Social Media Expert Witness - IP, Employment & Federal Cases 

I’m Kate Talbot, a social media and influencer marketing expert witness trusted by attorneys nationwide. I provide declarations, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony that clarify how social media impacts intellectual property disputes, employment law matters, family law, and federal cases.

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Following successful trials, I’ve even been retained by opposing counsel, a testament to the clarity and credibility of my expert insights.

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Expertise Across Platforms & Cases

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Specialized Case Support

• Intellectual Property – trademark and copyright disputes, counterfeit product authentication, influencer contract compliance

• Employment Law – workplace social media use, misconduct, and reputation issues

• Federal Cases – advertising compliance, FTC disclosure, and online consumer impact

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Platform Expertise

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Snapchat • YouTube • Instagram • Facebook • X (formerly Twitter) • Pinterest • LinkedIn

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Recognized Authority & Thought Leader

I’m recognized as a social media expert in private arbitration by Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) and frequently speak at global conferences and webinars on social media, influencer marketing, and the creator economy.

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My insights have been published in CNN, NBC News, BBC, NPR, and I serve as a Senior Forbes Contributor covering the social media and influencer economy. I’ve developed and taught social media marketing workshops for organizations like Sony Latin America and the Digital Marketing Institute in Dublin.

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Contact me at kate@katetalbotmarketing.com or 415-299-4208