Kait E. Kelly
Partner, Attorney at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
About
Partner Kait E. Kelly, in Chicago, counsels domestic and international companies on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. She co-chairs the firm's Luxury Group and concentrates on fashion, luxury, and retail, where she pairs corporate terms with the intellectual property behind a brand. Luxury labels also hire her to negotiate endorsements, licenses, collaborations, and sponsorships with celebrities, athletes, and other brands, alongside the deals that are the center of her practice. She earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2015. She received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2012. Chambers USA lists her as Up & Coming in Corporate/M&A for 2025 and 2026. She also advises on corporate planning, growth investments, and venture capital.
Who is a good fit for Kait E. Kelly
- Fashion and retail companies preparing a merger, an acquisition, or a joint venture.
- Companies raising growth capital or taking a venture investment.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2015
- University of Michigan, B.A. in Psychology, 2012
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Up & Coming, Chambers USA (2025-2026), Corporate/M&A
- One to Watch, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021-2025), Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers (2024-2026)
- Associate to Watch, Chambers USA (2021-2022), Corporate/M&A
- Tier Ranked, The Legal 500 U.S. City Elite, Chicago (2026), Corporate and M&A
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional