Alice Kelly
About Alice Kelly
Alice Kelly is a Partner at Ice Miller LLP in Chicago, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a BA magna cum laude in English Literature and a JD cum laude from Saint Louis University, and she actively participates in various professional committees and organizations.
Work at Ice Miller LLP
Alice Kelly has served as a Partner at Ice Miller LLP in Chicago since 2017. In her role, she manages a team that includes six associates, two paralegals, and two IP administrators. Kelly is also actively involved in the firm's Community Involvement Committee and serves on the Ice Miller Diversity & Inclusion Council, contributing to initiatives that promote diversity within the legal profession.
Education and Expertise
Alice Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, graduating magna cum laude from Saint Louis University. She furthered her education at Saint Louis University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree cum laude. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in intellectual property law, which she has developed throughout her career.
Professional Experience
Before joining Ice Miller LLP, Alice Kelly held several significant positions in the legal field. She worked as Senior Counsel at Norvell IP in Chicago from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Senior Associate at DLA Piper US LLP in the Greater Chicago Area from 2004 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she served as an Associate at Evans & Dixon, LLC in St. Louis from 1996 to 1998, and as a Senior Associate at McCutchen Doyle Brown & Enersen in San Francisco from 2000 to 2002.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Alice Kelly has held various leadership roles within professional organizations. She chairs the INTA Pro Bono Committee for the 2022-2023 term and has previously held other leadership positions within the organization. Her contributions to the field have been recognized, as she has been listed in the World Trademark Review 1000 for three consecutive years: 2020, 2021, and 2022.