Over 35 years professional experience in Employment and Human Resources-related matters.
A sucessful corporate Human Resources executive with leading companies for over 27 years and an independent Human Resources Consultant since 1995.
Actively provides a wide range of services to clients in support of their HR objectives. Has investigated, analyzed, resolved incidents and developed policies, procedures and practices in recruitment, selection, placement, discipline, discharge, discrimination, FLSA, harassment, reductions in force and termination.
Has served as an expert witness for both Defense and Plaintiff cases.
Is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute.
Strong technical knowledge plus excellent communication skills provide high personal credibility.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with emphasis in Personnel Management - California State University, Los Angeles
Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by Human Resources Certification Institute
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Forensic Expert Witness Association
Professionals in Human Resources Association, Board of Directors
Calif. State University, Long Beach, Human Resources Management Advisory Board
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Cal State Long Beach, taught "Measuring HR Effectiveness"
U.C. Irvine, taught "Managing as a Team Leader"
Conducted training programs for clients on Employment, EEO, Sex Harassment,Discrimination, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Teamwork, Time Management and others.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Ten
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Negligent Hiring, Unfair Competition, Race Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, FLSA Overtime, Retaliation for Workers Comp Claim
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 10%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 90%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Five times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: March 2004
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: One
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1999
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, Reports, Testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Please call to discuss
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Please call to discuss
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Please call to discuss
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Please call to discuss
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Portal to portal travel time billed at 50% of consulting rate.
References
Ms. Janet EvansRobins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP
2800 LaSalle Plaza
800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2015
Mr. Kenneth Anderson
Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP
6080 Center Drive, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90045-1574
Ms. Laura McSwiggin
Epport, Richman & Robbins LLP
1875 Century Park East, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90067-2512
