Mike Rothschild has served as an expert witness in lawsuits related to disinformation, conspiracy theories, QAnon, the 2020 election, and antisemitism.

As part of this work, Mike has prepared lengthy, heavily researched, easily understood reports for numerous high-profile clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. These reports are invaluable for judges and juries in explaining how conspiracy theories work, why they matter, and how their danger extends far beyond the realm of social media. Additionally, Mike has experience writing rebuttals to other expert witness reports, consulting on deposition questions, and being deposed himself.

Several of Mike’s high-profile expert reports include:

• Eric Coomer, Ph.D. vs. Donald Trump for President, et al.: Provided written report on the links between QAnon and numerous defendants in defamation case brought by former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer in 2021.
• Eric Coomer, Ph. D. vs. Make Your Life Epic LLC dba ThriveTime Show, and Clay Clark: Provided written report on the links between QAnon and the ReAwaken America tour in defamation case brought by former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer in 2021.
• Jack and Leslie Flynn v. Cable News Network, Inc: Provided written report for CNN on links between retired National Security Adviser General Michael Flynn and his family and the QAnon conspiracy theory in defamation/false light claim, This report was cited in the final dismissal of the case.

To discuss expert witness work with Mike, send him an email at rothschildmd@protonmail.com.