HR and Employment Law Expert Witness | California

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Laurie Chua is an employment practices expert with over 30 years of experience in human resources, specializing in California and Federal employment law. She has held key HR roles at Fortune 25 companies like Dell and Pfizer and has worked extensively with human resources associations like the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and California Employers Association (CEA). As an HR consultant, trainer, and expert witness, Laurie specializes in employment law compliance, employee relations, disability accommodations, and workplace investigations. Laurie’s career includes serving as HR Director at Websense, where she managed operations across multiple regions and led initiatives on discrimination prevention, accommodation management, and compliance. At SGIS, she guided senior leaders on discrimination claims, accommodations, and performance management. Laurie also served as Regional Director for Southern California at CEA, providing HR consulting to over 100 businesses, focusing on compliance, employee relations, and policy development. In these roles, she delivered employment law updates and compliance training sessions, enhancing HR leaders' understanding of best practices and regulatory requirements. Her ability to navigate complex employment matters makes her a highly sought-after expert in litigation. As of November 2024, Laurie has been involved in 39 employment litigation cases, including 18 depositions and 6 trial testimonies, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. She offers objective analysis and credible testimony for cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. Laurie’s deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices allows her to assess workplace policies, compliance, and provide critical insights. Laurie has also served as a Knowledge Advisor at SHRM, handling over 5,000 inquiries annually from HR professionals and business owners on employment law, employee relations, accommodations, and strategic HR. Her ability to translate complex HR regulations into practical, actionable advice has helped HR practitioners navigate compliance challenges, which is particularly valuable in litigation, where adherence to standards is central. Additionally, Laurie has led HR certification preparation courses globally, guiding over 200 professionals to achieve SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. She has delivered certification programs in the United States, the Caribbean, Malaysia, and other regions. Laurie's background as an educator and trainer has sharpened her ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly and effectively—an essential skill for expert witness testimony. Her dedication to continuous learning and fostering professional growth underscores her commitment to advancing the HR field. Laurie’s commitment to ethical standards ensures her analysis and testimony are unbiased, reliable, and grounded in best practices. Her hourly rate is a flat rate for all services, including trial and deposition testimony, and her compensation is not contingent upon the case outcome—reflecting her dedication to objectivity. Laurie is passionate about delivering evidence-based testimony that helps attorneys, judges, and juries understand employment practices and their real-world implications. In summary, Laurie Chua’s extensive experience in human resources, paired with her role as an expert witness, makes her an invaluable asset in litigation involving issues such as discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and compliance. Her in-depth understanding of California employment law and practical HR expertise ensures that she provides credible, persuasive testimony that supports fair dispute resolution. Whether working with plaintiffs or defendants, Laurie brings an insightful and balanced perspective, helping to shed light on complex HR matters and contribute to just outcomes.