Defamation Expert| Journalist|Professor
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: The Candace Kelley Group, LLC
- Phone: (609) 977-5157
- Cell: (609) 977-5157
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
DefamationKeywords/Search Terms:
defamation, media law, Slander, invasion of privacy, television, journalism, litigation support, press, online privacy, newspaper, voting, First Amendment, actual malice, defense, media, Libel, social media, reputationEducation:
J.D., Seton Hall Law School; M.S., S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications; B.A., Howard UniversityYears in Practice:
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Candace Kelley is a leading expert in reputational harm, specializing in high-profile defamation cases at the intersection of journalism, music, media, and culture. Through her work she provides critical insights that help with navigating the complexities of defamation, the First Amendment and related constitutional challenges. She works closely with legal teams to assess the strength of a case, develop litigation strategies, and provide detailed legal expert reports. Expertise in balancing free speech rights with reputational protection, particularly in cases involving public figures. Practicing Journalist: Candace is a journalist firmly planted in modern newsday practices who knows about workflows, social media integration, and real-time reporting, Areas of Expertise: Entertainment Industry & Celebrity Defamation, Public Figures & Actual Malice Standard, Defamation in Journalism & News Media, Social Media & Digital Defamation, AI-Generated Misinformation & Deepfakes, First Amendment Protections & Limitations, Reputation Management & Damage Assessment Professor: Defamation, Media Law at Rowan University for over 15 years Strategizing: Works closely with legal teams to assess the strength of a case, provides detailed expert reports