✨ About
About Kathryn Sheely
One mistake does not have to mean an automatic judgment against you. I have extensive experience fighting for clients’ Constitutional rights and making sure the government is held to the highest standard possible. I am one of the only lawyers ever to win an unanimous life verdict in a Louisiana capital murder trial, and I bring that skill and passion for excellence to every case.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Gov & Administrative Law
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Appeals & Appellate
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Communications & Internet Law
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White Collar Crime
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Juvenile Law
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Cannabis & Marijuana Law
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Domestic Violence
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
J.D. (2006)
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
B.C.L. (2006)
George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus
B.A. (2003)
Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
Economic History
📋 Bar Admissions
Louisiana State Bar
Member
Current
Member
State Bar of Colorado # 52182
Member
Current
Member
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Current
Member
Douglas Elbert Bar Association
Member
Current
Member
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Member
Current
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
Member
Faculty of Federal Advocates
Member
Current
Member
International Association of Privacy Professionals
Member
Current
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Attorney
Elkus and Sisson, P.C. 2019 - Current
Attorney, Legal Writer
Backup Counsel 2018 - 2019
Staff Attorney
Baton Rouge Capital Conflict Office 2006 - 2018
📚 Publications
- Avoiding Mock Trial By Ambush: A Trial Advocacy Competition Primer
- Appalachian Journal of Law
- First Annual International Criminal Court Moot Competition: Best Memorial for Defense
- Pace International Law Review