John V. Kelly

John V. Kelly serves as the Mayor and Commissioner of the Township of Nutley since May 2020. Additionally, John is a Member and Associate at Norris McLaughlin, P.A., concentrating on labor and employment law, executive compensation, and litigation. Experience includes a role as Judge Advocate in the Army National Guard, providing legal counsel during deployments, and notable negotiations for disaster assistance. Prior positions include Associate roles at Carella Byrne and O'Toole Fernandez, where John managed complex litigation and advised on various legal matters. Early career includes a law clerk position at the Superior Court of New Jersey and legal research at multiple firms. John holds a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Computational Media from Georgia Institute of Technology.