Kelsey Brandes
About Kelsey Brandes
Kelsey Brandes is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Kelsey Brandes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Privacy and Data Security Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Kansas City, MO
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