Mark Zuckerberg & Paul Schmidt

Mark Zuckerberg: As Meta's CEO, Zuckerberg is expected to testify in the trial. His testimony could be pivotal, and the trial poses a significant reputational risk to him personally, as he is the face of the company accused of harming children.

Paul Schmidt: As Meta's lead lawyer, Schmidt is defending the company, arguing that research does not show a causal link between social media use and poor wellbeing. His defense strategy is critical to Meta's case.

Paul Schmidt: Paul Schmidt, one of Meta Platforms' attorneys, argued that while the plaintiff experienced mental health struggles, Meta Platforms — Instagram was not a substantial factor, suggesting she used the platform as a coping mechanism.

Paul Schmidt: Paul Schmidt is the lawyer for Meta Platforms who argued that the plaintiff's mental health struggles were unrelated to the platforms, a defense rejected by the jury.