Legal Voice
Kelly O'Neill is an experienced attorney currently serving as an Idaho Litigation Attorney at Legal Voice since December 2022, focusing on advancing gender equity in Idaho through impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and public education. Prior to this role, O'Neill worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Ada County from June 2016 to November 2022 and in Canyon County from April 2014 to June 2016. O'Neill's early legal experience includes an internship at the University of Idaho College of Law Legal Aid Clinic and a Rule 9 internship at Kitsap County as a Prosecuting Attorney. Additional roles include a legal internship in the Housing Department at Utah Legal Services. Kelly O'Neill holds a Doctor of Law (JD) with an emphasis in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Idaho College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Utah, complemented by studies at Keele University and the University of San Francisco.
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Legal Voice
Founded in 1978 as the Northwest Women's Law Center, Legal Voice envisions a world where every woman and girl enjoys economic, social, and political equality. Legal Voice fights for gender liberation across the Northwest. From courtrooms to the court of public opinion, we challenge patriarchal and racist power structures to widen pathways to justice. We currently operate on three major fronts: Lawsuits: We bring cases that change the law or the way a law is interpreted, creating an impact for others in the community. Advocacy: We draft and advocate for policies that improve the lives of our community, and defend against bills that will roll back the progress we've made. Education: We educate communities about their rights through community forums, collaborations, and free know-your-rights materials.