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Joni
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Litigation
Psychologist and Speaker
"Dr. Johnston
is quick to understand the legal issues and provide useful in formation...she
is one of the best in her field and we regularly refer her to our
clients."
Susan P. Bushor, Esq. Partner, Cooley Godward
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Dr.
Joni Johnston Human Resource Seminars
Dr. Johnston has been preforming human resource seminars for
professional groups and industry associations since she founded
her interpersonal risk management firm in 1991. She has been a
featured speaker for groups including the American Psychological
Association, Advanced Texas Law Symposium, North American Congress
of E.A.P. Professionals, the Texas Society for Human Resources,
and many others. In addition, she has trained over 20,000 managers
and employees on how to simultaneously improve employee productivity
and reduce employment liability.
A noted media expert, she has been featured on television, radio
and in print in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and England.
She writes a monthly column for HR.Com and HRGateway, serves on
the advisory board of a European-based HR publication, and has
served as an independent expert in numerous employment lawsuits.
She is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology
and Appearance Obsession: Learning to Love the Way You Look.
Employment
Litigation Consultant
• Clinical-forensic examination of plaintiffs and defendants
• Witness preparation
• Case evaluation and second opinion of psychological records
• Voir dire consultation and juror persuasion strategies
on psychological injury, sexual harassment, discrimination and
wrongful termination
• Consultation on cross-examination of opposing mental health
expert
• Mock trials to evaluate and fine-tune trial themes
Education
and Honors
Psy.D., Florida Tech, 1985, summa cum laude M.S., Florida Tech,
1984, summa cum laude B.A., Auburn University, 1981, cum laude
Florida Tech Alumnae of the Year, 1999 San Diego Media Psychology
Award, 1998
"Dr. Johnston provided invaluable strategic advice on
direct and cross examination. Her creativity and thoughtful analogies
clearly resonated with the fact finders and were essential components
In obtaining a victory for an important client."
Jim Rawls, Esq. Senior Partner Powell Goldstein Frazer and Murphy
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Professional
Activities
Member, American Psychological Association Former Board Member,
Media Psychology Division California Licensed Psychologist 15692
Member, American Society of Trial Consultants Senior Editor, The
Court Call Monthly columnist, LexisOne National Employment Law
Association National Speaker's Association
Teaching
Experience
• Former adjunct professor, Hawthorne College
• Former adjunct professor, U.T.D.
• CLE provider, DigiLearn
• Faculty, Texas Advanced Employment Law Symposium
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Representative
Legal Clients
La Jolla Bar Association
Texas Attorney General's Office
Steve Moms and Associates
Powell Goldstein Frazer and Murphy
Cooley Godward
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