Human Resources Expert Witnesses in California
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: Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Human Resources, Harassment, Retaliation, Negligent Hiring, Sexual Harassment, Leaves Of Absence, Workplace Investigations, Ada, Disability Accommodation, Disability Discrimination, FEHA, Hiring, and Hostile Work Environment.
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Ramona Powell, SPHR
Human Resources Expert Witness - C-Suite Executive
exPRt HR LLC
Employment, Human Resources
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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
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Discrimination, Human Resources, Policies & Procedures, Wrongful Termination, Harassment, Retaliation, Hostile Work Environment, Racial-Gender & Age Bias, Work accommodations, Personal & Psychological Injury, Expert Reports & Trial Testimony, Workplace Investigations, Standard of care, Negligent hiring, Work Place Safety, Abuse
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 Educational Masters Degree in Counseling Psycholog...
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Devin Rapp, PhD
Leadership, Workplace Culture, and Burnout Expert
San Diego State University
Carlsbad, California
Management, Human Resources
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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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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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Regina W. Romeo
HR & Employment Law Expert (National)
Regina Romeo Consulting
Sacramento, California
Human Resources, Employment
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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
Employment, Human Resources
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Discrimination, Human Resources, Policies & Procedures, Wrongful Termination, Harassment, Retaliation, Hostile Work Environment, Racial-Gender & Age Bias, Work accommodations, Personal & Psychological Injury, Expert Reports & Trial Testimony, Workplace Investigations, Standard of care, Negligent hiring, Work Place Safety, Abuse
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 Educational Masters Degree in Counseling Psycholog...
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Maureen A. Clark, M. Ed, SPHR-CA
Human Resources, Employment Investigations
Three Sixty HR, Inc.
Menlo Park, California
Employment, Management
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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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Beth B. De Lima, MBA, SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP
HR/Voc Rehab Expert Witness
HRM Consulting, Inc.
Murphys, California
Human Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation
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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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Jeffrey S Kane, Ph.D.
Statistician - Discrimination, Wage & Hours, HR
Professional Statistical Services
San Marcos, California
Statistics, Human Resources
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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...
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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
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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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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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Andrea Kelly Smethurst, Esq., AWI-CH
Workplace Investigations - Attorney Investigator
Andrea Kelly Smethurst Law P.C.
Walnut Creek, California
Employment, Investigation
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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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Ramona Powell, SPHR
Human Resources Expert Witness - C-Suite Executive
exPRt HR LLC
San Marcos, California
Employment, Human Resources
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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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Jon D. Sand, Ed.D., M.S.
K-12 Education Standard of Care & Supervision
Thousand Oaks, California
Education & Schools, School Safety
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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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Laurie Chua
HR and Employment Law Expert Witness | California
California HR Expert Opinion
San Diego, California
Human Resources, Employment
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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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Lena R. Alvarez
Employee Investigations & Case Review Expert
Fresno, California
Human Resources
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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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Shirin Forootan, Esq.
Human Resources/Workplace Investigations Attorney
Forootan Law Corp.
Newport Beach, California
Human Resources, Employment
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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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