Leonard Shapiro
Newport Beach, CA 92663
With over 50 years of experience in residential summer camping, Mr. Shapiro was the Owner and Director of Camp Sequoia in Rock Hill, New York. As a third-generation camp owner and director, he has expertise in all aspects of camp operations.
Mr. Shapiro has served as an Expert Consultant for numerous camps, using his extensive knowledge to improve camp practices. He has been an Accredited Member of the American Camp Association (ACA) since 1975. He served as an Accredited ACA Lead Standards Examiner (now known as Lead Standards Visitor) from 1992 to 2000. Additionally, he was a Board Member of the New York Section of the ACA from 1979 to 1980.
As a Lead Standards Visitor for the ACA, Mr. Shapiro inspected and evaluated over 20 camps according to more than 300 standards, providing guidance to camp directors on Camp Procedures and Standards of Care. He has also been directed by the ACA National Headquarters to conduct crisis intervention visits to camps facing allegations of child sexual molestation. He has successfully provided expert testimony in numerous trials related to camp sexual molestation and standards of care.
Mr. Shapiro was a regular presenter on Camp Ethics and Staff Relations at the ACA National Conference in New York. Additionally, he served as a guest lecturer at various universities, where he shared his expertise on Summer Camping, Counselor Skills, Crisis Management, and Standards of Care.
Mr. Shapiro holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences.
Mr. Shapiro has been a Forensic Expert with Park Dietz & Associates since 2014.
- 1983 Litigation
- Child Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Education & Schools
- Food
- Hotel & Hospitality
- Negligent Hiring
- Playground Safety
- Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
- Wrongful Death
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A:
• Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences (BA Degree), Ithaca, NY
• Accredited American Camp Association Lead Standards Examiner (now called Lead Standards Visitor)
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Camp Association
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Mr. Shapiro was a regular presenter on Camp Ethics and Staff Relations at the American Camp Association (ACA) National Conference in New York. As a former Lead Standards Visitor for the ACA, he inspected and evaluated over 20 camps according to more than 300 standards and provided guidance to camp directors on Camp Procedures and Standards of Care. Additionally, he served as a guest lecturer at various universities, where he shared his expertise on Summer Camping, Counselor Skills, Crisis Management, and Standards of Care.
- 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: 12
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Standard of care – child molestation and sexual abuse; Wrongful death
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 25%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 75%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 4 times
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2024
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: Numerous
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 10 years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consultation, Site Inspections, Evaluate Merit of Case, Evaluate Sites/Facilities, Reports, Expert Testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel expenses and other expenses specified in the engagement letter or contract.
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