Kara C. Kelleher

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617.443.3744

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Kara navigates complex legal matters, defending clients in state investigations and other actions, as well as advising on regulatory compliance matters. Her experience spans a variety of industries, including entertainment, health care, higher education, and financial services.

Kara’s early career includes a robust foundation in legal department consulting, where she led a team to develop efficiency models for large organizations. Her strategic initiatives resulted in significant cost reductions and strengthened partnerships between clients and law firms.

Overview

Kara navigates complex legal matters, defending clients in state investigations and other actions, as well as advising on regulatory compliance matters. Her experience spans a variety of industries, including entertainment, health care, higher education, and financial services.

Kara’s early career includes a robust foundation in legal department consulting, where she led a team to develop efficiency models for large organizations. Her strategic initiatives resulted in significant cost reductions and strengthened partnerships between clients and law firms.

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Articles + Publications

The False Claims Act Enters the School Zone

Articles + Publications

DOJ’s Criminal Division Announces Updates to White-Collar Enforcement and Corporate Policies

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Top areas of focus

  • Mentor, Discovering Justice Legal
  • Representative, KIND
  • Legal intern, Victim Rights Law Center, Boston, 2021-2022
  • Legal intern, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, 2021
  • UnitedLex Corporation, 2015-2020

Education

  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2023, Moot Court and Mock Trial Team
  • University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 2013, Dean’s List; consulting management and sociology

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • International Business Certificate, University of Notre Dame