Public Relations Expert Witnesses

LOS ANGELES, California

Communications, Marketing - Public Relations, Crisis Management, Reputation Management/Harm, Social Media, Defamation, Slander, Libel, Franchises Franchisors Franchisees, SEO/Websites, Mainstream Media, Brand Reputation, Online internet harm, Marketing, PR Professional Practices/Malpractice, Advertising, Strategic Branding

Joann Killeen, APR, Fellow PRSA, has over 35 years of experience and is one of the few court-qualified, public relations expert witnesses. She is Accredited in Public Relations (APR) and a Fellow PRSA, awarded by the Public Relations Society of America, one of the leading public relations professional organizations. She is one of 400 members in the PRSA College of Fellows. With a proven track record of success in corporate, agency, technology, government, franchisee, education and health care, Killeen is an accomplished public relations professional whose client campaigns have won awards by PRSA. Her extensive experience enables her to quickly assess client's communications needs and recommend tailored, cost-effective strategic solutions. Killeen served as the President and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America in 2002, where she led the organization to record financial success, a first in its 76-year history. She has has engaged by law firms to provide pre-trial consu...

Jacksonville, Florida

Marketing, Defamation - Communications, Reputation Harm, Public Relations, Brand Reputation, PR/Marcom, Negative Media Exposure, Defamation of Character, PR Professional Practices, Reputational Damage, Media, SEO/Website, Strategic Branding, Public Opinion, Online/Internet Defamation, Online Reputation Management, Advertising, TV/Streaming, Film

A renowned communications professional, Chuck Malkus has 37+ years with leadership developing marketing and public relations strategies for Fortune 500 corporations. His specialization includes crisis management, reputation damage and defamation harm. His agency work includes serving as a chief strategy officer and he provides interviews for TV networks including CNBC, CNN, NBC and Fox Business. He currently lectures as a senior executive in residence at the University of North Florida and previously was a faculty member for Florida Atlantic University. He has worked broadly in advertising, branding, business development and reputation management. A prominent consumer behavior authority, he’s recognized for launching new brands and start-up businesses. Mr. Malkus has been described by The Miami Herald as a “public relations guru” and is a nationally recognized ethics authority. He has been a keynote speaker for organizations including the Kansas Government Finance Officers Associat...

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Defamation, Information Technology - Financial Damages, Economic Damages, Internet Defamation, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Libel Slander, Reputation Management, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Public Relations, Cyber Investigations, Digital Forensics, Social Media, IP Damages, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

Sameer leads a 250+ member team at Blue Ocean Global Technology and Capital Expert Services, specializing in litigation consulting and expert witness engagements. Given the unique nature of each case, Sameer offers a competitive advantage through an integrated team approach, including legal research, data analytics, private investigations, digital forensics, financial analysis, academic insight, and interviews. His team is strategic with client resources, ensuring that reports are developed collaboratively to achieve a blended rate. Co-experts are added strategically on merit. When engaged directly, all reports and testimony reflect Sameer's independent professional opinions Sameer has consulted on 400+ cases and regularly delivers CLE programs for State Bar Associations. He is a former investment and private banker, which affords him a framework for calculating damages on a wide range of case mandates. Over the past decade, Sameer's responsibilities at CFA Institute include publis...

Allen, Texas

Internet, Marketing - SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Google Adwords, Digital Advertising, Trademark, Website Development, crisis communication, public relations, advertising, advertising agency, AI, Advertising, Google, Bing, Wordpress, Defamation, brand reputation

Tony Wright offers over 26 years of expertise in interactive marketing and online reputation management. He is a valuable asset as an expert witness in legal cases involving digital marketing practices, online defamation, and brand reputation issues. He has also served as an expert witness in cases involving trademark disputes. Wright is an expert in search engine optimization with a background in traditional and digital public relations and journalism. Wright has successfully guided companies of all sizes through complex online challenges, helping them achieve profitability and manage crises effectively. Wright’s notable experience includes leading the online reputation management strategy for American Airlines after September 11, 2001. His extensive knowledge of corporate blogging, crisis communication, and digital brand strategy positions him as an authority. As the founder and driving force behind WrightIMC, he has overseen numerous interactive marketing, public relations, and...

Gig Harbor, Washington

Communications - strategic communications, reputation management, crisis management, crisis communications, public relations, media relations, thought leadership, media training, corporate social responsibility, chief communications officer, ghostwriting, messaging, news media

Brad Chase is a strategic communications, reputation management, crisis communications, and media relations expert with 20+ years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, C-Suite executives, boards, startups, campaigns, nonprofits, and high-profile individuals. He has directed communications strategy in crisis situations, media controversies, litigation matters, public policy disputes, corporate reputation challenges, and matters involving public scrutiny. Mr. Chase has worked on thousands of stories with major national and international media outlets, including Agence France-Presse, AP, BBC, CNBC, CNN, NBC News, The New York Times, NPR, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal. He has been retained as an expert witness in a matter concerning a Fortune 500 company’s Chief Communications Officer and has taught communications courses as an adjunct instructor at the University of Southern California. Current Position: Chase Global Seattle / Los Angeles Founder 2010 – Present ...