Kelli N. Spearman

Associate

Atlanta, GA | Savannah, GA
D 678.996.9033 |
kelli.spearman@fmglaw.com

Education

B.B.A., University of Mississippi

J.D., University of Georgia, cum laude

Interdisciplinary Teams

ADA Accessibility

Wage and Hour

Overview

Kelli Spearman is an Associate at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP and is located in the Atlanta and Savannah offices. She is a member of the Labor & Employment and Government Law practice sections and actively participates in the ADA Accessibility and Wage and Hour interdisciplinary teams. Her practice focuses on representing employers in a broad range of employment matters under state and federal law. She brings a strong foundation in litigation and regulatory compliance, shaped by her experience as a judicial law clerk and her work at a regional law firm.

Kelli represents public and private sector clients across various industries, including municipalities and corporate employers. She is known for her thoughtful and strategic approach to client advocacy, with a focus on clear communication and practical solutions. Her background includes defending clients in employment disputes, advising on workplace policies, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks.

Kelli earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she was a member of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and received the Donald P. Gilmore, Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Labor & Employment Law.        

Bar Admissions

Georgia State and Superior Courts

U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia

Publications & Engagements

Protecting Blockchain Investments in a Patent Troll World, 26 J. Intell. Prop. L. 173 (2019)

Awards and Recognition

  • 2023-2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
  • Donald P. Gilmore, Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence in Labor & Employment Law