Linda A. McClellan is an Associate with Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly. Linda is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.

Linda graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, with a minor in philosophy. She then earned a Master of Science in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College. Linda then attended New England Law | Boston. In law school, Linda received the Honorable Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland Leadership and Juvenile Advocacy Award, the President Anna E. Hirsch Public Service Commencement Award, and the Dean’s Commencement Award. Linda was also part of the Sandra Day O’Connor Honors Program and earned a spot on the 2022 Public Service Honor Roll for her pro bono hours. Linda was selected as a Rappaport Fellow for the class of 2023, the only fellow selected from her school.

During law school, Linda was heavily involved in her legal and school community. Linda served on several executive boards, including the Black Law Students Association, Outlaws, National Lawyers Guild, and the Public Interest Law Association. Linda also chaired the Student Bar Association Mental Health and Wellness Committee, implementing and maintaining a food pantry to combat food insecurity within the student body at New England Law | Boston. Linda also served as Executive Online Editor of the New England Law Review, leading the publication of the journal’s online edition.

During law school, Linda focused on policy change and legislation. Linda served on the CORI Initiative executive board and spearheaded the Policy Initiative program. The CORI Initiative provided free legal services for expungement and sealing of criminal records, with the Policy Initiative advocating for policy reform. Linda testified before the Massachusetts legislature on the importance of reform and its effect on recidivism.

Before joining Marks O’Neill, Linda interned under Chief Justice Kimberly Budd at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, and Massachusetts State Senator Lydia Edwards. Upon graduating, Linda clerked for the Honorable David Dugan at the New Jersey Superior Court, Essex County. Linda remains involved in the New Jersey and New York legal community as an executive board member of the Brennan-Vanderbilt Inns of Court and the Essex County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.

Before entering the legal field, Linda was a case manager and clinical therapist in her hometown of Philadelphia. Linda focused on a trauma-informed approach with clients, advocating for a largely disenfranchised population. Linda uses these skills daily when evaluating socioeconomic factors in pending litigation and policy development.

At Marks O’Neill, Linda brings her experience to the Casualty, Healthcare, Professional Liability, Construction and Transportation practice groups.

Outside of work, Linda enjoys playing with her dog, going to comedy clubs, and is an avid video gamer.