Kelly E. Kamstra

Partner

Direct Phone:312-334-9502

Email:kkamstra@bcm-law.com

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Kelly Kamstra joined Brady, Connolly & Masuda, P.C. in 2017 in the Workers’ Compensation Department. Prior to joining the firm, Kelly practiced workers’ compensation defense, representing employers throughout the state. She has successfully tried cases before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission with numerous successes at both the Arbitration and Commission level.

During her time at the Attorney General’s office she represented the following agencies in workers’ compensation matters:      

Trial Results

• Karen Suknovich v. Child Link, Inc.
• Gabriel Smith v. Barry's Bootcamp
• Natalie Penny v. Paccar Financial, 12 WC 26452

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2013

Education

• DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2013, J.D.
• Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, 2010, B.A., Cum Laude

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Workers’ Compensation Lawyer’s Association, Member
• Phi Alpha Delta Professional Legal Fraternity, Member

Past Employment

• Attorney General’s Office, Workers’ Compensation Bureau

Presentations

• “Psychological Injury Claims: Unpacking Strategies for Success”, March 2021
• “Claims From Employees Working From Home”, October 2020
• “The Aging Workforce” presentation for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, July 2020

Publications

• Payment of Permanent Partial Disability Benefits: Weekly Accrual or Lump Sum?

Honors and Awards

• Recognized as a “Emerging Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers Magazine, 2022
• Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2022