Kelly Cheung MacDonald, ESQ
Kelly Cheung MacDonald, ESQ
Associate Attorney
ODOM LAW GROUP, APLC | Here to protect what’s important to you.
PRACTICAL, FIERCE
PROFESSIONAL
For more than 15 years, Kelly Cheung MacDonald has helped individuals, families, and business owners navigate some of life’s most important legal decisions. As Of Counsel at Odom Law Group, she advises clients on estate planning, trust administration, probate, real estate, and related legal matters. Known for her compassionate approach and practical legal guidance, Kelly understands that behind every legal matter is a person or family looking for answers, reassurance, and someone they can trust to guide them through the process.
Kelly’s legal career has included estate planning, trust administration, probate, real estate, corporate law, tax law, disability rights, conservatorships, and legal writing. Throughout every stage of her career, one principle has remained constant: helping people navigate unfamiliar legal challenges while ensuring they feel supported, informed, and empowered.
Before joining Odom Law Group, Kelly’s professional experience spanned multiple industries, including real estate, tax law, legal advocacy, and special education and disability rights. Those experiences, combined with years spent raising her family, have shaped her practical and empathetic approach to serving clients. She understands that every legal matter has a personal story behind it and strives to meet clients where they are with honesty, flexibility, and thoughtful guidance.
“ We are happy with the support and help we receive from the team at Odom Law Group. They are very professional and dedicated in their approach to our needs. Very helpful and committed to meeting client expectations. Thank you Lisa and her team for taking care of us. We wish you all the best. “
— Paresh and Aashay Vasani
Kelly has a particular passion for helping families plan for the future through comprehensive estate planning and guiding loved ones through trust administration and probate following the loss of a family member. She also enjoys assisting clients with real estate matters and advocating for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her goal is to simplify complex legal processes while helping clients feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.
Clients appreciate Kelly’s genuine nature, responsiveness, and ability to understand their concerns from both a legal and personal perspective. She believes every client deserves honest advice, clear communication, and legal solutions tailored to their individual circumstances. Her diverse life experiences allow her to connect with people from all walks of life and provide counsel grounded in both legal knowledge and real-world understanding.
Kelly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Southern California and graduated magna cum laude from Whittier Law School, earning her Juris Doctor in 2011. She is admitted to practice law in California.
Outside the office, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, fostering German Shepherd puppies through Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles, crafting, sewing, organizing projects around her home, and finding new opportunities to serve her community. She believes life’s experiences have made her a better attorney, allowing her to approach every client relationship with empathy, integrity, and a sincere desire to help others.
Whether helping a family prepare for the future, guiding loved ones through probate, or resolving complex legal issues, Kelly is committed to providing thoughtful legal counsel, compassionate support, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Practice Focus
- Estate Planning
- Trust Administration
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Disability Advocacy
- Conservatorships
- Business & Corporate Law
Education
Whittier Law School
Juris Doctor, 2011
Magna Cum Laude
Law Review, member
Moot Court Honors Board, Executive Juvenile Justice
University of Southern California. 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Bar Admissions
- California State Bar
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Awards
- Annenberg’s Dean’s list – Spring and Fall 2007
- Dean’s Citation Award for Outstanding Service to the Whittier Law School Community – 2011
- Dean’s Merit Scholarship – 2008, 2009
- Dean’s List/Honor Roll – 2009, 2010
- Dean’s Fellowship – 2009
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- California Bureau of Real Estate, Licensed Salesperson (License No. 01722225)
- Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles supporter and volunteer
- Former LA County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project volunteer
- Former AIDS Legal Referral Panel attorney