Friedman Kaplan Promotes Jamuna Kelley to Partner

Friedman Kaplan proudly announces that litigator Jamuna D. Kelley has become a partner of the firm. “Jamuna’s extraordinary smarts, litigation acumen, and a deep desire to win are complemented by her kind disposition, disarming wit, and down-to-earth charm. Her unique combination of attributes fosters an environment of trust and collaboration alongside fierce advocacy to advance our clients’ interests. She has been a treasured colleague for years, and we’re thrilled for Jamuna to now become our partner,” said Management Committee member Jeffrey Wang.

Jamuna represents major public and private companies, financial services firms, and individual clients in connection with a broad variety of complex commercial disputes. Her practice frequently concerns complex financial matters, including bankruptcy-related litigation, debt restructuring litigation, and insurance investment disputes. She also has experience defending clients against claims of professional malpractice, employment discrimination, antitrust violations, and in connection with government and regulatory investigations.

In addition to her active litigation practice, Jamuna is a member of 100 Women in Finance and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Kinderhook Memorial Library in Kinderhook, New York. She also maintains a varied pro bono practice, including work with professional organizations that advocate for gender equity and women’s rights within the workplace.

Prior to joining Friedman Kaplan in 2013, Jamuna practiced at Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP in Philadelphia and served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Kiyo A. Matsumoto of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and for the Honorable Leonard P. Stark of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. She graduated cum laude from Brooklyn Law School, and received a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Amherst College.