Kelly Atkinson brings her strong organizational skills, knowledge of process efficiencies and true care for those she works for and with to her roles as the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director and the Columbus office administrator.
Kelly Atkinson
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director, Office Administrator
Kelly Atkinson
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director, Office Administrator
Kelly Atkinson brings her strong organizational skills, knowledge of process efficiencies and true care for those she works for and with to her roles as the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director and the Columbus office administrator.
- OVERVIEW
- EXPERIENCE
- INSIGHTS & EVENTS
Kelly has a reputation for seeing the big picture and getting things done.
As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director, Kelly works with the firm diversity partner to develop and execute programs, events, and initiatives that promote the platform of talent sponsorship, full integration with the business, and culture.
In managing the Columbus office, she provides oversight for operations, human resources, finance, information technology and marketing functions, while creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel respected and valued for who they are and what they bring to the firm.
While in business school, Kelly obtained her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Outside of the firm, Kelly proves her passion for Columbus as a Certified Tourism Ambassador, leads a weekly church home group, and her favorite pastime is cheering on her four kids on whatever fields they are playing on.
Professional and Community Involvement
Chair, Columbus Metropolitan Club Board of Trustees
Co-Founder, Records & Intake Roundtable Discussion Group
Co-Inventor, Gender Equity in the Legal Industry (GELI)
Past Chair, Past Vice Chair, Past Treasurer, Past Secretary and Past Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Columbus Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Past Chair, Columbus Metropolitan Club Diversity Committee
Past Chair, Columbus Metropolitan Club Membership Committee
Honors
Leadership Columbus Class of 2021
Columbus Young Professionals, 2020 Next Up Columbus Award
Columbus CEO Magazine, Future 50 Class of 2020