Negligent Supervision Expert Witnesses
Negligent supervision 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 supervision. The negligent supervision expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Child Abuse, Education & Schools, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Employment, Human Resources, Premises Liability, School Safety, and Security.
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Jerome J Rogich, MD, MS, DiMM
Dual Board-Certified EMS Expert - Stanford Trained
Flagstaff, Arizona
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine
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EMS Standard of Care, Paramedic Malpractice, Prehospital Airway Management, Protocol Compliance, Prehospital Triage, Medical Direction, Negligent Supervision, Wrongful Death EMS, EMS Quality Improvement, EMS Documentation, EMS Medication Error, EMS Transport Decisions, EMS Patient Assessment, EMS Scope of Practice
I am a dual board-certified emergency medicine and EMS physician available for expert witness services in cases involving pre-hospital and in-hospital standard of care. I accept both plaintiff and defense engagements nationwide.
The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) recommends that EMS medical directors be physicians with EMS clinical experience, familiarity with pre-hospital care and operations, and ideally board certified in the EMS sub-specialty. I meet and exceed each of these criteria as a dual board-certified (EM and EMS) EMS medical director currently directing eight agencies across Northern Arizona.
**EMS EXPERTISE:** I am one of a limited number of physicians nationally who hold board certification in both Emergency Medicine and the EMS sub-specialty through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. I completed a dedicated EMS Fellowship at Stanford University and currently serve as EMS Medical Director for Northern Arizona Healthcare, providing medical dire...
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James W. Potts, JD
Human Resources/Employment Law
Potts & Associates, Inc.
Pasadena, California
Human Resources, Employment
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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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Don McGray, CPP
Premises Liability/Negligent Security
Next Step Solutions, Inc.
Huntington Beach, California
Premises Liability, Security
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Security Guard operations, Crime Foreseeability, Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Security Procedures, Threat Assessments, Security Policies, Security Training, Use of Force, Negligent Supervision, School Security, Guard Force Management, Apartments, Commercial Properties, Security Standards, HOA's, Risk Assessment
Don is the founder of Next Step Solutions, Inc., an independent security management consulting firm established in 2014. He conducts security risk assessments, writes policies and procedures, assists in developing security personnel, and provides assistance in the procurement of security products and services. He also provides expert opinions and testimony for plaintiff and defense cases involving security negligence, inadequate security, and premises liability.
Don is board-certified in Security Management, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS International in 2015. Don is a current mentor instructor in the annual CPP Review Course, conducted in Los Angeles each year. Don has provided mentoring in the course for the past ten years with a focus on litigation support.
Don retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the US Air Force Reserve after thirty-two (32) years of part-time service, including nine (9) years in the enlisted ranks as a...
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Christy A Full, SPHR
Human Resources Expert Witness - Cases Nationwide
FULL Service Consulting
Los Angeles, California
Human Resources, Employment
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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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Adam Collins, PhD
School Bullying & Harassment Expert
Envision Zero Bullying
Centennial, Colorado
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Standard of Care, Accepted Professional Standards, School Liability, MTSS, PBIS, Deliberate Indifference, Hostile Environment, Student Discipline, School Climate, Program Fidelity, Retaliation, School Policy, Negligent Supervision, Physical Assasult, School Training, Staff Development, Title VI
Dr. Collins is a doctoral-level school psychologist and systems strategist with nearly 20 years of experience in the forensic evaluation of school bullying, discriminatory harassment, and student safety protocols. He earned his degree with a research focus specifically dedicated to effective bullying prevention strategies. This clinical background is bolstered by years of "boots-on-the-ground" experience as a school psychologist in public K-12 settings, providing a deep understanding of the practical challenges of supervision and intervention in diverse school climates. Currently overseeing bullying prevention and school safety initiatives for a Mountain West Department of Education impacting hundreds of schools, Dr. Collins provides expert consultation and testimony on the Standard of Care required to maintain safe, compliant, and inclusive educational environments.
Core Areas of Expertise:
(1) Standard of Care Analysis: Evaluating district adherence to state and federal safe...
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Robert E Capwell, RIMS-CRMP
Background Checks and Negligent Hiring Expert
Capwell Consulting Group LLC
St. Augustine, Florida
Human Resources, Employment
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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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Saralyn Grass, Ed.D.
Veteran PreK-12 Safety & Standards of Care Expert
Verdant Synergies
Jacksonville, Florida
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Childcare Licensing, Program Oversight, Child Abuse, Daycare Standards, Negligence, Child Injury, Mandated Reporting, Preschool Safety, Policy & Procedures, Early Education, Compliance, Early Learning Policy, Negligent Supervision, Afterschool Programs, Child Welfare, Industry Standards, Child Safety, Standards of Care
Dr. Saralyn Grass is a nationally recognized expert in school and child care policy, educational settings, early learning standards and child safety in youth-serving programs. With over two decades of experience in overseeing, developing and evaluating educational systems she brings a unique combination of high-level policy knowledge and real-world operational insight.
Dr. Grass has served in leadership roles at both the state and municipal levels. She has written administrative rules governing early learning programs, advised on child care legislation and led statewide initiatives focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Her work includes drafting and enforcing provider standards related to supervision, mandated reporting, injury documentation and environmental safety.
As a leader in program oversight, she has directed teams responsible for reviewing provider compliance, conducting incident reviews and developing corrective-action plans. She works closely with le...
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Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D.
School Safety & Administration & Special Ed
Mashpee, Massachusetts
Education & Schools, School Safety
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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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R. Leslie Nichols, MSSA, CPP, CPG
Child Sexual Abuse Expert - Schools/Organizations
R.L. Nichols & Associates, LLC
Oxford, Mississippi
School Safety, Child Abuse
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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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David Wolowitz, J.D.
Child Safeguarding Standard of Care Expert
Wolowitz JD Consulting LLC
Greenland, New Hampshire
Education & Schools, Child Abuse
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School standard of care, educator misconduct, educator sexual abuse, trusted adult misconduct, molestation, child sexual abuse, boundary violations, school investigations, student misconduct, harassment, negligent supervision, boundary violations, grooming
David Wolowitz, J.D., serves as an expert witness on the current and historical standard of care for schools and other youth-serving organizations to safeguard children from misconduct by trusted adults. He has been retained by plaintiffs and defendants on matters throughout the country in over a dozen states both a consulting and a testifying expert.
In addition to being retained for current matters, Mr. Wolowitz can testify on the evolution of the standard of care for child safeguarding over the past decades. He has followed social science research and literature about the prevention of and response to child sexual abuse since the 1970s. He has been retained for multiple matters involving historical abuse claims in the 1970s and 1980s.
Mr. Wolowitz has served as an expert in cases around the country involving current and past school standards of care for protecting the health and safety of students, as well as the adequacy of school policies, training, and investigations. He i...
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Ken Wheatley, MA, CPP
Premises Liability / Negligent Security
Royal Security Group LLC
Fairview, North Carolina
Premises Liability, Security
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Negligent Security, Guard Force Management & Performance, Security Procedures, Event Security, Hotels, Retail, Apartment Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Malls, Homicide, Assaults, Battery, Rape, Negligent Supervision, Negligent Training, Negligent Retention, Bars
Mr. Wheatley is the founder of Royal Security Group LLC, an independent security and business management consulting practice. He also provides expert opinions and testifies in plaintiff and defense cases involving premises liability and negligent security in a variety of settings.
Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer (retired) for Sony Electronics' global operations and Sony Online Entertainment's domestic operations.
Former FBI Special Agent with experience leading investigations in a variety of areas, including white collar crime, drugs, kidnapping, bank robbery, espionage, and violent criminal apprehension.
Current member of the Senior Advisory Group with the FBI's Domestic Security Alliance Council and advisor to the FBI's Threat and Resilience Sharing Committee.
Former member of the Board of Directors for the FBI-affiliated InfraGard San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter. Sector Chief Co-Coordinator.
Served on the Citizens' Review Board on Police Practices for th...