Virginia Expert Witnesses

This highly-qualified archival studies expert has over 10 years of experience in professional historical research and writing. He specializes in American industrial, economic, and popular culture history, as well as the digitization of paper ephemera such as newspapers, periodicals, and books. He earned his BA from the University of Mary Washington and MA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was formerly an archivist at the Virginia War Memorial, a records management assistant at Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, and an archival digitalization specialist at Ancestry.com. Currently, this expert is a historical consultant at a civil war center in Virginia and an editorial board member for a non-profit digital archive project.

This expert has over 25 years of experience in military intelligence, counterintelligence, and security program management. He earned two MS degrees in strategic intelligence and defense strategic studies from the National Defense Intelligence College and Missouri State University, respectively. He has extensive experience with weapon threat and defense, serving the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Agency and Organization as the deputy inspector general and chief of security and counterintelligence. He also served as the executive officer for the Afghanistan-Pakistan Task Force, the chief of Arab Peninsula Policy Branch, and a strategic intelligence planner for the Defense Intelligence Agency. Currently, this expert is a counterintelligence consultant for a number of national security firms.

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in nursing, having work in critical care, step-down, medical-surgical, renal transplant, and, most recently, post-operative care. She graduate cum laude from Old Dominion University with her BS in nursing and is certified in perianesthesia nursing, advanced cardiovascular life support, basic life support, and pediatric advanced life support. She is active in her field as a member of both the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and the Virginia Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. She formerly served as a staff nurse and preceptor at Bon Secours - Maryview Hospital and the staff nurse at Sentara Healthcare - Norfolk General Hospital. For the past 10 years, this expert has worked for a healthcare system in Virginia, working in the post-anesthesia care unit as the unit coordinator, permanent charge, and preceptor nurse.

This expert has been a member of law enforcement and public safety for over 20 years. A candidate for a Ph.D. in Public Safety Leadership, he is a board member with the International Public Safety Association and member of many other associations, such as DC Nightlife Association. He is a recognized court expert witness in hospitality security training, policies, procedures, and standards of care. He has been published in "Nightclub and Bar Magazine" and has been a regular speaker at the Nightclub and Bar Convention and Trade Show on topics such as "Alcohol Service Liabilities, Security Training, and Reducing Violent Incidents", "Critical Incident Preparation and Creating a Security Training Development Program", and "Dealing With Intoxicated Patrons and Liability Prevention". This expert is a Retired Police Officer and a Field Training Instructor from a county police department, while he currently serves as the Vice President of a nightclub security consulting firm, where his duties include providing in-house security certification training seminars and conducting liability assessment of client properties.

This board certified Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at a major university completed internship at Yale University School of Medicine and residency at University of Virginia. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. He won the Anesthesiology Faculty Annual Resident Teaching Award for two consecutive years for his outstanding contribution to academia.

Over 30 years experience. Has served on multiple medical school faculties, worked on-staff, in administrative roles and as a consultant to numerous programs and facilities. Current interests include life care planning, rehabilitation for neurological, psychiatric, medical and intellectual impairments; complex cases; behavior analysis; outcomes research; staff training; and program development. Works with diverse ages, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across a wide range of facility and community venues. Has published and lectured widely, is the recipient of numerous public and private grants and serves on professional association and journal editorial boards.

This seasoned expert is certified and licensed to inspect amusement rides. He has certifications in Amusement Device Inspection and Amusement Ride Inspection as well as experience in premises liability. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society of Safety Engineers and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. For the past 35 years he has worked as a Safety Consultant for a private consulting company where he focuses on fact finding of the cause and effect of the specific situation to mitigate current or future incidents in in, around and on amusement rides.

This expert has had a long career in the field of law enforcement and criminal justice, with an emphasis on policy and technology. He earned a BS in Electronics Engineering from the University of New Mexico, a MS in Engineering Administration from George Washington University, and completed PhD honors coursework in engineering-economic systems at Stanford University. He has been active in the development of law enforcement software products, has managed system implementation for dozens of law enforcement agencies throughout the world, and has managed national programs in support of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Currently, this expert is an innovation strategist and owner of his own law enforcement technology and consulting firm.

This hospitality expert has extensive experience in facilities management, corporate compliance, and social responsibility. He has held numerous positions at top international hotel chains including Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton. His positions have included leading overall maintenance of hotels and training individuals in proper maintenance and safety procedures. He has extensive experience leading teams of engineers and hotel directors in hotel operations. Currently, this expert is a hospitality consultant focusing on facilities management training and operational standards.

This highly qualified and double board certified pulmonologist earned his BA at the University of Rochester and MD at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He complete residency training in pediatrics and fellowship training in pediatric pulmonary medicine at the University of North Carolina. This expert is a member of several professional organizations. He is a former Chair, Section of Pediatric Pulmonology at the American Academy of Pediatrics. This expert is a highly regarded authority in pediatric and pulmonary field. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, has received millions of dollars of research grants, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at pulmonary practices. Currently this expert is the Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine and a Professor at a top ranking university, the Director of a major Cystic Fibrosis Center, and a Director of Pediatric Pulmonology at a university affiliated hospital.

This highly qualified and double board certified Rheumatology and Allergy expert received his medical education at some the most highly regarded institutions in the country. He is a member of multiple professional organizations including the American College of Rheumatology. He is a former instructor of Medicine at New York University. He is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at a major medical university. He has been in clinical practice for over 40 years, now only part-time. He has been involved in medical practice cases and other medical-legal issues. He has extensive experience in reviewing disability and worker's compensation cases.

This expert has been a practicing CRNA for 10+ years in both NY and VA working in large medical centers. She received her medical training at among the nation's top healthcare programs, and holds both a clinical doctorate and PhD. She is published and has lectured nationally and internationally. Additionally, she is adjunct faculty and a clinical preceptor for a nationally ranked Nurse Anesthesia program.