Kori A. Connelly
Partner

(215) 299-4260 (phone)
(215) 299-4301 (fax)

Philadelphia, PA Office

KORI ANN CONNELLY concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance coverage as well as employment and labor law. Ms. Connelly has represented and counseled numerous insurance companies regarding claims handling, coverage and bad faith. Additionally, she has represented employers defending claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with regard to claims of wrongful discharge, breach of contract and defamation.

Ms. Connelly is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is admitted before the U.S. District Court of the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania, the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit.

Ms. Connelly received her B.A. from La Salle University, summa cum laude, majoring in English. At LaSalle, she was a member of the Honors Program. She earned her J.D. from Temple University School of Law where she was a Faculty Scholarship recipient. She is a member of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.

Ms. Connelly was recently recognized in Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Philadelphia Magazine, for her volunteer efforts with Habitat for Humanity. She is on the group’s Board of Directors and is the Human Resources Committee Chairperson.

Areas of Practice

Insurance Law
Labor & Employment
Corporate Successor Liability

Bar Admissions

2000 Pennsylvania
2000 New Jersey

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey

Education

2000
Temple University School of Law
Philadelphia, PA
J.D.

1997
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA
B.A.
Summa Cum Laude
University Honors Program Major: English

Affiliations

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Association
Society for Human Resources Management
Habitat for Humanity, Philadelphia Board of Directors
HFHP Human Resources Committee, Chairperson

Publications

Pennsylvania Superior Court 'Just Says No' to Drug Dealer's Request for Defense Under Homeowner's Insurance Policy
Mealey's Emerging Insurance Disputes, February 18, 2003

The Effect of Rush Presidential Holding on Pennsylvania Law
U.S. Supreme Court Gets Back To ADA Basics with Toyota Decision
Pennsylvania Law Weekly, February 25, 2002

ADA, FMLA & Workers' Compensation in Pennsylvania
Lorman, July 2007, July 2006, May and July 2002

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Revives Regulatory Estoppel and Custom and Trade Usage in Policy Interpretation
Sidebar, Winter 2002