Performance Management Expert Witnesses

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...

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...

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.