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Kelly

Kelly Jones

Director of Professional Development and Diversity

As Lane Powell’s Director of Professional Development and Diversity, Kelly Jones provides leadership and strategic direction for the firm’s professional development and diversity programs.

Kelly oversees the design, implementation, and monitoring of a wide variety of programs related to the professional development of Lane Powell’s attorneys, increasing the firm’s diversity, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Kelly has an extensive background in high-level corporate and educational leadership. She utilizes her expertise in talent development and knowledge management to help attorneys from all backgrounds thrive in a setting that is welcoming and inclusive of everyone.

Professional Experience

EquipmentShare, Director of Learning & Development (2021-2023)

National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), Director of Learning & Program Content (2019-2021)

Federal Reserve Bank, Senior Learning Technology Designer (2017-2019)

Nestlé Purina North America, Marketing Training Manager (2014-2017)

Mercer University, College of Professional Advancement, Instructor & Program Coordinator for the Office of Online Learning (2010-2013)

Community Involvement

Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer (2023)

Rotary Club Community Service – Columbia, MO, Volunteer (2022)

St. Louis, MO Food Bank, Volunteer (2021)

Association Education Alliance, Executive Representative (2019 – 2021)

Association for Talent Development St. Louis Chapter, Board of Directors, Vice President of Communications (2015 – 2017)

Scenic Regional Library – Union, MO, Friends of the Library Governing & Planning Committee (2015 – 2017)

DECA Student Career Development Conference Competition -- District 6, St. Louis, MO, Volunteer Judge (2016 – 2017)

Starkloff Disability Institute, ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration – St. Louis, MO, Volunteer (2015)

Women in Business Network – St. Louis, MO, Volunteer (2015)

Thought Leadership

October 17, 2024News
Lane Powell Recognized as 2024 Top Performer & Compass Award Winner by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Awards & Honors
October 3, 2024News
Lane Powell Achieves Mansfield Rule 7.0 Certification Plus Status
Firm Announcement
November 30, 2023News
Lane Powell Earns Seventh Consecutive Top Rating in 2023 Corporate Equality Index
Awards & Honors
November 13, 2023News
Lane Powell Recognized as 2023 Top Performer & Compass Award Winner by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Awards & Honors
October 10, 2023News
Lane Powell Achieves Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Plus Status
Firm Announcement
September 25, 2023News
Lane Powell Welcomes New Director of Professional Development and Diversity
Firm Announcement

Education

Mercer University, Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction
Georgia College & State University, M.Ed., Educational Technology
Middle Georgia State University, B.S., Communication & Information Technology

Accreditation

Association for Talent Development, Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)

Wiley, Everything DiSC Workplace Certified Facilitator

Personality Insights, Certified DISC Analyst

IBM, Design Thinking Practitioner Certification

Honors

Governors Teaching Fellow, University of Georgia, Institute of Higher Education

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