Overview
Paul V. Kelly (born ca. 1955) is a prominent Massachusetts-based American lawyer, who served as the fourth executive director of the NHL Players' Association from October 24, 2007, to August 31, 2009, and an executive director of College Hockey, Inc. Kelly is a partner in the Boston office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and is chair of the White Collar & Government Enforcement practice group and co-chair of the Collegiate & Professional Sports Industry practice group.
Career
Kelly founded the Boston-based law firm Kelly, Libby and Hoopes.
Kelly was the assistant United States attorney during the trial and investigation of then-NHLPA head Alan Eagleson over corruption and embezzlement. Eagleson eventually pleaded guilty to fraud in Boston and was imprisoned in Toronto.
In 2000, Kelly represented Marty McSorley during the latter's trial in Vancouver for on-ice assault with a hockey stick.
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