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Chelsea Kelly

Associate

T 202.973.4250 Washington, D.C.
 
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Chelsea Kelly counsels and defends clients in the media and technology industries, particularly involving defamation, copyright, trademark, right-of-publicity, newsgathering, and constitutional matters. An avid litigator, she has successfully argued before multiple courts, and has represented clients across the country.

Chelsea works to achieve the best possible results in litigation - whether that means winning a dispositive motion or taking the case to trial. She also assists clients in preventing litigation by reviewing and revising content prior to publication. Chelsea's client base includes newspaper and magazine publishers, reporters, podcast producers, technology companies, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations.

Practice Highlights

Media and First Amendment litigation

Defend clients against defamation, right-of-publicity, copyright, and other claims related to content creation. Experienced litigator who has represented clients in high-profile, bet-the-company lawsuits.

Pre-publication review

Counsel media entities regarding content prior to publication.
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Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia, 2017
  • New York, 2015
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2019
  • U.S. District Court District of Columbia, 2019
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2017

Education

  • J.D., Yale Law School, 2014
    • Veterans Legal Services Clinic
  • B.A., Foreign Affairs and Comparitive Literature, University of Virginia, 2011
    • Echols Scholar

Professional Recognition

    • Selected to "Washington D.C. Rising Stars" in Media/Advertising, Thomson Reuters, 2020-2022
    • Named to "Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll" by the D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Superior Court, 2020     

Background

    • Associate, Williams & Connolly LLP, Washington, D.C., 2016-2018
    • Law Clerk, Hon. Cecilia M.Altonaga, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Miami, 2015-2016
    • Associate, 2014-2015; Summer Associate, 2013 – Gibson, Dunn &  Crutcher LLP, New York, N.Y.
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