Kelly Lucinda Galligan

Kelly Lucinda Galligan stands at the forefront of corporate law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate governance with a dynamic and strategic approach. Her expertise spans a comprehensive range of corporate transactions, where she adeptly navigates the complexities of stock and asset acquisitions, divestitures, privately-held company mergers, joint ventures, litigation funding, and private equity investments. Focused on the middle market, Kelly has skillfully guided transactions valued between $5 million and $500 million, earning her a reputation as a pivotal advisor in high-stakes negotiations.

As the trusted outside general counsel for numerous corporate clients, Kelly provides invaluable day-to-day guidance on transactional and governance issues, tailoring her advice to meet the unique needs of each company. Her practice seamlessly intersects with a diverse array of industries, from private equity to the worlds of apparel and beauty, financial services, food and beverage, health and wellness, logistics, manufacturing, construction, and entertainment, showcasing her versatility and deep market insight.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kelly is deeply committed to community service and pro bono work. Through her involvement with the Public Law Center, she offers pro bono legal services, leveraging her legal expertise for the greater good. Kelly’s leadership extends to her role as President of Project Youth OCBF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth in Orange County to stay in school, remain healthy, and live drug-free. Her commitment to service is further evidenced by her roles within the legal community, including her positions as a Board Member of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA), Past President of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA), the OCWLA Foundation, and the OCBA Young Lawyers Division. Kelly’s contributions reflect her unwavering dedication to both her profession and her community, embodying the essence of leadership and service.