Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney is an associate in Baker Donelson’s Memphis office and a member of the firm’s Advocacy Department. She represents clients in a broad range of litigation matters, including intellectual property disputes, complex business litigation, contractual claims, and municipal defense.

Kelsey earned her J.D. cum laude from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she served as Acquisitions Editor of the Tennessee Law Review and was also a staff editor for the Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice. She earned her B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee in 2018.

Kelsey has drafted pretrial motions, supported complex legal briefs, and participated in intellectual property and technology-related disputes. During law school, she earned multiple awards for excellence in evidence, pretrial litigation, and clinical work. She also helped a small business file a successful trademark application through the UT Legal Clinic.

Kelsey previously served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Samuel H. Mays in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, where she developed hands-on experience with federal court procedures and litigation strategy.

Kelsey McKinney focuses her growing practice on IP and technology litigation, trademark and branding matters, copyright claims, and commercial litigation. Her work supports clients across industries, navigating legal risks and protecting valuable business interests.

Kelsey is admitted to practice in Tennessee and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Known for her strong analytical skills and commitment to client service, she brings detailed legal insight and a proactive approach to each case she handles at Baker Donelson.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
• Member, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Licensed State

Education

• University of Tennessee College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Tennessee
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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