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Molly Kenney is a Lecturer in Law and a Staff Attorney at the Health, Education and Legal assistance Project: A Medical-Legal Partnership (HELP: MLP), affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. She works collaboratively with public health programs in Philadelphia to address the legal needs of low-income pregnant individuals and young families, integrating legal services into healthcare settings to promote health and well-being.
Her educational background includes a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a BA from American University. She is a recipient of the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, recognizing her leadership and commitment to public service.
Molly Kenney's research and professional interests center on public interest law, social justice, and access to justice. Her work emphasizes legal advocacy for underserved populations, particularly in the contexts of health law, poverty law, and family law. By bridging legal and healthcare systems, she contributes to innovative models of interdisciplinary service delivery and policy reform.
The available publications do not include recent scholarly articles, but her professional impact is evident through direct legal services and systemic advocacy.
- Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- Lawyer on the Fast Track, The Legal Intelligencer (2019)
- Harry S. Truman Scholar
Molly Kenney has advised and mentored students through her teaching role at the law school, though specific names of advisees are not listed. She has been involved in pro bono initiatives and public defense work, contributing to broader access to justice. Her career reflects sustained engagement with legal aid, public defense, and complex litigation, particularly in service of marginalized communities.
She is actively involved in the HELP: MLP program, a collaborative team effort between legal and healthcare professionals aimed at addressing social determinants of health through legal intervention. This interdisciplinary team operates within community health frameworks to support vulnerable families.
