Connell is an Associate in the Savannah office of Lueder, Larkin & Hunter. Her practice focuses on civil litigation defense. Connell attended the University of Georgia, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Connell obtained her J.D. from Mercer University School of Law in 2004.

Following law school, Connell practiced law as an associate at a large law firm in Savannah, GA for several years where she acquired significant experience in civil litigation defense cases. Connell also worked with the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of GA in the Asset Forfeiture Department until 2011 when she paused her legal career to spend time with her children. During that time, Connell regularly volunteered and worked at her children’s schools and a local high school in addition to serving on committees at her church. Connell reinstated her bar license in 2021 and engaged in contract legal work for a local law firm in the areas of civil litigation defense and real estate. While not at work, Connell enjoys spending time with her family and exercising.