MATTHEW B. ROSS

Dr. MATTHEW B. ROSS

Matthew B. Ross LLC
19 Cortes St., Unit B2
Boston, MA 02116
Mobile: 978-888-8517
Introduction

Professional Overview
Dr. Matthew B. Ross is a nationally recognized authority in the quantitative analysis of administrative policing data and its application in high-stakes civil rights litigation. As an Associate Professor of Public Policy & Economics at Northeastern University, Dr. Ross’s scholarship bridges the gap between high-level econometric research and practical legal application. He specializes in identifying and mitigating racial and ethnic disparities within the criminal justice system through the implementation of advanced statistical modeling and causal inference. Dr. Ross received his PhD in Economics from the University of Connecticut in 2016.

Dr. Ross offers clients a rigorous, peer-reviewed econometric approach designed to withstand the most intensive Daubert and Frye challenges. His reputation is built on a dual ability to maintain scientific integrity while providing a communication style that translates complex statistical findings into a digestible, compelling format for judges, juries, and policymakers.

Expert Witness & Litigation Consulting
Dr. Ross is a seasoned testifying expert with extensive experience in federal and state courts. In the last year alone, he has testified or been deposed four times, demonstrating a consistent track record of reliability and composure in the "hot seat." His practice is characterized by a commitment to objectivity and data-driven neutrality; he is frequently retained by both sides of the aisle:
• Government & Law Enforcement: Providing technical assistance and expert witness analysis for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, the City of Boston, and various U.S. Attorney’s Offices.
• Civil Rights Organizations & Private Firms: Conducting plaintiff-side analysis for organizations such as the ACLU of Southern California and leading private firms litigating civil rights claims, police misconduct, and Racial Justice Act (RJA) filings.

Reputation & National Impact
Dr. Ross is the primary architect of the technical framework for the "Connecticut Model," a pioneering, peer-reviewed approach to identifying racial disparities in police traffic stops. He is widely recognized as a national expert:
• Published in the world's most prestigious peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, the American Economic Review, the Journal of Human Resources, and Criminology & Public Policy.
• His approach has been adopted in over 15 states and integrated into the U.S. Department of Justice’s own enforcement activities and consent decree monitoring protocols.
• His approach was presented to Congress, serving as the primary basis for expert testimony regarding national police reform, transparency, and uniform data collection standards.

Scope of Expert Analysis
Dr. Ross provides comprehensive quantitative analysis for complex litigation, specializing in the following methodologies required for evidentiary standards:
• Benchmarking & Disparity Analysis: Utilizing the "Veil of Darkness," population-based, and peer-group benchmarking to identify statistically significant disparities in police-citizen interactions.
• Post-Stop Outcome Modeling: Analyzing "hit rates" and "conditional outcome" models of search success and use-of-force to determine whether investigative actions meet constitutional and statutory standards.
• Econometric Modeling: Applying multivariate regression, fixed effects, and causal inference techniques (e.g., difference-in-differences) to isolate the impact of specific policies from environmental factors.
• Data Forensic Auditing: Cleaning and validating raw data from Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management Systems (RMS), and electronic citation systems to ensure the evidentiary integrity of the dataset.
• Pattern and Practice Evaluations: Conducting longitudinal studies of agency behavior to support or rebut claims of systemic misconduct or Monell "custom and practice" liability.

Areas of Expertise
  • 1983 Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminology
  • Labor Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Police Procedures
  • Public Opinion & Survey Research
Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Associate Professor of Public Policy & Economics at Northeastern University; Affiliated Faculty, Center for Race and Justice and School of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Northeastern University; PhD in Economics from University of Connecticut in 2016
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Economic Association (AEA)
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
Criminal Justice Research Fellow, Arnold Ventures
Research Advisor, Justice Center at Council of State Governments
Visiting Scholar, Department of Public Policy, University of Connecticut
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Associate Professor: Northeastern University, School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs and Department of Economics.
Graduate Courses: Advanced Mathematics & Statistics for Economists, Public Economics, Urban/Regional Economics, Econometrics, and Economic Analysis for Public Policy.
Undergraduate Courses: Economics of Crime, Applied Statistical Methods, Game Theory, Honors Microeconomics, and Principles of Macroeconomics.
Continuing Education: Taught "Causal Methods for Research in Public Safety" at the 2024 American Society for Evidence Based Policing (ASEBP).
Speaking: Invited Subject Matter Expert for the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and the New Jersey Office of Attorney General.
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: Approximately 15–20 occasions.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Econometrics, Statistics, Policing Data Analysis, Racial Profiling/Disparity Studies, Selective Enforcement, 4th Amendment Analysis, Civil Rights (Section 1983) Analysis, CA Racial Justice Act (RJA) compliance, and MA Long Motion Filings,
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 40%.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 60%.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: I have been deposed on 4 occasions in the last 12 months.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: February 2026
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: I have been qualified in federal and state (MA & CA) court 5 times in the last 12 months.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: I have testified 4 times in both federal and state (MA & CA) court in the last 12 months.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximately 12 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Litigation consulting, forensic data auditing (CAD/RMS systems), expert reports, Econometric & statistical modeling, and trial testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $320
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $320
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 420
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 420
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Standard reimbursement for travel (airfare, lodging, meals) and any specialized data processing costs for external high-compute resources depending on needs.
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