Nicole Brenecki, Esq. — a Polish attorney from the Jodré Brenecki, LLP law firm in Brooklyn — regularly comments on high-profile cases in the American media (including Fox, Bloomberg, NY Post, Newsweek, Court TV). In her latest feature, published on her website on July 8, 2026, Attorney Brenecki discusses the legal consequences of using “AI actors” in the entertainment industry.
Who is Nicole Brenecki and why is she in the media
Nicole Brenecki, Esq. is a partner at the law firm Jodré Brenecki, LLP based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, handling cases in personal injury, construction accidents, and labor law — including in Polish, for clients from Greenpoint, Ridgewood, and surrounding areas. She earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 2017, having previously graduated from law school at the University of Warsaw.
Outside the courtroom, Attorney Brenecki has for years served as a legal expert invited by national and local American media outlets — she has provided commentary for CBS, NBC, FOX, Bloomberg, Newsweek, USA Today, and Court TV, among others. A complete, continuously updated overview of her media appearances — press interviews, television programs, and radio broadcasts — is published on the firm’s media coverage page.
Latest Topic: Legal Consequences of Using “AI Actors”
In her latest appearance, published on the law firm’s website on July 8, 2026, Attorney Brenecki analyzes an issue on Newsmax that is increasingly dividing the entertainment industry: the legal consequences of using digital, artificial intelligence-generated “actors” in film, television, and advertising. This topic has gained significance in recent months alongside a growing number of productions experimenting with synthetic likenesses instead of live performers.
Why This Topic Matters Now — Legal Background
The dispute surrounding “AI actors” is not purely theoretical. In June 2026, members of the SAG-AFTRA actors and performers union ratified a new collective bargaining agreement (TV/Theatrical Agreement) that expands prior safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence to replace actors’ work. The agreement specifies, among other things, that a studio cannot create or use a performer’s “digital replica” without their explicit, informed consent — and that consent must apply to a specific project and manner of use. A replica created for one film therefore cannot be automatically “transferred” to another unrelated production without renegotiation.
The new regulations go even further, also providing for an obligation to notify performers if a studio shares their data with third parties to train AI models. Additionally, at the New York State level, laws protect against the unauthorized use of a digital voice or likeness replica, and advertisers are required to disclose when a synthetic, AI-generated character appears in a commercial. It is precisely at the intersection of these regulations — labor law, right of publicity, and consumer protection — that Attorney Brenecki’s commentary operates.
Constant Media Presence as an Element of the Firm’s Credibility
Regular expert commentary in national media is much more than publicity for Jodré Brenecki, LLP — it is a confirmation of the standing Attorney Brenecki has built in the New York legal community. This is also evidenced by professional accolades, such as the Super Lawyer – Rising Star title, awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in a given state. More about her education, professional experience, and full list of honors can be read on Attorney Brenecki’s biography page.
For the Polish-American community in New York and New Jersey, this is a practical signal: a law firm that handles personal injury and employment cases in Polish every day is simultaneously recognized as an expert voice on nationwide issues — ranging from labor law to new technological phenomena such as artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry. The firm’s profile, including contact details and the scope of cases handled for the Polish community, can be found in the PolishPages directory of Polish businesses.
This article is for informational and editorial purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or an advertisement for the law firm’s services.
