Kelsey Farish

Kelsey is a media and entertainment lawyer and an internationally recognised expert in artificial intelligence. An IP and technology solicitor by background, her path to becoming one of the first lawyers to specialise in digital replicas and voice cloning grew from a lifelong love of stories on stage and screen.

In 2019 - three years before ChatGPT was released and the Hollywood strikes hit headlines - she published one of the earliest peer-reviewed papers on how actors could use publicity and copyright law to prevent unauthorised deepfakes. Since then, Kelsey has focused on helping people understand and control how their work and likeness are used in the age of AI. Increasingly, she also helps those choosing to embrace the technology do so legally, sensibly, and always on their terms.

Her client base is as varied as the work itself: she has advised actors, musicians, production companies, prop hire companies, historical venues, directors, authors, technology start-ups and established service providers. She also regularly provides AI guidance and training to universities, cultural institutions, and industry bodies including Film London and ScreenSkills. A highly sought-after public speaker, she's regularly invited to comment on national news media and to present at film festivals and industry events. 

In addition to her AI practice, she continues to advise on more traditional media and entertainment contracts, ranging from talent contracts, location agreements, publishing matters, and beyond.

Originally from the U.S. West Coast, Kelsey relocated to London in her early 20s. After several years in corporate City law firms, she chose to become a consultant in 2024, allowing her to work more closely with clients, with fewer distractions and greater freedom to take on meaningful work.