University Expert Witnesses in New York

This highly qualified forensic musicologist has over 25 years of experience in his field. He earned his BA in music at Northumbria and his PhD in music at University of Surrey. He is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is highly published in his field, having over 30 books and 300 articles to his name. His primary area of research expertise is the psychology of songwriting and similarity thresholds in popular songs. Currently this expert is the vice president of academic affairs at a music college in Massachusetts where he also serves as a professor.

This expert provides education expert consultation for high-profile and complicated cases. As an educator and administrator, he has more than 35 years’ experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent and director of special education. He also has served as a state department of education official. As a sought-after authority on school safety and education law. This expert has presented at more than 80 events internationally and has been interviewed as an education expert on national and local television programs. Shortly after starting an education management consulting firm, he obtained a law degree with a specialty in education law and have provided consultation on more than 400 cases and testified more than 100 times in courts around the country. His education management consulting firm provides consultation to schools, parents, and attorneys. Attorneys rely on the firm for consultation and expert witness services for high-profile and complicated cases involving schools and education. Schools contact utilize the firm to learn how to improve their school climate, to eliminate bullying and harassment of students, and to be sure their policies and procedures promote safety. This expert and his team provide services from case inception through resolution. Determining the merit of a case, conducting file review and analysis, compiling expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and/or at trial. Through the experience of its founder and principal consultant, this expert, and with the support of a highly competent staff, provides quality comprehensive services in the areas of school safety and accidents; sexual harassment; bullying; wrongful death; hiring, supervision, and retention of personnel; supervision of students; special education; and determination of the best interests of the child in custody matters.

This highly qualified expert is an accomplished higher education executive with extensive experience in supporting academic accountability in a growing community college environment. She is certified in management and leadership education by Harvard University and in distance learning pedagogy by the Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium. She is a member of multiple academic associations, has experience as an accreditation reviewer and served as the chair of the Connecticut Community Colleges Council of Academic Deans. She is the former director of the associate degree nursing program and a former professor of nursing at a major community college in Connecticut. She served as chief academic officer and dean at the same institution, which has honored her twice for her exemplary service. Currently, she serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at a small, private, independent college with undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.

This highly qualified, board certified expert earned his Bachelor's and medical degree from Tufts University. This was followed by an internship and residency in general surgery at the Philadelphia General Hospital. Right after he completed his formal medical education, this expert served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Jackson. This expert is a member of numerous medical societies and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of medicine. This expert has authored 6 peer reviewed papers and 2 abstracts. This expert previously held numerous positions at various Ivy League University hospital centers, which include attending surgeon, clinical instructor, director of student surgery, clinical instructor, clinical assistant professor, and coordinator of student affairs. This expert currently holds numerous positions at an Ivy League University hospital center, which include clinical professor of surgery, clinical improvement committee, and sits on the board of directors.

This highly qualified expert has 40 years of experience in education with expertise in educational leadership, school policy, and administration. He received his MS in educational administration from Kean University and his PhD in educational leadership and organizational policy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has been certified by the New Jersey Department of Education as a teacher for special needs, superintendent, and principal. He is a member of several educational organizations, including the American School Counselor Association, the Association for Career and Technical Education, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. He has previously served as the head of Village Charter School, director of special services for Bound Brook School District, and superintendent for the Bayshore Jointure Commission District. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at a university in New Jersey and a professor of education for a university in Pennsylvania.

This expert in education and law has been in her field for over 20 years. She earned her BA in English from Lehigh University, her MS in education from Temple University, her EdD in education administration and supervision from Lehigh University, and her JD from Delaware Law School. She formerly served as a middle school principal at Willie Ross School for the Deaf, high school principal at Warren Hills Regional, director of education at South Amboy School District, superintendent at Springfield School District, and assistant superintendent at Montville School District. She moved on to work in the legal field as a law intern at Strauss Esmay and Associates and as an adjunct professor of law at Farleigh Dickinson University. This expert is currently an adjunct professor at two law schools in PA and NJ.

This highly qualified expert has been working in education for over 30 years. He earned his BA and MA in education and education administration at Kean College of New Jersey. Through his education, he has gained certifications as a teacher of biological sciences, supervisor, and principal. He has hold several roles including a biology and science teacher at Roselle Park High School, assistant principal at Raritan High School, district curriculum supervisor of science K-12 at Bernards Township Board of Education, and elementary school principal at South River Elementary School. This expert is currently a high school principal at a comprehensive high school in New Jersey.

This highly qualified expert has nearly two decades of experience in public school administration. She received her BA in education from Kean College before going on to complete her MA in curriculum and instruction and educational administration from Caldwell College. Finally, she received her PhD in educational leadership from NOVA Southeastern University. She is an active contributor to her field with a handful of presentations and publications. She is also a member of several organizations, including, AASA’s Personalized Learning Cohort, AASA’s Discover China Educational Exchange Program, and Learning Forward New Jersey. She is a certified school administrator, principal, supervisor, elementary school teacher, and teacher of social studies. She began her career as a teacher and administrator for Paterson Board of Education. She then went on to serve as an administrator for multiple school districts, including Plainfield Board of Education, South/Bound Brook Board of Education and Newark Public Schools. Currently, she serves as the director of educational programs and services for a child development center and the owner and CEO of a private consulting firm that provides speaking, coaching, and training services in New Jersey.

This qualified expert has extensive experience with residential treatment centers, group homes, and the administration of non-profit behavioral health organizations. He earned his BA from Brown University before earning his MEd in teaching and counseling methods from Newton College and his EdD from the Harvard University. This expert began his career as the director of the Full Circle School, an alternative school serving delinquents and the socially disadvantaged. He then was the assistant principal of the Groton-Dunstable Regional Secondary School before he joined Germaine Lawrence Incorporated, where he spent over 30 years. As the executive director of a non-profit residential school and treatment center for adolescent girls, this expert gained extensive experience in the field of special education and mental health services. Currently, he serves as a consultant with a private consulting group in Vermont.