Forensic Organizational Consulting

Jay M. Finkelman, PhD, is Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Previously he was Department Chair and Vice President for Academic Affairs at The Chicago School for Professional Psychology; Senior Vice President & General Manager at Kelly Services; Marketing Vice President for Walt Disney Television; and Station Manager of KTVU Television Channel 2 in San Francisco. Dr. Finkelman serves as consultant and expert witness in employment and human resource management. He has had hundreds of retentions amp amp depositions and testified dozens of times at trial as an expert in employment practices. He authored or co-authored over 124 publications and four books. Linda Gomberg, JD, PhD, is a California attorney who has taught at every level from middle school through law school. Most recently she was core faculty in and interim chair of the Forensic Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in southern California. She is the author of Forensic Psychology (2018, Springer). Dr. Gomberg has published and presented on various aspects of law and psychology including twice through Division 46 (Society for Media Psychology and Technology) at the annual American Psychological Association national conference.

"The book provides a comprehensive and often fascinating overview of the variety of roles in the fi eld of forensic consulting psychology. The vivid case examples drawn from the rich practical experience of the authors and their willingness to address challenging ethical issues make it a particularly useful resource for those considering practice in this growing professional arena." - Judith S. Blanton, PhD, Blanton Consulting, Pasadena, CA "Dr. Finkelman's foundational book provides deep insight into the vital skills of different types of forensic psychologists. Excellent examples and clear definitions enable the reader to differentiate the multiple roles of the forensic psychologist. The handbook fosters a deep understanding of the constructive application of psychology in various legal areas, as well as of the likely challenges." - Lilli Friedland, PhD, ABPP, executive coach and consultant, Executive Advisors Inc, Beverly Hills, CA "Finally, a text that will find its way into every professional development lecture on forensic consulting psychology! This book, authored by widely respected and seasoned consulting experts, brings to life the foundational competencies needed for advanced practice in consulting psychology, with insights relevant beyond the practice of forensic psychology. Forensic psychology students, new graduates, and experts alike will benefit from the research and examples made available in this highly readable and desk-reference-worthy contribution to the field." - Michele Nealon, PsyD, President, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA

• ContentsSeries Editor’s Foreword, by Rodney L. LowmanPrefaceAcknowledgments Overview of Forensic Consulting Psychology Expert Witness Testimony Understanding Jury Trials, Decision Making, and the Litigation Process Tools of the Forensic Consulting Trade Posttrial Consultation Opportunities and Challenges for Consulting Psychologists in Litigation ReferencesIndexAbout the Authors