Ms. Kalpathy earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School, a
top-20 nationally ranked institution, where she graduated with Minnesota Justice
Foundation Honors for her commitment to public service and access to justice. While
in law school, she interned for Judge Jay M. Quam in Hennepin County District
Court in Minneapolis, gaining firsthand experience in judicial decision-making and
courtroom procedure.
She also participated in the pilot Clemency Program, which is now an official clinic
directed by Professor JaneAnne Murray. As part of this program, Ms. Kalpathy helped
secure presidential clemency for two individuals—one granted under the Obama
Administration and another under the Trump Administration. In recognition of these
efforts, Ms. Kalpathy, her fellow students, and Professor Murray were honored with the
Attorneys of the Year Award for their exceptional contribution to justice and reform.
In addition, Ms. Kalpathy served as a volunteer teacher in the Street Law Program,
educating youth at the Juvenile Detention Center about their legal rights and the justice
system.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Criminology, Law, and Society, with a
concentration in Criminal Justice, from George Mason University, graduating
Magna Cum Laude. She was routinely named to the Dean’s List and inducted into
the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society in recognition of her
academic excellence.
Ms. Kalpathy is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and Missouri. She is known
for her meticulous preparation, disciplined approach to litigation, and unwavering
commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.