Athena Clinical Experts

Trusted Neonatal & Pediatric Expertise for Legal and Healthcare Decisions

Expert witness services, medical record review, neonatal consulting, quality improvement support, and clinical education led by experienced neonatal and pediatric professionals.

  • Woman Veteran-Owned
  • Neonatal Advanced Practice Expertise
  • Legal & Healthcare Consulting

Kelly Keck, DNP, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC

Founder · Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Keck, DNP, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC — Founder of Athena Clinical Experts
High-Stakes Clinical Insight

Specialized Insight When the Stakes Are High

In neonatal and pediatric care, details matter. Attorneys, hospitals, and healthcare organizations often need experienced clinical experts who can quickly interpret complex medical records, identify standards of care, evaluate clinical decision-making, and communicate findings clearly.

Athena Clinical Experts was created to provide credible, clinically grounded support for legal teams, healthcare leaders, and organizations seeking expert guidance in neonatal and pediatric care.

Legal Expert Witness Services

Medical record review, standard-of-care analysis, expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony.

Clinical Consulting

NICU quality improvement, guideline implementation, care process evaluation, and clinical operations support.

Education & Speaking

Clinical education, professional development, mentorship, and customized training for healthcare teams.
Founder

Founded by Kelly Keck, DNP, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC

Kelly Keck brings advanced neonatal clinical expertise, quality improvement leadership, education experience, and military service to every engagement. As a neonatal nurse practitioner and NRP Instructor Mentor, Kelly understands the clinical realities of high-acuity neonatal care and the importance of clear, objective, evidence-informed analysis.

  • DNP
  • NNP-BC
  • RNC-NIC
  • NRP Instructor Mentor
  • Quality Improvement Leader
  • Military Veteran
Who We Serve

Serving Legal, Clinical, and Educational Organizations

Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Support for plaintiff and defense firms seeking credible neonatal and pediatric clinical expertise.

Hospitals & Health Systems

Consulting support for quality improvement, guideline implementation, and clinical process review.

Academic Programs

Clinical education, speaking engagements, and professional development for nursing and medical programs.

Healthcare Organizations

Specialized consulting for organizations needing neonatal and pediatric subject matter expertise.
National Vision

Building a National Network of Neonatal & Pediatric Experts

Athena Clinical Experts is being built with a scalable vision: to become a trusted national expert network connecting law firms and healthcare organizations with qualified neonatal and pediatric professionals across multiple disciplines.

Future expert categories may include neonatal nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, NICU nurses, neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapists, lactation specialists, developmental specialists, and select physician consultants.

Vetted Specialists

Clinically active professionals with current neonatal and pediatric expertise.

Mission-Driven

Woman veteran-owned leadership built on objectivity and clinical integrity.

Focused Specialty

A network built exclusively around neonatal and pediatric care.

Need Expert Review or Clinical Guidance?

Whether you are evaluating a neonatal malpractice case, seeking support for NICU quality improvement, or looking for specialized clinical education, Athena Clinical Experts can help you move forward with clarity.