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Human Resources Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of human resources expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on human resources and related issues. Human resources expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these human resources expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Human Resources, Discrimination, Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Background Checks, Negligent Hiring, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Investigations, Compensation, Workplace Violence, Ada, Hiring, Investigations, and Negligent Retention.

Timothy C. Egan, SPHR

Human Resources Expert
38 Years Experience
Employment/Hiring/Sourcing

Marshall L. Hennington, Ph.D

Employment Discrimination
Wrongful Termination / HR
Sexual Harassment

Highly Experienced Expert

Negligent Hiring/Retention
Human Resources
Policies/Procedures

Ramona Powell, SPHR

Former HR Executive
30+ Years Experience
Experienced Expert Witness

Robert Capwell, RIMS-CRMP

Background Check Expert
Negligent Hiring Litigation
Employment Screening Expert

Margaret Olund, PhD

HR Expert
Complex Employment Matters
30+ Years Experience

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Ramona Powell, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Witness - C-Suite Executive

exPRt HR LLC

Employment, Human Resources - Human Resources, Discrimination, ADA Accommodation, Disability Discrimination, Talent Acquisition, Retaliation, FEHA protections, Constructive Termination, Wrongful termination, Worker's Compensation, Wage and Hour, Employment discrimination, Leave protection and discrimination, Whistleblower

With years of successful experience working as an HR Expert Witness, exPRt HR provides authoritative analysis and testimony in cases involving employment practices, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, workplace harassment and more. At exPRt HR, we’re passionate about offering accurate, unbiased testimonies. Legal professionals appreciate our proven ability to provide clear and concise opinions in cases covering a wide variety of topics. ‍ We don’t just provide analysis and reports, we also help unravel the complexities of HR practices within a case, whether for the Plaintiff or the Defense. Thorough case analysis by a highly skilled HR professional, Expert guidance in the nuances of HR practices, exceptional, compelling, unbiased HR testimonies. We provide case analysis, discovery review, expert witness reports, depositions, and trial testimony. exPRt HR thoroughly reviews all discovery, including deposition transcripts and related exhibits to provide compelling repo...

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Marshall L Hennington, Ph.D, Ed.M, MA, BA

Employment Law Expert - Ivy League Graduate

Hennington and Associates

Employment, Human Resources - Discrimination, Harassment, Human Resources Policies & Procedures, Wrongful Termination, Constructive Discharge, Retaliation, Hostile Work Environment, Racial-Gender & Age Bias, Work accommodations, Personal & Psychological Injury, Expert Declarations - Expert Reports & Trial Testimony, Workplace Investigations, abuse

Independent Employment Law Expert Witness. Current President and CEO of Hennington and Associates with Offices in: New York, Miami, Beverly Hills, Sacramento University of California Berkeley and Columbia University Educated, Ph.D. Independent Organizational Psychologist - Trains Human Resources Management on best practices for workplace conduct and improving the culture within the workplace. Independent Employment Law Independent Expert Witness for cases involving Human Resources dynamics. Ability to demonstrate innovative problem solving approaches for Human Resources Departments. Highly Skilled Independent Organizational Psychologist that conducts research to identify solutions to problems that improve the well-being and performance of organizations and their employees. Helped Plaintiff Lawyers and Defense Lawyers prevail at Trial. Marshall L. Hennington, Ph.D. received his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from the University of California Berkeley. Received his Educat...

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Laura Ingegneri, SPHR, PSHRA-SCP, SHRM-SCP

Human Resources Expert Witness

HR ExecPro, LLC

Mesa, Arizona

Human Resources, Employment - Hiring, Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Workplace Investigations, Progressive Discipline, Terminations, Public Sector/Government Human Resources, Complex Human Resource Issues, Human Resources Policies, Human Resources Practices, Recruitment and Selection, Employee Handbooks

Laura Ingegneri has over 30 years of experience in HR. During those 30+ years, she gained extensive knowledge in hiring practices, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, terminations, performance management, and employee-related policies, procedures and handbooks. She has completed numerous sexual discrimination and harassment investigations and has extensive experience reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations to management relating to sexual discrimination and harassment allegations and investigations. Laura has three HR certifications: Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), Public Sector Human Resources Association's Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP), and Society for Human Resource Management's Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). These certifications require successful completion of exams and continuing recertification. Laura also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

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Bradford H Taft, MBA, CMF, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CFLC

Employment & Vocational Evaluation Expert Witness

Taft Vocational Experts LLC

Scottsdale, Arizona

Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation - Human Resources, Vocational Evaluation, Earning Capacity, Labor Market, Employability, Wrongful Termination, Divorce, Job Search Effectiveness, Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation

Brad Taft has over 40 years experience in the recruiting, outplacement, career transition, and organizational development fields. He has provided expert consulting, reports, and/or testimony in over 625 cases involving wrongful termination, divorce, personal injury, wrongful death, and workers compensation. Brad is also the Chief Career Strategist of Taft Career Group, a career management consulting firm that supports individuals in planning and implementing effective job search campaigns. Prior experience includes recruiting and consulting with firms such as Korn/Ferry International, Lee Hecht Harrison, Right Management Consultants, and Spherion. He has provided recruitment, talent management, and organizational development services for companies in a large number of service and manufacturing industries; and he has provided career consulting to individuals in all functions and all levels of organizations. Brad holds certifications in the human resources, career consulting, and lit...

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David R. Mitchell, CPCU, CIC, MBA, MA.HR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Insurance Standard of Care Expert

Ideal Insurance Agency

Surprise, Arizona

Insurance - insurance standard of care, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, workers compensation, human resources, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance, cyber insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, business insurance

David Mitchell (“David”) has held an Arizona Property and Casualty License since 1980 and Life and Health license since 1988. He has held the Certified Insurance Counselor (hereinafter “CIC”) for over thirty years. David has attended over five hundred hours of classroom instruction with CIC primarily involving insurance policies. In addition, David completed his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (“CPCU”) in 2022. The CPCU designation consists of eight parts and in the opinion of many as the highest professional property/casualty designation in the insurance industry. He has recently obtained his Associates in Claims (AIC) professional designation. David holds a bachelor's in business management, a master's degree in business administration (MBA) and a master's degree in human resources. David has been an owner and insurance producer for over 40 years and teaches insurance producers in continuing education. David has consulted on over 65 cases as an insurance consultant an...

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Shirin Forootan, Esq.

Human Resources/Workplace Investigations Attorney

Forootan Law Corp.

Newport Beach, California

Human Resources, Employment - Workplace Investigations, Disability Accommodations, Workplace Policies, Wage and Hour, Harassment, Retaliation, Discrimination, Leaves of Absence, Wrongful Termination, Pregnancy Accommodation

Shirin Forootan is the Managing Attorney at Forootan Law Corp., where she provides a wide variety of services related to employment law, including litigation (both sides), workplace investigations, advice & counsel, workforce training, and expert witness testimony. She brings to the table over seventeen years of experience practicing law in Orange County, where she has had the privilege of litigating cases at large, medium, and small law firms, on both the defense and plaintiff’s side. Ms. Forootan is well-versed in California employment laws, particularly claims for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. Ms. Forootan commenced her career at Latham & Watkins LLP after earning her law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. She earned her Bachelor degrees in both Communications and Law & Society from the University of California, San Diego, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude. Ms. Forootan routi...

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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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Jeffrey S Kane, Ph.D.

Statistician - Discrimination, Wage & Hours, HR

Professional Statistical Services

San Marcos, California

Statistics, Human Resources - Statistical analysis, Database analysis & Programming, Mathematical modeling, Management science, Discrimination in hiring/promotion/retention, Wrongful termination, Compensation/Pay Systems, California Wage & Hour analysis, Performance appraisal, Recruitment, selection, Survey research/analysis

Jeffrey S. Kane is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (Ph.D., The University of Michigan; M.A. in Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota) with extensive education and experience in the application of statistical and quantitative methods, data analytic computer programming, and all aspects of human resource management and industrial/organizational psychology. Litigation Support: Since 1974, Dr. Kane has been providing litigation support/expert witness services to attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has served as an expert witness in legal cases in which he was called upon to provide statistical analysis and expert testimony related to: ● Employment Discrimination (selection, promotion, pay, discipline) ● Wrongful Termination ● Staffing Issues (including alleged overbilling of government agencies) ● Violations of Federal regulations (e.g., for performance appraisal and management systems) ● Wage & Hour Law (e.g., analysis of timeclock rec...

Negligent Hiring and Supervision

Sexual Assault and Abuse
Workplace Violence and Death
Fair Credit Reporting Act FCRA

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Andrea Kelly Smethurst, Esq., AWI-CH

Workplace Investigations - Attorney Investigator

Andrea Kelly Smethurst Law P.C.

Walnut Creek, California

Employment, Investigation - Workplace Investigation, Independent Investigation, School Investigation, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Bullying, Employment Policies/Practices, EEO, HR, Human Resources, Impartial Investigation, Title VII, Adequacy of Investigation, Sufficiency of Investigation

25 years conducting independent workplace investigations for public and private employers involving complex and varied allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and other alleged wrongdoing. Andrea has been retained by plaintiffs and defendants as an expert witness on the adequacy of the workplace investigation, employer harassment and discrimination policies, and response to complaints. Andrea has served as an Equal Employment Opportunity Monitor for employers required to implement a monitoring program. As a monitor, Andrea has overseen employer compliance with harassment and discrimination training requirements, developed complaint procedure policies, and overseen employer response and investigation of employee complaints. Prior to forming her own firm, Andrea was an employment attorney with Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton and Dillingham & Murphy. Andrea holds the Association of Workplace Investigator's Certificate, and received a certificate from AtIXa...

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Devin Rapp, PhD

Leadership, Workplace Culture, and Burnout Expert

San Diego State University

Carlsbad, California

Management, Human Resources - Workplace burnout, Toxic workplace culture, Employee engagement, Hostile work environment, Organizational behavior, Leadership, Conflict, Burnout, Executive leadership, Psychological safety, Employee mental health, Workplace harassment, Management practices, Burnout prevention, Organizational culture, Negotiation

Dr. Devin Rapp is a business school professor and researcher specializing in organizational behavior, leadership, workplace culture, employee well-being, workplace mental health, and burnout. He teaches courses in leadership, management, negotiations, and organizational behavior and conducts highly cited research on workplace stress, burnout, psychological safety, employee well-being, and organizational culture. Dr. Rapp has experience teaching undergraduate, graduate, executive, and international business students, including visiting lecturer appointments abroad. His work examines how leadership practices, organizational systems, workplace norms, and management decisions affect employee well-being, employee engagement, performance, retention, and workplace culture. Areas of expertise include: Workplace burnout and chronic stress Organizational culture and toxic workplace dynamics Leadership effectiveness and management practices Employee mental health and psychological safety Wo...

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Ramona Powell, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Witness - C-Suite Executive

exPRt HR LLC

San Marcos, California

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Maureen A. Clark, M. Ed, SPHR-CA

Human Resources, Employment Investigations

Three Sixty HR, Inc.

Menlo Park, California

Employment, Management - HR, human resources, employment, investigation, policies, hiring, negligent, termination, wrongful, discrimination, harassment, retaliation

I have been consulting with organizations of all sizes and types for more than three decades. My deep understanding of employment issues and track record of developing practical, workable HR solutions makes me invaluable to our clients and a rich resource for counsel. Each aspect of my work informs and continually improves the others. As a consultant, I created HR infrastructure and provided day-to-day guidance to keep our clients running smoothly. When called to investigate a workplace dispute, I also assess what could have avoided the problem or resolved it at a much lower level. What I learn informs my consulting. Expert case consultation and testimony offer the most in-depth analysis of when and how a situation went wrong, as well as missed opportunities for setting it right. I am active in professional associations and have numerous HR certifications, and I investigate under a CA private investigator's license. I have been retained many times to evaluate the adequacy o...

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Jon D. Sand, Ed.D., M.S.

K-12 Education Standard of Care & Supervision

Thousand Oaks, California

Education & Schools, School Safety - Standard of Care, Student & Staff Supervision, School Safety & Security, Playground Safety, Mandated Reporting, General & Special Education, IDEA / IEPs - Disabilities, Discipline Policies & Justice, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Human Resources, Wrongful Termination, Staff Dev'l & Trainings, Board Policies & Regulations

Introduction Dr. Jon D. Sand brings more than 35 years of direct pre-K–12 experience to his work as an independent educational expert and consultant. He earned his Doctor of Education in K-12 Educational Leadership from USC, a Master of Science in Special Education from California Lutheran University, and a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. He holds the full complement of teaching and administrative credentials for his field and advanced certifications in district operations. His expertise spans general and special education; due process; special needs eligibility and case management; human resources; school site safety and student supervision; personnel evaluation; and district governance and operations. Dr. Sand is recognized for his depth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and for an exemplary record at every level of the profession. He has served with distinction as a classroom teacher—selected as a National Teacher of the Year by the Amgen Foundation – master and mentor teach...

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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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Lena R. Alvarez

Employee Investigations & Case Review Expert

Fresno, California

Human Resources - Sexual Harassment & Misconduct, Time Clock & Payroll Fraud, Poor Management / Leadership Conduct, Title VII Discrimination, Theft Embezzlement & Financial Misconduct, Hostile Work Environment & Bullying, Policy & Code of Conduct Violations, Retaliation & Whistleblower Complaints, Central Valley, Central California

Over 20 years of progressive HR and employee relations experience with a specialized focus on workplace investigations and defensible documentation. Conducted and overseen 100+ investigations across multiple industries and case types, partnering with leadership and legal counsel to ensure fairness, neutrality, and compliance. Types of Investigations Conducted: -Sexual Harassment & Misconduct -Title VII Discrimination (race, gender, age, disability, etc.) -Hostile Work Environment & Bullying -Retaliation & Whistleblower Complaints -Time Clock & Payroll Fraud -Theft, Embezzlement & Financial Misconduct -Policy & Code of Conduct Violations -Substance Use, Safety, and Workplace Misbehavior -Poor Management / Leadership Conduct -Ethics, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest Breaches Reporting & Documentation Expertise: -Skilled in creating comprehensive, defensible reports documenting findings and investigative processes -Experienced in neutral, objective interviews and evidence ga...

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Beth B. De Lima, MBA, SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP

HR/Voc Rehab Expert Witness

HRM Consulting, Inc.

Murphys, California

Human Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation - FMLA, CFRA, ADA, Sexual Harassment Retaliation, Discrimination Policies, FEHA, Workers Compensation, Job Analysis, Mediation, Human Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation

Ms. De Lima is a nationally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, with California State specific certification, and was appointed to the International Employee Health, Safety and Security Special Expertise Panel. Areas of expertise include ADA/FEHA, FMLA/CFRA and PDL compliance, sexual harassment, matching performance to standards and reasonable accommodation. She has done extensive work on Wrongful Termination, Workers' Compensation, Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation, and Retaliation cases. Ms. De Lima has experience in both plaintiff and defense cases.

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Erin L Shelby, PHR

CA HR Expert Witness, Federal, State, Priv Sector

Shelby HR Solutions Inc.

Sacramento, California

Employment, Human Resources - Human Resources, Workplace Investigation, Disability Leave, Reasonable Accommodation, Wrongful Termination, Medical Leave of Absence, Harassment, Recruitment, Retaliation, Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, Hiring Practices

Award-winning HR executive and national keynote speaker with 30+ years of experience advising CEOs on culture and organizational transformation. Experienced Human Resources expert witness providing independent analysis, case review, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense matters in state and federal litigation across the United States. Employment litigation matters include workplace investigation, harassment and retaliation, discrimination, sexual misconduct, medical and disability leave, reasonable accommodation, hiring practices, and wrongful termination.

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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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Marshall L Hennington, Ph.D, Ed.M, MA, BA

Employment Law Expert - Ivy League Graduate

Hennington and Associates

Beverly Hills, California

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Laurie Chua

HR and Employment Law Expert Witness | California

California HR Expert Opinion

San Diego, California

Human Resources, Employment - HR, Employment Practices, California Employment Law, Workplace Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Disability Accommodation, Wage and Hour Compliance, Employee Relations, HR Compliance, Harassment Case

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, focus...

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Victoria T Aguilar

Employment & Workplace Investigations Expert

The AR Group

Greenwood Village, Colorado

Employment, Human Resources - Employment Law Expert Witness, Workplace Misconduct, Workplace Investigations, Internal Investigations, Human Resources Compliance, Corporate HR Governance, EEO / Equal Employment Opportunity, Title VII Compliance

I am an employment attorney, workplace investigator, HR consultant, and expert witness with more than 33 years of experience helping organizations and the attorneys who represent them navigate complex workplace and compliance matters. I have been retained as an expert witness by both plaintiff and defense counsel in federal and state courts, providing expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony across a wide range of employment law matters. My opinions center on workplace investigations, employer policies and practices, employee discipline, HR standards of care, and whether organizational actions align with applicable legal standards and industry best practices. I am known for my ability to translate complex HR and employment concepts into clear, well-supported opinions that hold up under cross-examination and resonate with judges and juries. As the Founder and Managing Director of The AR Group, LLC, my practice focuses on Title VII discrimination, harassment, and re...

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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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Mary Adams, JD

Human Resources Expert and 20-year Practitioner

EXPERT WITNESS FROM TERG

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Human Resources, Employment - Certified EEOC Investigator, discrimination, wrongful discharge, background checks, classifications, retaliation, harassment, benefits, handbooks, worker’s compensation, timekeeping, severance, overtime, Human Resources , auditing, HR Generalist, compensation, Non-profit, Pay plans, Accommodations

Summary Human Resources Expert & Practitioner Over twenty years as a Human Resources Generalist and an expert in all areas of Human Resources. (i.e. wage, safety, benefits, job descriptions, policies and procedures, labor laws and compliance, focusing on Employee Relations/ER). My ER knowledge focuses on the areas of providing advice, mediation, investigating workplace disputes, risk assessments, recommendations of remediation, training, involuntary termination, wage correction, discrimination, performance, drafting HR documents, etc. Expert in conducting salary drafting job description reviews and establishing salary ranges for fair pay in accordance with compliant job descriptions. EXPERT WITNESS – Work with attorneys to provide Human Resources litigation consulting and expert witness services (depositions, in-court testimony, case review, etc.) in the areas of Human Resources. Provide expert witness, reports, consulting, investigating, analyzing, testifying and litigation suppor...

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Gary L Deel, PhD, JD, MS, MA

Hospitality Expert (Hotels, Restaurants, etc.)

FC Consulting & Expert Witness

Windermere, Florida

Hotel & Restaurant, Travel & Tourism - Business, Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Employment, Human Resources, Safety, Security, Resorts, Lodging, Airlines, Cruise Lines, Meetings, Conventions, Conferences

Dr. Gary Deel is a polymath with a strong record of career success in several industries including hospitality management, higher education, legal work, and professional consulting, and a mastery of knowledge in several other academic areas including business management, aerospace studies, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice. Gary has spent more than 15 years as a professor at various institutions, including Valencia College, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Colorado Technical University (CTU), Kaplan University, the Art Institutes (Ai), the University of Central Florida (UCF), American Public University System (APUS), Colorado State University (CSU), and University of Florida (UFL), and Thomas University (TU). Gary has developed and taught courses in business, hospitality, leadership, ethics, law, professionalism, sales and marketing, engineering, maintenance, culinary arts, human resources, space studies, astronomy, and other academic areas. Gary currently serves ...

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Jean L. Seawright, CMC

Seawright & Associates

Maitland, Florida

Employment, Human Resources - Negligent hiring, negligent retention, discrimination, harassment, termination, HR practices, HR policies & procedures, Title VII, background checks, compensation, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, overtime, FLSA, EEOC, investigations, employee handbooks, employment regulations, HR practices

As a highly professional and credible human resources management consultant, since 1987, Jean Seawright has provided professional HR consultation to employers in multiple industries nationwide. She is available to provide case analysis and expert witness services in cases involving negligent hiring, negligent retention, negligent supervision, discrimination, background checks, ADA, harassment (all types), terminations, Title VII/EEOC compliance, HR practices, investigations, wage and hour/FLSA/overtime matters, policies and procedures, and state/federal employment laws/regulations. Ms. Seawright is also a highly regarded speaker at state/national conferences and has published numerous articles in the field of human resources. She is a Certified Management Consultant, a designation credentialed by the Institute of Management Consultants. The CMC designation is the preeminent mark of achievement obtained by less than one percent of all consultants.

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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 - 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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Kathryn M Hartrick, Esq. AWI-CH

Workplace Investigation Expert Witness

Hartrick Employment Law & Investigations

Chicago, Illinois

Employment, Human Resources - Workplace Investigator, International Borders, Litigator, Public Company Officer, AWI, Executive Coach, Boards of Directors (BOD), Law Firm Partner, Employment Law Expertise, Disability, Mediator, Harassment, Adjunct Law School Professor, Employment Discrimination, Leaders, C-Suite Leaders, Bullies, Government Employee, SHRM

I am an employment lawyer, and I specialize in workplace investigations. I have over 25 years of experience. I conduct complex workplace investigations including those crossing international borders, involving C-Suite leaders, Boards of Directors, multiple complainants and/or respondents, and those involving contentious workplace relationships. Hartrick Employment Law & Investigations (HELI) also focuses on training and executive coaching associated with workplace investigations. I am also General Counsel for a global executive coaching firm. My background includes five years managing a team of investigators as Deputy Commissioner for the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) discrimination agency. I am a former law firm partner/litigator, and I taught employment discrimination at Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. I successfully performed corporate officer positions in the legal and human resources functions for over 15 years, with global, publi...

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Elliot D Lasson, Ph.D., ABPP

Licensed Organizational Psychologist

Lasson Talent Solutions

Baltimore, Maryland

Human Resources, Employment - Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Workplace Violence, Negligent Hire & Retention, Whisleblower Protection, Sexual Harassment, Background Checks, Wrongful Termination, Employment Policies & Handbooks, ADA & Reasonable Accommodation, Workplace Stress, Hiring Practices, Performance Management, Retaliation, Remote Work

My name is Elliot D. Lasson. I am an Organizational Psychologist with 30+ years spanning corporate, public sector, consulting, higher education, and nonprofit environments. I bring real-world context that judges and juries understand. I bring a dual perspective advantage —not just academic theory. I have a rare credential combination. I am among the few Licensed Psychologists in the U.S. holding both Board Certification in Organizational and Business Consulting Psychology (ABPP) and senior-level HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, HRCI), thus bridging the gap between psychological science and business practice. I have a proven track record, having successfully consulted on 15+ employment litigation cases, representing both plaintiff and defendant sides. I have performed document review, delivered expert reports, provided strategic consultation, and testified at deposition and at trial. Education & Credentials • Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology - Wayne State University • Lic...

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Jeffrey R. Ketchum, CRA

Executive Recruiting & Compensation Expert

Lordstone Corporation

Gladstone, Michigan

Employment, Human Resources - executive recruiter, executive compensation, recruiter, recruitment, recruiting, executive search consulting, headhunter, compensation, earning capacity, wage loss, employability, employment, job search analysis, executive assessment, vocational, placement, earnings, Human Resources, Defamation, lost income

Jeffrey Ketchum is an executive recruiting and compensation expert witness with 30 years of executive level (C-level, VP, Director, Manager & Staff) experience with small businesses, middle market and Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Ketchum has personally completed over 220 engagements focused on executive recruiting, executive compensation, executive marketability, management appraisal and candidate assessment. He is the President of several strategic HR, executive search & compensation consulting firms, including Lordstone Corporation and Dieck Executive Search, Inc. Mr. Ketchum is a graduate of Cornell University's Advanced Program for Executive Search & Leadership Consulting and Wharton's Executive Compensation: Strategies & Frameworks program. He is an AESC Certified Researcher/Associate (CRA) through the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants, the official representative of the industry to the US Government and European Commission. Mr. Ketchum has global ex...

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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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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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Timothy C. Egan, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Legal Witness

Coalition Resources Group

New Mexico

Human Resources, Hospital Administration - Human resources, HR, healthcare, hospitals, employee relations, hiring, labor relations, union avoidance, background checks, investigations, drug testing, sexual harassment, termination, collective bargaining agreement, discipline, workplace violence, HIPAA, performance evaluation, FMLA, ADA

Seasoned, SEAK trained, executive-level human resources leader. 38 years of experience in all HR functional areas, most notably employment/hiring/strategic sourcing, employee & labor relations/union avoidance, managerial training. Additional experience in: - Mediation conflict resolution - Employee training & development - Resource allocation assessments - RIFs - Layoffs/Reduction in Force - Leave of Absence - Reasonable Accommodation - ADA - Interactive Meetings - Job Descriptions - Performance Evaluations Special experience in healthcare/hospital human resources. 13-year Marine Corps veteran, including Desert Storm Gulf War.

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Elena Paraskevas-Thadani, Esq., AWI-CH

Workplace Investigation Expert Witness

EPT Legal LLC

Armonk, New York

Human Resources, Investigation - Workplace Investigations, Employment practices, Employment Law, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employment Compliance, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace

I received my law degree from Fordham Law School, where I was a senior editor for the Urban Law Journal. While in law School I founded Fordham’s chapter of the Unemployment Action Center representing unemployment insurance claimants in DOL hearings, served as an intern for two federal judges in the Eastern District of New York, and as an intern in the United States attorney’s office criminal division. After graduation in 1997, I worked as a law clerk for a federal judge, The Honorable Nicholas Tsoucalas of the United States Court of International Trade, who also sat by designation on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and several district courts nationally during my clerkship from 1997-1999. After my clerkship, I worked as a litigation associate of commercial and employment matters with the Wall Street law firm Seward and Kissel from 1999-2000, until I was offered a second federal clerkship in the Southern District of New York with the Honorable Andrew J Peck from 2000 through 2002...

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Timothy A Dimoff, CPP

Police & Security Procedures Expert

SACS Consulting & Investigative Services

Akron, Ohio

Police Practices & Procedures, Security - Police Procedures, Police Use of Force, Active Shooter, High-risk Workplace, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Internal Theft, Investigations, Human Resources

Certified Protection Professional A.L.I.C.E FBI Task Force Member Former detective in the Akron, Ohio Police Department Awarded the International Narcotics Special Award of Honor from the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association in 1991. Dimoff is an internationally board Certified Protection Professional (CPP); a registered national security and human resources expert with the Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA); a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS); a member of InfraGard, a joint professional organization between the FBI and security professionals to work collectively against crime, terrorism and to improve educational abilities and knowledge for the private sector; a member of The National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS); a member of the Ohio Association of Security & Investigative Services (OASIS); and a nationally certified ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training instructor. Dimo...

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Fred Rafilson, PhD

Proven expert in test validity & fairness cases

Rafilson & Associates

Bend, Oregon

Employment, Human Resources - employment discrimination, employment testing, job analysis, Promotional exams, industrial-organizational psychology, disparate impact, test validation, public safety hiring, Promotional assessments, Assessment centers, employment assessment validity, test development and validation, adverse impact

Dr. Fred Rafilson, Ph.D., is one of the nation’s leading experts in public safety (and private sector) assessment validity, fairness, and litigation support. With over 35 years of experience, including landmark test development work, defended and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, and a recent $40M verdict for the Plaintiff in Spencer v. Tatum, Dr. Rafilson provides expert consulting and testimony for law firms, public safety agencies, and unions facing employment-related litigation. * Proven expert testimony in high-value judgments * 35+ years of experience in I/O Psychology and assessments * Founder & former owner/CEO of I/O Solutions, a national public safety assessment firm * Authored 30+ employment exams assessing cognitive ability and personality traits * Served as an expert for DOJ Employment Litigation Division in public-safety testing * Collaborated with hundreds of public safety agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and government entities * Provided expert services for enterpri...

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Timothy C. Egan, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Legal Witness

Coalition Resources Group

Horizon City, Texas

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Avian Tisdale, MD, MBA, Paralegal

Experienced Physician Executive and Paralegal

DHM Consulting

Richmond, Texas

Pain Management - Medicine, Fraud - Adoption, Arbitratilon, Mediation, Banking, Empolyment Law, Business Operations, Dispute Resolution, Document Examination, Failure Analysis, Health Informatics, HIPAA, Hospital Administration, Human Resources, Mangement, Medical Billing, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, School Safety, OSHA

Physician executive with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience across hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient units, urgent care centers, and community health systems. Board-certified physician with deep expertise in medical staff management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Dual-trained with a Paralegal certification and MBA in Finance, offering unique insight into how healthcare operations intersect with legal, financial, and risk domains. Highly experienced in identifying deviations from clinical standards, assessing system-level failures, and providing objective, evidence-based opinions. Independent, Licensed and Board Certified, Full-time Availability AREAS OF EXPERTISE Standards of Care Emergency & Inpatient Pediatric Medicine Hospital & Multi-Site System Administration Medical Staff Credentialing & Supervision Healthcare Compliance (HEDIS, NCQA, HRSA, FTCA) HR Processes & Clinical Oversight Value-Based Care & Quality Metrics ...

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Ali J Riyaz

Grahall LLC

Sugar Land, Texas

Human Resources, Employment - Reasonable Compensation, Expert Witness, compensation-related legal challenges, marital disputes reasonable compensation in intricate business valuations pay equity or disability benefits, two-stage process that integrates seven quantitative concepts and nine qualitative factors., pre-trial

Welcome to Grahall Consulting, your trusted partner in the field of Reasonable Compensation. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing unparalleled expertise in a broad range of compensation-related legal challenges. Whether you find yourself involved in cases pertaining to marital disputes, reasonable compensation in intricate business valuations, pay equity, wrongful death, or disability benefits, our seasoned team is uniquely equipped to assist you through every facet of your case. Our track record over the past decade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. During this time, Grahall Consulting has successfully supported more than 50 complex cases concerning Reasonable Compensation including cases pertaining to intricate business valuations, pay equity assessments, and wrongful death or disability benefit matters. Our consistent ability to provide expert opinions that support favorable outcomes in these cases has solidified our po...

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John K Murphy, JD, PA-C EFO

Fire and EMS Expert - Training and Response

Murphy Law Group

WA - North Bend, Washington

Fire, Emergency Medical Services - Fire Response, Fire Administration, Fire Training, Human Resources, Driving Training, Fire and EMS Operations, Hiring personnel, Emergency Medical Services training, Internal Investigations and Discipline, Employee Terminations

John K. Murphy, JD, PA-C, MS, EFO retired as a Deputy Fire Chief after 32 years of career fire department service, he is a practicing attorney with a focus on employment practices liability, Fire and EMS training safety, employment policy, and practices, forensic evaluation on fire and EMS operations, internal investigations, subject matter expert in pre-hospital EMS and Fire Operations and consulting on risk management for private and public entities. He is a Physician’s Assistant and has been a practicing physician’s assistant since 1977, with a focus on urgent, emergency, pre-hospital medical care, and occupational medicine, and is a current FMSCA Certified Medical Examiner. He was a US Navy Corpsman and a current Fire Commissioner. Mr. Murphy is a National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program graduate. His past fire and emergency medical experience includes being a paramedic/firefighter, paramedic program director, chief fire officer, chief of training, emergency opera...

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Dr. Margaret Olund, PhD MBA SPHR

HR Expert (SPHR) - Complex Employment Matters

HR Expert Guidance

Kelso, Washington

Human Resources, Employment - HR consulting, Impartial Investigations, Complex Case Analyses, Performance Management, ADA accommodations, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Executive Coaching, Leader Coaching, Expert Witness, Organizational Training, Organizational Effectivenesss, HR Policy Development, Equity, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Compliance

Dr. Olund has 30-year background in both federal and public sector environments, as well as Fortune 500 companies, and has a deep understanding of employment best practices, workplace regulations, compliance standards, and organizational practices. This experience supports effective analyses of employment disputes, unbiased workplace investigations, and identification of policy-related issues with precision and credibility. This approach combines practical HR knowledge with a strong attention to detail, ensuring HR services are handled with integrity and accuracy. Her background supports effective analysis of employment disputes, unbiased workplace investigations, and the identification of policy-related issues with precision and credibility. This approach combines practical HR expertise with attention to detail, ensuring services are delivered with integrity, accuracy, and professionalism.

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