Kelly V. Milam has significant litigation experience. She concentrates her practice in trucking, transportation casualty, construction, commercial law and real estate litigation. She works closely with businesses, financial institutions, real estate owners and developers and their shareholders/owners in various aspects of litigation, problem solving and general business representation and defense.
- The Potential Legal Ramifications of the Shortage of Truck Drivers, DRI in Transit.
- Speaker at TIDA Annual Conference, “Damages Potpourri,” Tampa, Florida, October 2019.
- Speaker at TIDA Skills Course Seminar, “Utilization of Accident Resources at the Scene,” Tempe, Arizona, 2018-2019.
- Speaker at TIDA Skills Course Seminar, “Handling the Minor Injury Claim,” Tempe, Arizona, 2018-2019.
- “Federal MCS-90 Requirements for Motor Carrier Financial Responsibilities,” CLE/CE training session at Global Hawk Insurance, Livermore, California, December 5, 2017.
- “Fair Claims Settlement Practices Act,” CLE/CE training session at Global Hawk Insurance, Livermore, California, December 5, 2017.
- “Law Updates: Illinois and Florida Law,” CLE/CE training session at XL Catlin, Exton, PA, January 28, 2016.
- Panelist/speaker at Artex Risk Solutions, Inc. Annual Risk Management Conference, “Making Your Claim Prior to Litigation,” Las Vegas, Nevada 2011.
Admissions
- Illinois
- Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Central District of Indiana
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- TIDA – Co-Chair, Marketing and Industry Engagement Committee and Vice-Chair, Skills Course
- Illinois Associate of Defense Trial Counsel
- Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association
Community Involvement
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Board of Advisors, 8/2008 – Present
- Legal Advisory Committee
- Legal Assistance Advisory Committee
- Planning Committee, Gala of the Arts
- Big Shoulder Fund, Chairmen’s Advisory Counsel, 9/2013 – Present
- Membership Committee, Chairperson
- Development Committee
- Executive Committee
- Mentor to High School Scholarship students
Education
- J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Concentration: Business Transactions
- B.A., Michigan State University
- International Relations, James Madison College
- Concentration in Accounting, Eli Broad College of Business
- Legislative Internship at Michigan State Capitol
Honors
- Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Magazine (2016-2020)
- Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2018-2022, Law & Politics)