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Negligent Hiring Expert Witnesses

Negligent hiring expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on negligent hiring. The negligent hiring expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Child Abuse, Education & Schools, Employment, Hospital Administration, Human Resources, Investigation, Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures, Premises Liability, and School Safety.

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Robert E Capwell, RIMS-CRMP

Background Checks and Negligent Hiring Expert

Capwell Consulting Group LLC

Human Resources, Employment - Background Checks, Employment Screening, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, FCRA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Workplace Violence, Elder Abuse, Employment Due Diligence, Negligent Supervision, Risk Management, Workplace Safety, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Assault, Criminal Background Checks, Wrongful Death, Sexual Misconduct

Robert Capwell is a background screening and background check litigation expert witness leveraging more than three decades of employment screening executive leadership experience. He is the founder and principal consultant of Capwell Consulting Group LLC, which provides litigation support and expert testimony in the areas of employment screening, HR compliance investigations, and medical device manufacturing quality. Widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise on employment screening, Mr. Capwell specializes in providing background check testimony and support for litigation involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), workplace violence, wrongful death, and negligent hiring claims. Robert has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) publications. Robert is a Founding Member and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association of...

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Regina W. Romeo

HR & Employment Law Expert (National)

Regina Romeo Consulting

Sacramento, California

Human Resources, Employment - Title VII Claims, ADA/ADAAA, FLSA, FMLA/CFRA, DFEH, FEHA, Wrongful Termination, Workplace Investigations, PDL, Compliance, Workplace Policy Audits, Reasonable Accommodations, Negligent Hiring, Discrimination, Harassment, Leaves of Absence, Performance Management, Employment Contracts, Benefits

I am a dedicated and accomplished Human Resources (HR) professional and consultant with over 30 years of real-world experience in HR. I am a former Chief Human Resources Officer, author, trainer and keynote speaker. I specialize in employment law including wrongful termination, Title VII, FMLA, CFRA and FLSA compliance in California and across the United States. I have a comprehensive and thorough understanding of HR processes, systems, and compliance requirements. I have a Master's degree in Public Administration and Human Resources Management and I am currently completing my doctorate degree in business administration. For the past 15 years, I have served as a trusted expert witness, leveraging my vast expertise to provide authoritative testimony and consultation in complex legal cases in both state and federal courts throughout the nation. I am regularly engaged to evaluate HR practices and policies, provide post-action assessments and provide litigation support. I am ad...

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Christy A Full, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Witness - Cases Nationwide

FULL Service Consulting

Los Angeles, California

Human Resources, Employment - Negligent hiring, Wrongful termination, Disability accommodation, Discrimination, Harassment, Workplace violence, Background checks, Policies and compliance, Investigations, Job classification, Compensation, Company vehicle use, Negligent supervision, Sexual harassment, Leaves of absence, Workers compensation, Personal injury

Christy Full has nearly 40 years of hands-on experience working with companies ranging in size from 5 to 3000 employees in a variety of industries that include financial services, retail property management, advertising, hospitality, high tech and non-profit. Relying on her deep knowledge of all HR disciplines such as policies and compliance, talent acquisition and retention, compensation, benefits, safety, performance management and training she has been successful in building both an ongoing consulting and expert witness practice for businesses and attorneys. Her degrees in Psychology and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame offer the crucial foundation of Human Resources - combining an understanding of behavior with the ability to analyze data and patterns to design, implement, communicate and refine workplace policies, programs and practices that represent best practices and remain compliant in the ever-changing landscape of employment law. She has attained ...

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James W. Potts, JD

Human Resources/Employment Law

Potts & Associates, Inc.

Pasadena, California

Human Resources, Employment - Human Resources, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Orientation, Discrimination, Violence in the Workplace, Age, Wage & Hour, Active Shooter Training, Hiring & Firing, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Discipline, Automobile Dealerships, Harassment, Disability Discrimination, EEOC, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Supervision, Negligent Retention

I have been an expert witness over the past 22 years. The issues have included, but were not limited to, sexual harassment, harassment in violation of Title VII, the Fair Employment & Housing Act, and sexual orientation, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, background investigations & verification of employment, human resources responsibilities, and documentation and the working environment of automobile dealers, Representation before the: California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board The Department of Labor Standards Enforcement The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The California Civil Rights Department Jim holds 2 degrees, a B.A. and a J.D. Jim was a Master Teacher at the University of Phoenix for 13 years. He taught several subjects on the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Employment Law, Legal Aspects of Supervision, Ethics, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Criminal Procedure. Jim is also a Certified...

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Jason Morris

Background screening, hiring and FCRA Expert

IQubed Advisors, LLC.

Silverthorne, Colorado

Human Resources, Employment - background checks, fcra, background screening, employment screening, negligent hiring, negligent retention, eeoc, background investigation, public records

Jason Morris is a pioneer, thought leader and expert in the background screening industry, with nearly three decades of experience. As co-founder of IQubed Advisors, a firm specializing in advisory services to the background screening sector, Jason is a sought-after consultant, advisor, board member and expert witness in litigation involving background checks. His expertise spans Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, and industry best practices. Jason’s background screening leadership began in 1999 when he founded EmployeeScreenIQ, transforming it into a global leader in employment screening. Under his guidance, EmployeeScreenIQ was recognized for its rigorous standards and earned the prestigious Weatherhead 100 Award for high-growth companies six consecutive years. The company’s successful acquisition by Sterling, the largest background screening firm in the industry, solidified Jason’s reputation as a strategic vis...

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John A Campanella, SHRM-SCP

Law Enforcement Policy and Procedures Expert

Campanella Consulting Group, Inc.

Newark, Delaware

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police policy, police procedure, police standards, police practices, policy compliance, police misconduct, police, investigations, human resources, neglect of duty, fail to train, negligent retention, negligent hiring, law enforcement, private sector workplace investigation, workplace investigations, internal affairs

I am a retired Captain of the Delaware State Police with over 32 years of service, retiring in September 2017 after concluding my career as Director of Human Resources. My assignments included command-level leadership and progressively responsible roles in policy and procedure development, compliance monitoring, internal and external investigations, training and development, program management, and executive leadership. In addition to my operational work, I conducted approximately six sensitive internal affairs investigations for the Delaware State Police and served on disciplinary review boards both as an officer and as a commanding officer. These responsibilities gave me practical experience in applying standards of conduct, evaluating officer candor, and recommending discipline in complex cases. As Director of Human Resources, I was responsible for all hiring and separation decisions concerning the Division’s civilian employees and made hiring recommendations for sworn troope...

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Robert E Capwell, RIMS-CRMP

Background Checks and Negligent Hiring Expert

Capwell Consulting Group LLC

St. Augustine, Florida

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Bruce H. Podrat, MBA, MHA

Hospital administrative litigation expertise

Practical Healthcare Solutions, LLC

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Hospital Administration - Physician credentialing, hospital policies/procedures, hospital standards of care, Joint Comm. Standards, alleged billing disputes, business valuations, negligent hiring, Med. Staff bylaws

Pertaining to litigation support, Mr. Podrat has more than thirty-five years of extensive involvement in complex healthcare-related litigation including, identification of breach of standards of care in the operation of hospitals, nursing homes and ambulatory care environments, physician credentialing in both hospital and managed care organizations, hospital and medical staff bylaws, interpretation of Joint Commission Standards, negligent hiring, managed care contracting, administrative and economic analysis related to enterprise value and third-party billing disputes Mr. Podrat also serves as an advisor and mentor to newly graduated MHA's through the American Collège of HealthCare Executives.

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Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D.

School Safety & Administration & Special Ed

Mashpee, Massachusetts

Education & Schools, School Safety - child safety, Title IX, wrongful death, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, child sex abuse, bullying, special education, child abuse, school discipline, school administration, student restraint, student seclusion, student dismissal, sexual harassment, mandated reporting, school principal, teacher, special education teacher

Experienced special education teacher and administrator (Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Schools). Developer of annual training modules for school staff to prevent and detect suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, and physical restraints. Extensive experience in the prevention of bullying situations within and around school buildings. Responsible for training to reduce instances of child sexual abuse. Extensive experience responding to incidents involving staff conduct resulting in dismissal, bullying, suspected child abuse, inappropriate use of technology, student injury requiring mandated reporting, Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) applications, and involving law enforcement and emergency services. CERTIFICATIONS Special Education Administrator 2026-Present Principal/Assistant Principal (Gr. 5-12): 2025-Present Principal/Assistant Principal (Gr. 5-8): 2010-Present Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (All Levels): 2009-Present Principal/Assistant Princip...

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Kelly D. K. Uebel

Background Screening and Negligent Hiring Expert

Fridley, Minnesota

Human Resources, Employment - Background Checks, Employment Screening, Tenant Screening, Negligent Hiring, FCRA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Workplace Violence, Employment Due Diligence, Workplace Safety, Sexual Assault, Criminal Background Checks, Wrongful Death, Fair Chance, Ban the Box

Kelly Uebel is a legal and compliance expert and authority in the background check and tenant screening industries. Kelly has significant litigation management experience related to employment and volunteer background checks and tenant screening matters. Ms. Uebel’s professional leadership experience includes the past chair and global board member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). Ms. Uebel currently serves as a member of the association’s U.S. Council of Government Relations Committee and serves on the Ethics Advisory Group. Kelly brings 14 years of thought leadership, industry knowledge, and legal expertise as an industry expert consultant and witness. Author of several legal and compliance update articles and thought leadership publications related to employment and tenant background screening. Kelly has served as in-house counsel for a number of firms providing employment background checks, tenant screening, and drug testing services, and has signific...

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R. Leslie Nichols, MSSA, CPP, CPG

Child Sexual Abuse Expert - Schools/Organizations

R.L. Nichols & Associates, LLC

Oxford, Mississippi

School Safety, Child Abuse - sex abuse, child sexual abuse, molestation, grooming, harassment, bullying, school, church, camp, bus, afterschool, sports, olympic, mentor, scouting, coach, background check, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention

Expert Witness At-a-Glance: • 85+ cases retained (2016–2025) • 23 depositions | 2 trials • Balanced practice: 60% plaintiff / 40% defense • Case focus: Child sexual abuse (95%); injury, death or bullying (5%) • Sectors: Religious (35%), Schools (25%), Sports (20%), Mentoring (10%), Residential care (7%) • Courts: Federal (21%) and State/Local (79%) across 20+ jurisdictions Mr. Nichols has over 30 years' experience at the national and local level involving the protection of children. In 2016 he retired as the National Vice President of Child & Club Safety, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where he oversaw the creation of the organization's child protection program, which shaped the policies and practices of thousands of local Boys & Girls Club affiliates and helped to protect millions of children across the U.S. and overseas. Mr. Nichols is a national thought leader and has participated in numerous, national-level projects to prevent child injury in organizations, including: • U.S. P...

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Dana M Cotham, Esq.

Hospitality Premises Liability & Employment Law

Henderson, Nevada

Premises Liability, Employment - Hospitality Law, Negligent Hiring, ADA Compliance, Guest Safety, Inadequate Security, Human Resources, Discrimination and Harassment, FMLA Violations, Employee Discipline, Slip and Fall, Retaliation Claims, Internal Investigations, HR Compliance Audit, Hotel Guest Injury, Sexual Harassment, Risk Management, Failure to Train

Dana Cotham, JD, is a licensed attorney with extensive experience evaluating guest safety and premises liability in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality environments. She has more than 30 years of experience in employment law, human resources management, and organizational compliance. Since 2009, she has taught employment law and hospitality operations law at one of the world's top-ranked hospitality programs. Her areas of expertise include premises liability and employment matters such as ADA and FMLA compliance, wage and hour violations, internal investigations, discrimination and harassment claims, and negligent hiring. Dana is available for plaintiff or defense.

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John F. Doherty, Ed.D.

Renowned School Liability Expert Witness

School Liability Expert Group

Lambertville, New Jersey

Education & Schools, School Safety - Title IX, 1983, wrongful death, school and youth-serving agency liability, negligent hiring, personal injury, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying, physical abuse, student/child supervision, special education, child custody & school review, school security, daycare, camps, colleges & universities

At School Liability Expert Group, we provide services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with the development of pleadings, deposition focus and questions, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, developing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Through the experience of its founder, Dr. Edward Dragan, and expert witness, Dr. John Doherty, along with a highly trained staff, School Liability Expert Group provides quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. John F. Doherty Ed.D. is an experienced public and private school educator who has focused his work on improving schools through effective hiring practices, supervision and training of staff, and building a school culture of sustainability. He has over 35 years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superinte...

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Aaron T. Olson, M.Ed.

Police Practices Expert -Retired State Police

A.T. Olson Consulting, L.L.C.

Beavercreek, Oregon

Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation - Police Procedures, Use of Force, Police Investigations, Police Interviews, Police Arrests, Police Use of Force, Police Shootings, Police Pursuits, Wrongful Death, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, Failure to Supervise, Failure to Train, Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Investigations, Criminal defense, Homicide, Assault

1. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) as a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). 2. Published senior co-writer of CARE Approach: Seeking Solutions to Human Problems, Kendall Hunt. 3. Published co-writer of Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society, 7th Edition by Pearson. 4. Published co-writer of Multicultural and Diversity Strategies for the Fire Service by Pearson. 5. Retired Oregon State Police Sergeant with 26 years of police service. 6. Former Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Instructor on Background Investigations, Internal Affairs Investigations and Report Writing. 7. Former Local Government Personnel Institute HR Investigator: Investigated police chiefs, county commissioners, city council members, and employees. 8. U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Military Police Corp. 9. Retired Commissioned Officer from the U.S. Army Reserves. 10.Bachelo...