Keating Muething & Klekamp Attorney Kellan H. Coffey Honored at the Federal Bar Association’s PLEDGE Event
Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law®) is pleased to congratulate Kellan H. Coffey as a PLEDGE Emerging Litigators honoree by the John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
Promoting Lawyer Excellence through Diversity & Gender Equity (“PLEDGE”) was developed to spotlight emerging women in litigation and in the legal profession as a whole. The honorees were selected from a number of talented nominees, based on the following criteria: women with 4-8 years of legal experience who demonstrate exceptional legal talent, exemplify the standards and professionalism one expects from an attorney, and exhibits a commitment and dedication to the workplace and/or community.
“We are incredibly proud of Kellan’s recognition as a PLEDGE Emerging Litigator,” said Alan Fershtman, Managing Partner of KMK Law. “Her dedication to excellence, professionalism, and service—both in the courtroom and in the community—exemplifies the very best of our profession. Kellan’s talent and drive make her a standout litigator and an invaluable member of our team.”
Kellan Coffey is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Group, where she represents clients in complex commercial and corporate litigation across Kentucky and Ohio in state and federal courts. Her practice centers on defending companies and individuals in high-stakes disputes, including contractual conflicts and business-related matters. With extensive experience in all stages of litigation—from pre-dispute strategy and resolution through discovery, pre-trial motions, appeals, and settlements—Coffey delivers comprehensive and effective advocacy for her clients. Before joining KMK Law, Coffey served as an associate at a national labor and employment firm, focusing on discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, and retaliation cases. Coffey earned her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2020. Following law school, she worked as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. John D. Minton, Jr., Former Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court.
About Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
The law firm of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law®), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a nationally-recognized law firm delivering sophisticated legal solutions to businesses of all sizes—from Fortune 50 corporations to start-up companies. KMK Law has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Enquirer Media since 2012. Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers® 2024 recognized KMK as a leading law firm in Ohio in Banking & Finance, General Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate and in Ohio: South Central in Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions. KMK Law earned four National Rankings in Corporate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, Project Finance Law and Venture Capital Law and 40 Metropolitan Rankings in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” Report. Founded in 1954, KMK has approximately 140 lawyers and a support staff of 120 employees. Additional information is available at www.kmklaw.com.
