Katelyn Kelel joined Terrell Marshall Law Group as an associate in 2025, bringing years of research and advocacy experience . Katelyn earned her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law and holds an M.B.A. from Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics. Prior to joining Terrell Marshall Law Group, Katelyn served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Civil and Criminal Divisions in San Juan County, a Law Clerk for the Federal Trade Commission in Seattle, a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Michelle L. Peterson in the Western District of Washington, an associate at Lerman Senter PLLC in Washington, D.C, and an intern for the World Health Organization in Geneva. Katelyn also has significant experience serving as an access consultant around the country.
Outside of the law firm, Katelyn enjoys domestic and international travel, alpine skiing, and music—both attending live music events and singing. She is a native Detroiter who relocated to Seattle in 2021, and she remains a fan of Detroit sports teams and the Michigan State Spartans.
Areas of Focus
Involvements
Previous Experience
- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Civil/Criminal divisions, San Juan County, WA
- Law Clerk, Federal Trade Commission, Seattle, WA
- Judicial Extern to the Honorable Michelle L. Peterson, USDC for the Western District of Washington
- Associate, Lerman Senter PLLC, Washington, D.C.
- Data protection, cyber security
- Access consultant, multiple organizations
- Intern, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Publication & Speaking Engagements
- Keynote speaker, United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, New York City, September 23, 2013
Credentials
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D.
- Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics, M.A. Business Administration
- Michigan State University, James Madison College, B.A. International Relations
- Minors: Political Economy; Science, Technology and Environmental Public Policy
Bar Admissions
- Washington
Court Admissions
- USDC for the Western District of Washington
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