Title Ix Expert Witnesses

Title ix 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 title ix. The title ix expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Child Abuse, Education & Schools, Emergency Preparedness, Employment, Investigation, Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Nurse Anesthetist, Pain Management - Medicine, Police Practices & Procedures, Psychology, School Safety, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

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Keith Rohman, AWI-CH

Sufficiency of Investigations - Workplace & Campus

Public Interest Investigations, Inc.

LOS ANGELES, California
Investigation, Employment - Sufficiency of Investigation, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Title VI, Human Rights, Title IX, EEO, Title VII, Religious Discrimination, Death Penalty, Mitigation, Whistleblower, Retaliation, Higher Education, Health Care, Corrections, Police & Fire, Faculty, Law Enforcement
Bio for Expert Witness: Keith Rohman, AWI-CH, is a nationally recognized expert in civil, criminal, workplace, and Title IX investigations. Since founding Public Interest Investigations, Inc. in 1984, he has led hundreds of high-profile investigations involving board members, executives, staff, contractors, and other stakeholders facing allegations such as embezzlement, conflicts of interest, wage and hour violations, discrimination, wrongful termination, and other serious misconduct across public agencies and private sector organizations. Rohman has conducted and overseen Title IX investigations involving sexual assault and misconduct allegations at dozens of colleges, universities, and K–12 districts throughout the Western United States. He also served as principal investigator for U.S. attorneys representing victims tortured at Abu Ghraib prison in litigation against military contractors. His investigative work includes involvement in the Rodney King case, the El Monte Thai gar...
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Stephen C Satterly, II

School Safety Expert Witness

School Safety Shield, LLC

Indianapolis, Indiana
School Safety, Emergency Preparedness - School Security, Educator Sexual Misconduct, School Transportation Safety, Title IX, School Transportation Sexual Misconduct, School Child Abuse, School Shootings, Active Shooter, School Sexual Assault, School Violence, Active Shooter Training, Bullying, Student Supervision, School Safety Assessments
I serve as a Senior Analyst for Safe Havens International, a nonprofit school safety organization, and have conducted assessments in 21 states and across more than 400 schools. I am also the sole proprietor of School Safety Shield, L.L.C., a school safety consulting firm. Throughout my 29 years of service in education, I have held a variety of roles, including teacher, school administrator, coach, athletic director, transportation director, and school safety director. I have presented at the local, state, and national levels and co-authored the book "Staying Alive: How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters." Barron's Educational Series published this book on May 1, 2014. I was a contributing author for Extreme Violence: Understanding & Protecting People from Active Assailants, Hate Crimes, & Terrorist Attacks. Cognella Academic Publishing published this college textbook in 2021. I serve as the lead expert in school transportation assessments for Safe Havens International. I've...
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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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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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Julie Hall, Ph.D.

School Sexual Abuse Expert

Buffalo, New York
Education & Schools, Child Abuse - school, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, child, student, Title IX, Title 9, mandatory reporting, school liability, student sexual abuse, standard of care, sexual misconduct, grooming, standard of care, duty, sex discrimination, child sexual abuse, defense expert, plaintiff expert, negligant hiring
20+ years as Professor and Director of an Educational Leadership Ph.D./Ed.D. Program. Experienced expert. Multi-award-winning teacher. Expert on state and federal mandates in hiring, supervision, retention, and prevention of educator sexual misconduct directed toward students in schools and other settings. Retained nationwide by plaintiffs and defendants on numerous abuse claims from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and through the present. For over two decades, taught doctoral and master’s degree students (who were K-12 superintendents, principals, teachers, coaches, counselors, and leaders of youth-serving organizations) to assess their operations, policies, and procedures in relation to mandatory reporting, federal law, other statutes, and best practices in student sexual abuse prevention. Taught Title IX (including statutes, regulations, and administrative guidelines), monitored Title IX program compliance, and was appointed by D'Youville University as a Title IX Task Force Member. W...
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April L. Woodward, Esq

Seasoned Title IX Expert Witness

Edgewater Higher Education Solutions Ltd

Chardon, Ohio
Education & Schools - Title IX, Title IX Expert Witness, Title IX Reports, Sexual Misconduct, Title IX policy, Title IX Investigations, Title IX Coaching, Title IX Hearings, Title IX Analysis, Higher Education Consulting, Pregnant & Parenting Policy, Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination
April L. Woodward, Esq., is a seasoned attorney and Title IX expert with a decade of experience in civil rights compliance and all aspects of Title IX compliance and Administration. She has served as a Compliance Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Kent State University, where she independently conducted over 100 investigations involving sexual misconduct, domestic violence, stalking, and gender discrimination. She has also provided prevention training for NCAA Division I athletes and collaborated on victim support and education initiatives. Currently, as a Title IX consultant and attorney, she advises public and private educational institutions, delivering services such as interim Title IX coordination, external investigations, hearing adjudications, process advisor services, policy drafting, and expert witness work. She is trained in trauma-informed investigative techniques and has led Title IX trainings for K-12 and higher education institutions. Ms. Woodward has als...
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Anthony B. Mann, D.Ed.

Recognized K-12 Education Expert

Principled Education Consulting

West Linn, Oregon
Education & Schools, School Safety - Standard of Care in Schools, Bullying, Educator Misconduct, Title IX, Sexual Abuse, Mandatory Reporting, Grooming, Student Conduct, Special Education, Campus Supervision, Campus Safety, Hazing, Bus safety, School-Based Mental Health Service, Harassment, Educational Records, Abuse & Neglect, Gifted Education, Restraint & Seclusion
Superintendent | School Safety & Policy Expert | Expert Witness Providing expert witness services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with deposition focus and questioning, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, providing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Providing quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. With 33+ years leading in K-12 education, Dr. Mann has overseen district operations in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Since 2012, he has served as Superintendent of Schools. With expertise in strategic planning, governance, and the development of safe and effective learning environments. Dr. Mann holds a Doctorate in Education (D.Ed.) from the University of Oregon, and has backg...
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Maria A. Babinetz, MS, CRC, ABVE/D, CDMS, CCM, IPEC, LPC-PA, LRC-NJ

Board-Certified ABVE/D Forensic Vocational Expert

Signature Rehabilitation Services, LLC

Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Vocational Assessment, Earning Capacity, Disability Evaluation, Divorce, Wrongful Termination, ADA, ERISA, Discrimination, Title IX, Sexual Misconduct, Employment Mitigation, Loss of Earnings, Expert Testimony, Accommodations, Labor Market Surveys, Job Analysis, Wage Data, Transferable Skills, Vocational Testing, Job Search
Maria A. Babinetz, MS, CRC, ABVE/D, CDMS, CCM, IPEC, LPC-PA, LRC-NJ Vocational Rehabilitation & Employability Expert Nationwide Forensic Practice Maria A. Babinetz is a self-employed vocational rehabilitation and employability expert based in suburban Philadelphia, consulting in federal and state jurisdictions across the United States. Over her 36+ year career, she has performed unbiased evaluations and offered courtroom testimony hundreds of times, partnering with both plaintiff and defense counsel and employing a rigorous, multi-factored methodology. Academic Profile • Ph.D. Candidate, General Psychology (Industrial/Organizational emphasis), Grand Canyon University All doctoral coursework was completed; the program was paused with plans to finish at another institution. Three chapters of the dissertation are completed. • M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Scranton, 1989 • B.S., Individual & Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University, 1987 Licenses & Cre...
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Michael J Rein, BA, MA, ACE, CPP, CPD, INCI, CPM, CCCO, EMT

Campus Safety & Security Subject Matter Expert

COSECURE

Philadelphia PA 19103, Pennsylvania
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Campus Safety, Public Safety, Policing, Event Management, Security, Threat Assessment, Physical Security, Emergency Communications, Clery Act, Title IX, Incident Command, Intercollegiate Sports, Collective Bargaining, Labor & Employee Relations, Accreditation, Shared Services, CCTV
Michael J. Rein is the Principal Consultant at COSECURE (formerly a part of The Healy+ Group and Margolis Healy and Associates), an ancillary business of Cozen O’Connor. Well-versed in law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire service, Mike assists clients in assessing their public safety needs and developing and implementing improvement programs to increase the effectiveness of initiatives and achieve organizational goals. Mike is experienced in leadership and management with a demonstrated record of concern for the public and delivering exceptional public safety services. Before joining COSECURE, Mike was a Rutgers University Department of Public Safety member, retiring in 2022 as the Deputy Chief of University Police. In this role, he served as the executive officer, primarily responsible for all functions of professional standards. Mike has extensive experience in the management of large events gained as the incident commander for NCAA Football and Basketball in t...
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Andrew Rice, DNP, CRNA, ACNP-BC, NSPM-C

CRNA: Educator, Practitioner, & Pain Management

Milan, Tennessee
Nurse Anesthetist, Pain Management - Medicine - Nurse Anesthesia Education, Title IX, Education, Pharmacology, DNP, CRNA Training, CRNA, Epidurals, Program Dismissals, Ablations, Airway Management, CRNA School, Nerve Blocks, SRNA, Regional Anesthesia, Nurse Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
Doctorally prepared Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (DNP, CRNA) with extensive experience in clinical anesthesia, academic leadership, general anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and interventional pain management. Former nurse anesthesia Program Director and long-standing CRNA educator, with direct responsibility for curriculum development, faculty oversight, student evaluation, accreditation standards, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Completed formal Title IX training, with experience addressing academic conduct, professionalism, and policy-driven investigations within healthcare education. Clinically experienced in providing general anesthesia and obstetric anesthesia across hospital and surgical settings. Expertise includes anesthetic planning, airway management, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, perioperative patient safety, documentation standards, and CRNA scope of practice in both care-team and independent practice m...
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Jacqueline Gharapour Wernz

Education & Schools Expert Witness

ECR Solutions LLC

Dallas, Texas
Education & Schools - Title IX, Title VI, Section 504/Title II of the ADA, Special Education and Disability Law, student athletics, athletics equity, NCAA compliance, sex and racial discrimination and harassment, general civil rights compliance, student data privacy, safety and security, general school administration (k-12), First Amendment
Jackie Gharapour Wernz is an expert in the fields of school administration and school compliance with the requirements of Federal civil rights laws. She has over 15 years of experience working with elementary and secondary K-12 public and private/independent schools, including charter schools, and colleges, community colleges, and universities and can serve as an expert in the areas of: peer harassment, including harassment under Title VII (discrimination in employment); Title IX (discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity), Title VI (discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on race, color, and national origin), and Section 504/Title II of the ADA (discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on disability); hazing; bullying; educator sexual misconduct; educator sexual abuse; transgender issues; Greek organizations; steps a school should take to create a safe environment free from discrimination, harassment, an...
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Sandra ("Sandi") E. Aboy, PhD

Title IX & Civil Rights Expert Witness

Title IX Consulting Group

Ashburn, Virginia
Education & Schools, School Safety - Title IX, School Policy & Procedures, Compliance, Timeline Analysis, Civil Rights, Investigations, Infrastructure Analysis, Case Analysis, Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic/ Dating Violence, Stalking, Child Abuse, Hazing, Pregnant and Parenting Rights, Clery Compliance, Clery Act
Dr. Sandra (“Sandi”) Aboy, Ph.D. (formerly Hodgin), is a nationally recognized Title IX and civil rights compliance expert witness with more than 20 years of experience analyzing institutional response systems, sexual misconduct matters, discrimination complaints, and higher education compliance practices. Holding dual Ph.D.s in Education and Political Science/Public Policy, Dr. Sandi combines academic research, institutional practice, and litigation consulting experience to assist attorneys, educational institutions, and organizations navigating complex civil rights matters. Dr. Sandi is the Founder and CEO of Title IX Consulting Group (T9CG), a multidisciplinary civil rights compliance firm supporting educational institutions nationwide through expert witness analysis, institutional audits, investigations, policy development, compliance reviews, prevention programming, and strategic consulting. She is certified in all major Title IX adjudication roles, including investigator, hea...
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Natalia P Zhikhareva, PhD

Gender Dysphoria Expert Adults| 7,200+ Evaluations

DR Z PHD PLLC.

Vancouver, Washington
Psychology, Mental Health - Gender identity, Nonbinary, Gender transition, Civil rights, Gender affirming care, Gender dysphoria, Expert witness, Medical necessity, Custody evaluation, Transgender healthcare, Transgender assessment, Psychological evaluation, Discrimination, Court-appointed, Forensic psychology, DSM-5 diagnosis, Title IX, Competency evaluation
Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva (Dr. Z) is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of exclusive specialization in gender dysphoria assessment and treatment for transgender and nonbinary adults. With over 7,200 completed evaluations, Dr. Z has developed specialized expertise across every type of gender presentation — from straightforward cases to highly complex, atypical situations involving trauma, neurodivergence, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Z holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PhD) and is licensed in California (PSY28888), Texas (#39338), New York (#024701), and Florida (out-of-state telehealth #197). She is court-appointed as an expert witness in California — one of a small number of psychologists recognized by the courts as an authority on gender identity matters — and has provided expert testimony in cases including criminal matters involving life sentences. Her forensic work encompasses gender dysphoria diagnosis, medical necessity evaluations, assessm...