Keely Y. Scott

 Donohue, Patrick & Scott, PLLC

Areas of Practice:

Mediation and Civil Litigation (Construction Defect, GL and Professional Liability).

Favorite BRBA project or event:

Belly Up with the Bar (DPS won in 2015!).

Hobbies:

Travel, exercise and spending time with my family.

If I had more time, I would:

Play golf.

What is the biggest challenge facing attorneys today:

Without a doubt, unprofessionalism.

Best thing about being a lawyer:

The practice of law exposes you to people, places and situations that you may never know otherwise.

Bet you didn't know:
I was an LSU Golden Girl.

Currently reading:

Just finished "The Guilty" by David Baldacci.

Where did you grow up?

Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Richmond, Virginia; and Zachary, Louisiana.

Favorite place in Baton Rouge:

My backyard and Tiger Stadium.

Favorite sport:

Baseball (Parkview Baptist Eagles, LSU and Red Sox).

What did you learn from your legal mentor?

The practice of law requires dedication; "there are a lot easier ways to make a lot more money."

What was your first job?

After working as a student worker in the legal department of the Governor's office and before law school, I becamse the first official employee of the Louisiana Lottery.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Superhuman endurance . . . actually, mind control would be very helpful in this business!