Elisa M Mula

Ms. Elisa M Mula

EM Designs, LLC
420 Lexington Avenue, STE 300
New York, NY 10170
Mobile: 718-781-6600
Office: 833-363-6921
Introduction

During her immersion in the Physical Security industry, Ms. Mula worked on the manufacturing, integration, and consulting aspects of the industry, while simultaneously securing her Masters’ Degree in Protection Management from John Jay College. During this time, Ms. Mula expanded her knowledge in the area of video surveillance, access control, biometrics and artificial intelligence; and more specifically, how these technologies play a larger role in developing best practices within a variety of security programs. In 2019, Ms. Mula was formally trained to provide litigation support services in the area of security management.

General Specialties:
Security and Premises Liability

Specialty Focus:
schools, school safety, foreseeability, facial recognition, alarms, access control, surveillance, parking lots, bars, hotels, concerts, sporting events, apartments, retail, guards, lighting, risk assessments, security adequacy

Education:
Masters in Protection Management, Physical Security, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Graduated Dean's List; Bachelor of Science: Economics, Long Island University CW Post

Years in Practice:
10+


Areas of Expertise
  • Alarms
  • Apartment/Condominium Security
  • Crime Foreseeability
  • Premises Liability
  • School Security
  • Security Management
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
  • Video

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: 2013 MASTERS OF SCIENCE: PROTECTION MANAGEMENT, CUNY JOHN JAY COLLEGE Graduated Dean’s List
2009 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ECONOMICS, LIU CW POST Omicron Delta Epsilon Member: International Economics Honors Society
Expert Witness Training Course / SEAK 2019
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: 2011-2017 Vice Chairman/Secretary/Liaison ASIS International Inc. - Alexandria, VA ASIS International is a leading organization dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests. Participated in annual seminars and exhibits and served on councils including Young Professionals and Women in Security. Also represented and served NYC and Long Island local chapters.

2011-2012 Security Specialist & Program Coordinator CUNY Counterterrorism Assessment Program - New York, NY The Counterterrorism Assessment Program of John Jay College of Criminal Justice was a seasonal program offered by the City University of New York Research Department. This program provided consultative services to nonprofits organizations and helped develop their security and protection strategies. Worked in conjunction with grant writers specializing in the Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). Performed Risk Assessment, researched threats and lead a team of security specialists regarding training and project performance.

2018 Adjunct Professor/Long Island Business Institute - New York, NY Taught within the Homeland Security and Security Management Program. Courses taught included Personnel and Physical Security Management and Security Technology.

2019-2022 Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Leader for Women In International Security Global. This organization was established in 2009 and benefits from its proximity to the United Nations, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NYPD intelligence and diverse organizations and individuals working on various aspects of international security. WIIS defines "security" broadly to encompass a range of issues from counterterrorism, defense and arms control to conflict prevention, peace building, human rights, and environmental security.

2021 First Preventers/Active Shooter Prevention Project Las Vegas & Texas A nonprofit dedicated to educating institutions about preventative measures that can reduce the number of Active Shooter incidences across the country.

2022 - 2023 New Product and Solutions Judge for the esteemed Security Industry Association (SIA) during the annual International Security Conference in Las Vegas (ISC West).

2022 Board Member for We The Patriots, a non-profit organization that focuses on legal support to protect American Civil Liberties. Specializing in Supply Chain Stability, Military Services and Veteran's Rights, Environmental Safety, Educational Freedom, Religious Freedom, Wealth and Asset Protection and more.

2022 Board Member for Security Systems News. An industry publication which reports business news for security installers & dealers, product distributors, central stations, engineers & architects, and security consultants & end-users.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Security and Premises Liability, schools, school safety, foreseeability, facial recognition, alarms, access control, surveillance, apartments, guards, lighting, risk assessments, security adequacy
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 3 years working in litigation support services.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: General consulting, site assessments, reports, comparative analysis on best practices.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: No charge for initial consultation/conflicts check.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $350 per hour. It is agreed that this specifically includes (but is not limited to) research, conferences, consultations with Client, reviewing documents, organizing documents, analysis, testing, responding to discovery requests, report writing, testifying, investigating, reading
and signing deposition transcripts, local portal-to-portal travel, waiting time, preparing exhibits, preparing demonstrative aids, and preparation time for testifying at deposition, trial, hearing, arbitration or other venues. Expert’s time will be tracked and invoiced to the nearest .5 of an hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $350 per hour. It is agreed that this specifically includes (but is not limited to) research, conferences, consultations with Client, reviewing documents, organizing documents, analysis, testing, responding to discovery requests, report writing, testifying, investigating, reading
and signing deposition transcripts, local portal-to-portal travel, waiting time, preparing exhibits, preparing demonstrative aids, and preparation time for testifying at deposition, trial, hearing, arbitration or other venues. Expert’s time will be tracked and invoiced to the nearest .5 of an hour.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Duties that reasonably require overnight travel will be billed at the flat rate of $1,000.00/day on site in addition to the hourly
rate set forth above for all worked performed. In any and all events, Client will be responsible for all reasonable out of pocket expenses including, but not limited to travel, testing, research, copying, storage of evidence or documents, etc.


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