Social Media CLE for Attorneys

Kate Talbot delivers continuing legal education programs on social media evidence, platform mechanics, and influencer marketing litigation for attorneys nationwide. Her CLE programs are available through Lawline, CeriFi LegalEdge, and live events — covering the platform knowledge attorneys need to handle social media evidence effectively in court.

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CLE Platforms

Attorneys handling evidence disputes retain a social media expert to authenticate and explain platform records — here's how that works →

Lawline

Kate delivers CLE programming through Lawline, one of the largest online CLE providers in the United States.

Current programs:

• Using Social Media and AI to Build Your Legal Brand and Grow Your Business
• Leveraging YouTube in Intellectual Property Cases (with Jennifer Huang, Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C.)

CeriFi LegalEdge

Kate delivers CLE programming through CeriFi LegalEdge, reaching attorneys across practice areas including IP, employment, and litigation.

Current programs:

• What Lawyers Need to Know About Retaining Social Media Expert Witnesses
• What Lawyers Should Know About AI Functionality in Social Media

CLE Topics

• Social media evidence authentication and admissibility
• Platform mechanics for litigators — TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, X
• Algorithmic distribution and what it means for reach and damages
• Influencer marketing disputes — contracts, deliverables, and FTC compliance
• Screenshots vs. platform-native data — what courts actually need
• AI and social media — emerging issues for litigation
• Expert witness standards for social media evidence

Who Attends

Kate's CLE programs are designed for:

• Litigators handling cases involving social media evidence
• IP attorneys in trademark, copyright, and influencer disputes
• Employment attorneys dealing with employee social media conduct
• Personal injury attorneys where social media activity is at issue
• In-house counsel managing brand and creator relationships

Why Attorneys Attend

Most attorneys encounter social media evidence without a clear framework for evaluating it. Kate's programs provide the platform-specific knowledge that law school doesn't teach — how algorithms work, why screenshots mislead, what platform data is available through legal process, and how to work effectively with a social media expert witness.

Her background running social media for Virgin America and Kiva, combined with 20+ cases for law firms including Fish & Richardson, Knobbe Martens, and Seyfarth Shaw, means her CLE programs are grounded in real litigation experience — not theory.

Published Legal Writing

Kate's legal education work extends beyond CLE programming to published analysis for the legal community:

National Law Review — "Before You Retain a Social Media Expert Witness, Ask These Four Questions". A widely cited guide for attorneys on evaluating social media expert witness qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What CLE topics does Kate Talbot cover?

Kate covers social media evidence, platform mechanics, influencer marketing disputes, algorithmic distribution, and emerging AI and social media issues for litigators. Programs are available for IP, employment, personal injury, and general litigation audiences.

Is Kate available for custom CLE programs?

Yes. Kate is available for custom CLE programming for law firms, bar associations, and legal organizations. Programs can be tailored to specific practice areas or case types.

Where are Kate's CLE programs available?

Kate's programs are available on-demand through Lawline and CeriFi LegalEdge, and live through law firm events, bar associations, and legal conferences.

How does CLE training relate to expert witness retention?

Attorneys who understand social media platform mechanics are better positioned to identify when expert witness testimony is needed — and to work effectively with an expert once retained. Kate's CLE programs and expert witness practice are complementary services.

About Kate Talbot

Kate Talbot — Social Media Expert Witness and CLE Educator. Retained in 20+ cases for law firms including Fish & Richardson, Knobbe Martens, and Seyfarth Shaw. CLE programs available through Lawline and CeriFi LegalEdge.

Retainer & Speaking Inquiries

Available for expert witness retention and CLE programming nationwide. Contact Kate.

See also the main Expert Witness page.

Social media expert witness

Facing a dispute over social media evidence? Kate Talbot provides expert analysis and testimony on how messages, posts, and metadata function on social media and other platforms — retained in IP, employment, personal injury, criminal defense, and insurance matters.

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