Jonathan M. Kelly

Partner

Jon focuses his practice on employment law and litigation. He has a range of experience in employment defense including contentious, high-profile discrimination cases under Title VII, multi-plaintiff wage and hour suits, ADA, FMLA, and various state laws. He has helped guide and manage disputes at every stage of litigation, from initial investigations through trial. Whatever the situation may be, Jon’s primary focus is achieving the best outcome for his clients in the most efficient manner.

Credentials

Education

University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2016)

Xavier University (B.A., 2012)

  • Political Science, Economics

Bar admissions

  • Ohio

Court admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Affiliations and memberships

  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Cincinnati Bar Association
    • Young Lawyers Section – Social Committee chair
    • Labor and Employment Law Practice Group, vice chair

Publications
  • November 2, 2021

    DOL’s Wage and Hour Division Issues Final Rule Regarding Tip Credits and Dual Jobs

  • November 16, 2020

    Ohio’s Revised Mask Order: What Businesses Need to Know

News
  • January 1, 2026

    Dinsmore Elevates 16 Attorneys to Partnership, Elects Seven to Board of Directors, Names New Department Chairs

  • August 21, 2025

    260 Dinsmore Attorneys Listed as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch

  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • May 26, 2023

    Dinsmore Labor and Employment Attorney Gives Advice to Businesses

  • March 26, 2020

    Dinsmore Welcomes Labor and Employment Attorney Jonathan Kelly

Events
  • December 5, 2025

    2025 Credits & More Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

  • October 24, 2023

    Labor & Employment Law Update