Stacey K. Sutton

Obtained multimillion-dollar judgments and permanent injunctions in 131 federal fraud prevention lawsuits in various jurisdictions for three major national telecommunications companies. Obtained multimillion-dollar judgments and permanent injunctions in 15 federal fraud prevention lawsuits in various jurisdictions for a leading U.S. MVNO. Drastically reduced imposter fraud targeting a major national satellite and programming provider through a combination of litigation and advice. Created new federal law on behalf of a leading U.S. financial institution for a novel interpretation of removal law in relation to the Edge Act. Prevailed on appeal to the Eleventh Circuit to have the jury verdict in a sexual harassment case vacated and district court’s denial of judgment as a matter of law reversed. Successfully argued on appeal the leading case interpreting the governing Florida charter school statute.

Washington, DC – Wiley is pleased to announce that esteemed litigators Stacey K. Sutton and Amanda R. Jesteadt have joined the firm as partners in the Telecom, Media & Technology (TMT) Practice. Sutton and Jesteadt, who join with TMT Specialist Sue Ann Foster, bring decades of litigation, arbitration, and counseling experience, assisting clients in the telecommunications and technology industries to combat fraud that threatens reputation, relationships, and resources.

Stacey K. Sutton and Amanda R. Jesteadt have joined the firm as partners in the Telecom, Media & Technology (TMT) Practice. Sutton and Jesteadt bring decades of litigation, arbitration, and counseling experience, assisting clients in the telecommunications and technology industries to combat fraud that threatens reputation, relationships, and resources.

Combatting Brand Impersonation in the Voice, Texting, and Internet Environments Scams that impersonate well-known businesses and their recognized brands are consistently among the top frauds reported to the Federal Trade Commission. In 2023, data from the FTC alone show more than 330,000 reports of business impersonation scams, amounting to nearly half the frauds reported directly to the agency. Reported losses to these impersonation scams topped $1.1 billion in 2023, more than three times what consumers reported in 2020. Brand abuse...