Kelly M. Feeley

Kelly M. Feeley is a Professor of Legal Skills at Stetson University College of Law, where she has taught since 2000. She serves in the College of Law's Legal Skills department, teaching Research & Writing I, Research & Writing II, and Interviewing and Counseling courses.

• B.S. summa cum laude from Florida State University (1992, Communication Studies)
• J.D. from Stetson University College of Law (1995)

Professor Feeley's research focuses on practical legal skills development, with particular expertise in alternative dispute resolution, legal writing pedagogy, and client interviewing techniques. Her work bridges theoretical legal education with practical application in real-world legal practice, emphasizing communication skills and professional development for law students. She has developed comprehensive educational materials that help students navigate complex client interactions and dispute resolution processes.

Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical legal education, with recent works examining interviewing and counseling techniques, alternative dispute resolution methods, and the importance of clear legal writing. These works collectively contribute to the development of effective communication strategies for legal professionals and highlight the practical applications of legal education beyond theoretical frameworks.

• Helped teams capture 4 national championships
• 6 national finalist titles
• 5 national semi-finalist titles
• 9 regional championships
• 6 regional finalist titles
• Order of Barristers

Professor Feeley has been instrumental in Stetson's award-winning advocacy program, founding and serving as faculty advisor for the Dispute Resolution Board from 2001-2015. She has coached numerous competition teams across multiple disciplines including Arbitration, Client Counseling, Mediation, and Negotiation. Her service extends to the American Bar Association where she has served on Law Student Division Competitions Subcommittees since 2003 and as Competitions Committee Co-Chair since 2013.

She has developed educational resources through Stetson's Advocacy Center Resource Center and has participated in nationwide videos on elder law ethics. Her expertise in nonverbal communication and civil litigation has led to multiple television interviews.