How Kelly Hyman Is Bringing the Red Carpet to the Courtroom
From actress to legal star, Kelly Hyman champions justice
Picture a dimly lit courtroom with an atmosphere charged with anticipation. In one corner, corporate giants wield their vast resources, intent on protecting their interests at any cost. On the other, a group of everyday people, who, on their own, might never stand a chance. The stage is set for a legal battle worthy of a Hollywood film. However, instead of fictional characters like Elle Woods, Kim Wexler, or Alicia Florrick, real-life attorney Kelly Hyman is the one stepping into the spotlight for the underdogs.
While Kelly’s legal battles might not be part of a big Hollywood production, her life reads like a script straight out of one. Having started her professional career as an actress by appearing in several TV shows and movies, Kelly learned how to be in the spotlight from a young age. However, despite getting nominated for awards as notorious as the Young Artist Awards thanks to her talent and work, Kelly chose a different career path to make an impact on the world.
Today, Kelly is better known to the public for being one of the most sought-after TV legal analysts and commentators, collaborating with outlets like NBC, Fox News, CBS, Forbes, MSNBC, BBC News, and many more. While most of these interactions continue to be nerve-racking given how sensitive most of the topics are, Kelly’s vast experience in front of the cameras has become her biggest ally both outside and inside the courtroom… especially when it comes to handling criticism.
With the current American political climate more polarised than ever before and social media continuing to grow, analysts like Kelly have found themselves in the eye of the storm. However, despite the backlash that comes with every appearance on national TV, Kelly continues to stand strong on her mission to cut through the noise and provide clarity on complex legal matters that are of national importance.
Kelly’s mission started when she first decided to study Communications at the University of California, where she graduated with honors before getting her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. She found herself dedicated to representing plaintiffs looking to stand up against powerful entities, for some, an insurmountable challenge for a lawyer. For Kelly, however, such a path was much more than just a challenge she wanted to succeed at, it was a calling she couldn’t ignore.
This calling has led Kelly to lead several cases involving topics as complex and different as water contamination, tobacco, and many more. Kelly wants those who suffered harm to receive fair compensation and that precedents are set to prevent similar injustices from happening in the future.
In addition to her work as a TV legal star and a fierce litigation attorney, Kelly is also an active participant in the legal world, where she advocates for multiple causes close to her heart. These efforts include being a member of the American Association for Justice and has participated in the Women’s Caucus Lobby Day, as well as offering mindfulness and Improv seminars to her legal peers.
With her true crime podcast, Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood and many professional achievements under her belt, Kelly Hyman has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the legal world. Her story is not only of success but also of passion, commitment, defying your own expectations, and an unwavering pursuit of justice that mirrors some of the most iconic female legal figures in history.
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