “Age Discrimination in Employee Benefits.”
Education
B.A., Western Kentucky University, magna cum laude, 1997
J.D., University of Kentucky, 2000