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Expert witness for high-stakes defamation cases

Nationally recognized reputation management specialist

Shannon M Wilkinson, Expert Defamation Witness

Shannon M. Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of Reputation Communications

Shannon Wilkinson

Shannon Wilkinson is a nationally recognized authority in online reputation management and an expert witness in defamation litigation.

As the Founder and CEO of Reputation Communications, established in 2009, Ms. Wilkinson has been at the forefront of the online reputation management industry, pioneering specialized services for high-profile individuals and organizations whose public standing is critical to their success.

With over fifteen years of experience, Ms. Wilkinson’s expertise has been utilized by Fortune 500 executives, Forbes 400 philanthropists, Silicon Valley founders, financial institutions, and major educational organizations. Her firm is distinguished as the few online reputation management companies focusing on the unique needs of influencers—individuals with significant impact in business, politics, or social issues.

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Expert Defamation Witness Services

Case Viability Assessment

Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a case from a reputation management perspective to help determine whether it is worth pursuing.

Prepared expert reports that summarize an analysis, findings and professional opinions relevant to a case.

Written Expert Reports

Preparing detailed reports that summarize her analysis, findings, and professional opinions relevant to the case.

Expert Court Testimony

Presenting oral or written testimony based on her specialized knowledge to clarify technical aspects of evidence for judges and juries.

Leveraging professional networks to locate additional experts

Locating Additional Experts

Leveraging professional networks to identify and recommend other qualified experts when needed for a case.

Cost of Reputation Repair Assessment

Quantifying the cost to repair a reputation resulting from defamation.

Litigation Consulting

Evaluating the opponent’s case and providing insight into its strengths and weaknesses.

Representative Case Work for high-stakes defamation and reputation harm lawsuits

U.K. Tabloid Litigation

Retained by legal counsel for a major U.K. newspaper, Ms. Wilkinson’s analysis of search rankings and online visibility demonstrated that a contested image had negligible reach, demonstrating that claims of reputational harm were unsubstantiated.
Entertainment Celebrity Case

Prepared a rebuttal report for a publishing company facing a $30 million reputation damage claim, establishing that the plaintiff’s public profile and online visibility did not support the alleged damages. The matter was settled out of court.
Multinational News Organization

In a $100+ million defamation suit, her investigation revealed the plaintiff’s reputation had already been compromised by their own widely publicized actions. The case was later dismissed.
Higher Education Institute

Ms. Wilkinson’s research in a case involving alleged reputational harm from public commentary showed that prior televised news coverage undermined the plaintiff’s claims.

Thought Leadership and Media Recognition

Cover page of a book titled ‘Reputation Reboot’ by Shannon M. Wilkinson, with the subtitle ‘What Every Business Leader, Rising Star & VIP Needs to Know’ and the label ‘Online Reputation Management’ at the top.

Reputation Reboot: What Every Business Leader, Rising Star & VIP Needs to Know

“Your advice is absolutely on the mark and your expertise is very important to the overall ‘Family Office’ style of service for high net worth individuals.”

—Security Advisor to Forbes 400

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You(Online)

Ms. Wilkinson is the Chief Blogger and Editor at You(Online), a digital magazine published by Reputation Communications to help educate CEOs, C-Suite executives, rising stars and high net worth individuals about online reputation management.

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