Kelsey Farish
media, tech
& ip lawyer
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Named as one of 25 “Rising Stars – Top Female Lawyers in the UK” by Law.com, Kelsey Farish is a London-based media and technology lawyer. She is regarded as one of Europe’s leading legal experts on AI-generated media (synthetic media).
Her academic research and practical advice on deepfakes and Internet regulations have seen her appear before the European Parliament to advise on proposed deepfake legislation, as well as on national media to include Channel 4 Dispatches and BBC Radio.
In addition to her day-to-day work as a lawyer, she often speaks at industry events and is an advisory board member of vera.AI, a European research consortium working to combat disinformation online through advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
highlights
media appearances
Kelsey has appeared on national news media to discuss deepfakes, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and Internet regulation. Programmes include Channel 4 Dispatches, Channel 5 News, BBC Radio 4, and several podcasts. READ MORE.
Publications
Kelsey’s research has been published in peer reviewed journals to include the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice and The Licensing Journal. She has written on the use of AI-generated actors for film and TV productions for the European Audiovisual Observatory, and authored a chapter on social media advertising for a fashion law textbook. READ MORE.
speaking engagements
Kelsey regularly speaks at industry events and specialist workshops, for example “Unlocking Digital Heritage and Creative Industries through Data Science and AI” funded by the Alan Turing Institute. She is a frequent guest lecturer at universities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. READ MORE.
COMMENTARY
Kelsey is a frequent contributor to authoritative platforms like LexisNexis, for which she authored the practice note on Deepfakes. Journalists from outlets such as Newsweek, the FT, and National World seek her out for interviews and insights.
advisory & PROJECTS
Kelsey is an advisory board member of vera.AI, a European research consortium working to combat disinformation online through advanced artificial technologies. She has also appeared before the European Parliament’s Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) Panel to advise on proposed deepfake legislation.
impact
Kelsey’s work has been cited by academic researchers and computer scientists, as well as industry bodies and Government agencies, to include the U.S. Government’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security.
blogposts
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Why IP? 5 Things every creative and start-up should know
On Wednesday 7 October 2020, I was delighted to be on the panel for a webinar masterclass organised by Krissi Boakye of AH Innovations, to help people navigate the wonderful world of start-ups, side hustles and content creation. The event was hosted by Chipo Kureya, a thought leader, activist and actor, who asked me several… Read more
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Facebook and a Biden Presidency
I was recently interviewed by Jason Murdock, a reporter for Newsweek, for his article, “What Could Happen to Facebook Under a Joe Biden Presidency, and Should Zuckerberg Be Worried?” In this post, I expand on the quotes I provided in that article regarding section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. Read more
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Fighting words: Defamation law in England, explained
Defamation laws – to include slander and libel – seek to protect someone’s personal reputation and character from destructive attacks. However, these laws must do so without sacrificing freedom of thought and the benefit of public discussion. How is this managed under English law? Read more
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Photograph licences: 5 things to know before you sign!
Are you a content creator who has been approached by a brand that wants to use your photos? Are you a burgeoning professional photographer, who wants to syndicate your images? Maybe you want to collaborate with another person, whose images you’d like to post on your social media accounts or website. In these situations, you… Read more
contact / collaborate
Kelsey is a SRA regulated solicitor in England & Wales, and is always happy to discuss opportunities for speaking engagements or other advisory work. This is her personal portfolio website – to get in touch, please contact her through her law firm, DAC Beachcroft.