Clare Kelley

Associate

As an Associate in the Health & Medicine Group, Clare collaborates with a dedicated team to defend hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals in legal matters arising from the delivery of healthcare.

Clare values teamwork, creativity, and a steadfast work ethic—principles that have shaped her academic and professional journey. Her background in law and leadership positions her as a reliable advocate for healthcare providers navigating today’s complex legal landscape.

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Health Matrix Outstanding Note of the Year Award
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award
  • Dean’s Law & Leadership Scholar

Presentations & Publications

  • “The Call for FAA Regulation Change: Why Individuals with ADHD and ADHD Medication Prescriptions Should be Permitted to Become Pilots, 34” Health Matrix 373 (2024)
  • “Hey Doc, Be Careful on Tik Tok: Legal Pitfalls of Healthcare Professionals in the Social Media Age,” Legal Pulse (2024)
  • “’Active Clinical Practice’ Requirements for Expert Witnesses Now Evaluated at the Time of Alleged Malpractice,” Legal Pulse (2023)

Clare Kelley

Associate

Cleveland

EDUCATION

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2024)
    • Managing Editor, Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine
    • Vice President of Tournaments & Media, Ault Mock Trial Team
  • Kenyon College (B.A., cum laude, 2021)

ADMISSIONS

  • Ohio (2024)

PRACTICE AREAS

Experience

  • Summer Associate, Buckingham (2023)
  • Intern, Milton A. Kramer Health-Law Clinic, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, and ESPN Cleveland

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