Janelle is a member of Hinckley Allen’s Litigation group. She is experienced in complex commercial litigation and investigations, including securities and international matters. Before joining Hinckley Allen, Janelle clerked for the Honorable Mae D’Agostino in the Northern District of New York where she assisted in all stages of civil and criminal cases.
During her time at NYU School of Law, Janelle participated in the Employment Law Litigation Clinic and conducted research for the Global Justice Clinic. Janelle also volunteered with the Domestic Violence Advocacy Project and was a member of NYU’s Law Students for Human Rights. Janelle interned with the Honorable Richard Sullivan while he was on the Southern District of New York bench in 2015.
Credentials
Work Experience
- Hinckley Allen
- Associate (2019-Present)
- The Honorable Mae D'Agostino, Northern District of New York
- Judicial Law Clerk (2018-2019)
- Cahill, Gordon & Reindel
- Litigation Associate (2017-2018)
- Summer Associate (2016)
- Professor Catherine Sharkey, NYU School of Law
- Research Assistant (2016)
- The Honorable Richard Sullivan, Southern District of New York
- Judicial Intern (2015)
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore
- Paralegal (2013-2014)
- Legal Assistant (2012-2013)
Charitable & Civic Involvement
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Lake George Land Conservancy
- NextGen Committee (2019-present)
Professional Affiliations
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Adirondack Women’s Bar Association
- Vice President/President Elect (2021-Present)
- Member (2019-Present)
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Albany County Bar Association
- Member (2019-Present)
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Capital District Women’s Bar Association
- Member (2019-present)
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NDNY – Federal Court Bar Association
- Member (2020-Present)
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New York County Lawyers Association
- Member (2020-Present)
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New York State Bar Association
- Member (2019-present)
Bar Memberships
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
News & Insight
New DOJ Guidance Confirms that Website Accessibility is a Priority
April 4, 2022As the number of lawsuits alleging inaccessible websites has increased over the past several years, website owners have faced the question: how do I make my website compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)? On March 18, 2022, the Depa…
Storytelling in Litigation: A Conversation with Janelle A. Pelli
April 5, 2021Janelle Pelli joined Hinckley Allen in October 2019 as a member of the Litigation group. She is experienced in commercial civil litigation and investigations, including securities, construction, employment, business litigation, and white collar criminal de…
Website Accessibility: Is Your Business’s Online Presence Exposing You to Litigation Risk?
February 23, 2021In the COVID pandemic world, businesses are increasingly reliant on digital means of communicating with their customers. It is no surprise, then, that websites have taken center stage. With the greater emphasis on websites to conduct business, it is more i…
Law Enforcement Focus on the Health Care and Senior Living Industries During COVID-19
April 21, 2020U.S.Law enforcement does not stop during troubling times, and that remains particularly true in the criminal, civil and regulatory enforcement fields. Indeed, it is often during and in the aftermath of crises that government ramps up its enforcement acti…
Hinckley Allen Welcomes Litigation Attorneys, Janelle P. Murnane, Liz Nagle, and Kat B. Savage
October 17, 2019Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Janelle P. Murnane, Liz Nagle, and Kat B. Savage as Associates in the Firm’s Litigation group.Janelle P.Janelle joins the Firm’s Albany office after previously working for the United States District Court for the No…
Events
WATCH PARTY: WBASNY's Women in the Highest Courts CLE
March 31, 2022Hosted by Janelle Pelli and sponsored by Hinckley Allen, The Adirondack Women’s Bar Association and Capital District Women’s Bar Association hosted a reception, with refreshments, and a streaming of WBASNY’s Women in the Highest Courts - History in t…
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