Tennessee Supreme Court Restores Former Senator Brian Kelsey’s Law License Following Presidential Pardon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brian Kelsey, a former state senator in Tennessee, has regained the right to practice law after being indicted on federal charges. The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated Kelsey on August 20, allowing him to go back to the legal profession. Kelsey’s legal troubles began in October 2021 when he faced allegations of violating campaign finance regulations. In December 2022, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, which led to his suspension from practicing law. His sentence took him to federal prison in February 2025, but his situation changed dramatically when … Read more