• Footprints
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Homes
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Patents
• Personal Injury
• Physician Assistants
• Podiatry
• Workers Compensation Insurance

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: Dr. Nirenberg is a forensic and clinical podiatrist This skill-set provides him with sharp insight into foot or ankle injury, malpractice, and other civil and forensic matters. He has testified in matters relating to orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, nurses, as well as criminal matters. Dr. Nirenberg is a co-editor of the textbook "Forensic Gait Analysis: Principles and Practice" by CRC Press.

Some achievements include:

Editorial Board, Science & Justice, November 2022 - Present.

Editorial Board, Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association (forensic podiatry and nerve surgery), September 2022 - Present.

Certificate of Professional Competence in Forensic Gait Analysis, The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, August 2019 - 2022.

General Forensics Science and Practice Subcommittee, International Association for Identification, 2021 - Present.

Affiliate, Video/Imaging Technology and Analysis Subcommittee, Chair of the Exploratory Task Group on Gait Analysis, Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science, 2022 - Present.

President, American Society of Forensic Podiatry, June 2019 – Present.

Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine (American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry), 2006 – Present.

Distinguished Podiatric Medical Writing Award: American Podiatric Medical Writers Association, May 1991.

Board of Directors: American Society of Forensic Podiatry, 2006 – Present.

First Podiatry Student Published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association without a Physician-Coauthor: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, May, 1989.

Forensic Podiatry Subcommittee Member: International Association for Identification, 2008.

Podiatric “Seal of Approval” Committee Member: American Podiatric Medical Association, 2008 – 2010.

Published in forensic journals and in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and The Journal of Foot Surgery


• Neurosensory & Motor Testing Certified Administrator: Sensory Management Services, Baltimore, MD, April 2005.

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: American Society of Forensic Podiatry
American Podiatric Medical Association
Indiana Podiatric Medical Association
Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons
International Association for Identification
Indiana Division of the International Association for Identification

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: Nirenberg, M., “Diabetic Foot Care: An Important Overview,” Resident Series (webinar), American College of Podiatric Medicine, August 25, 20241 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg, M., “Podiatric Practice: Pros & Cons of Private Practice,” Resident Series (webinar), American College of Podiatric Medicine, August 25, 2024 (Invited speaker).

Nirenberg, M.S., “Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment,” (webinar) e-Learning, American College of Podiatric Medicine, August 13, 2024.

Nirenberg, M.S., “Myofascial Compression: An Overlooked Pathway to Diagnose and Treat Nerve Entrapments,” Meet the Author mini-conference (online), American College of Podiatric Medicine, July 27, 2024 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg, M.S, “Forensic Podiatry: Use Your Knowledge to Help Solve Crimes,” Resident Series (webinar), American College of Podiatric Medicine, September 1, 20241 (Invited Speaker).

Birch, I., Nirenberg, M.S., “Introduction to human locomotion and gait,” (workshop), 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 12, 2024.

Bondi, E., Birch, I., Kaufman, K., Asgeirsdottir, N., Hogen, C., Capell, W., Nirenberg, M., “Variation in Usual Gait and Its Effect on the Outcomes of Forensic Gait Analysis Utilizing the Sheffield Features of Gait Tool: An Update,” (Poster), 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 12, 2024.

Nirenberg, M., Reis, G., “Forensic Gait Analysis: A Roadmap for Video Analysts,” 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conf., Reno, NV, August 13, 2024.

Kimbrell, M., Nirenberg, M.S., Malone, C., “OSAC Video/Imaging Technology and Analysis (VITAL) Subcommittee Update 2024,” 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 13, 2024.

Birch, I., Nirenberg, M., “Using gait analysis as evidence,” (workshop) International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 13, 2024.

Nirenberg, M.S., “Footprint Analysis: Scientific Foundations, Methodology and Case Study,” 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 14, 2024.

Nirenberg, M.S., “Footwear to Feet: How a Killer’s Feet were Connected to Shoes Found at a Homicide,” 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 14, 2024.

Nirenberg, M.S., “Criminals Caught on Video: Don’t Overlook Their Gait,” 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conf., Reno, NV, August 14, 2024.

Birch, I., Nirenberg, M.S., “Forensic gait analysis – professional competency and testing,” (workshop), 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 14, 2024.

Nirenberg, M.S., “Connecting Shoes to Feet by Size: Key Concepts, Confounding Issues and a Case Study,” 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 15, 2024.

Nirenberg, M.S., “Foot-in-Shoe Analysis,” Sharing Professional Practice workshop, 108th International Association for Identification Educational Conference, Reno, NV, August 16, 2024 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg, M.S, “484 Stab Wounds: How Footprint Research Assisted in Convicting a Killer,” Meet the Author mini-conference (online), American College of Podiatric Medicine, July 27, 2024 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg, M.S., “Common Foot Problems,” Northwest Indiana Parkinson’s Annual Educational Symposium, Highland, IN, April 13, 2024.

Nirenberg M.S., “Diabetic Neuropathy: What Patients Can’t Feel Can Hurt Them,” Midwest Podiatry Conference, ASPMA agenda, Chicago, IL, March 6, 2023 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg M.S, “Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Early Intervention Shows Benefit,” Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons Annual Symposium, Fort Worth, TX, November 6, 2022.

Nirenberg M.S, Segura, R.P., “High Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: An Association with Obesity,” Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons Annual Symposium, Fort Worth, TX, November 6, 2022.

Nirenberg M.S., “Achilles Tendon Rupture: Diagnosis and Management,” Ontario Society of Chiropodists 35th Anniversary Conf. (webinar), Toronto, Canada, May 8, 2021.

Nirenberg M.S, “Overlooked Nerve Problems as a Cause of Foot & Ankle Pain,” Ontario Society of Chiropodists 35th Anniversary Conf. (webinar), Toronto, Canada, May 8, 2021.

Nirenberg M.S, “Management of Lower Extremity Nerve Problems,” Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel (webinar), February 9, 2021.

Nirenberg M.S, “A Simple Method to Diagnose & Treat Myofascial-Related Nerve Entrapments,” Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons Annual Symposium, Tempe, AZ (webinar), November 7, 2020.

Nirenberg M.S, “Gait Analysis: Clinical & Forensic Applications,” [video] provided to the American Society of Forensic Podiatry, April 2020.

Nirenberg M., “Simple Measures to Reduce Serious Foot and Ankle Complications,” Indiana Podiatric Medical Association’s 94th Annual Fall Convention, Indianapolis, IN, October 12, 2019 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg M.S, “Inflight Emergency: A Podiatrist’s Experience Treating an Unresponsive Passenger,” Indiana Podiatric Medical Association’s 94th Annual Fall Convention, Indianapolis, IN, October 12, 2019 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg, M.S., “Forensic Podiatry: An Introduction for Attorneys,” [webinar], Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 2023.

Nirenberg, M,* Krishan K, “The Analysis of Feet, Footprints, and Gait—How Principles of Forensic Podiatry Assist in Criminal Investigations,” (*speaker), American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Conference, Orlando, FL, February 2023.

Nirenberg M., “Forensic Gait Analysis: How Video of a Criminal Can Acquit or Convict,” [webinar], Office of the State Public Defender, Des Moines, IA, Jan. 27, 2023; [webinar] 2023 Illinois Public Defender Association Spring Seminar, June 2, 2023.

Nirenberg M., “Connecting Feet to Footwear: Scientific Foundations, Analysis and a Case Study,” International Association for Identification Conf., Omaha, NB, August 2022.

Nirenberg M., “The Autumn Andy Homicide: A “Feet-to Shoes” Case Study,” American Society of Forensic Podiatry, [webinar], March 2022.

Nirenberg M., “Forensic Podiatry: Scientific Foundations & Casework,” [webinar] Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Forensic Club, Philadelphia, 3/2022, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Forensic Club, Independence, OH, 10/2022.

Nirenberg M., “Interpreting Footprint Evidence: Principles & Case Studies,” Master Degree in Crime Scene Investigation: Forensic Analysis of Footprints, Higher Center for Criminological Studies, Valladolid, Spain [webinar], February 2022 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg M., “Forensic Gait Analysis: Scientific Foundations,” Video/Imaging Technology and Analysis Subcommittee within the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC), [webinar], December 2021.

Nirenberg M., “Forensic Gait Analysis: Principles, Analysis and Casework,” [webinar] International Lecture Series Institute Forensic Science and Criminology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, October 2021 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg M., “Forensic Podiatry: Principles for Tracking Professionals,” Pacific Crest Trackers Association [webinar], October 2021.

Nirenberg M., “Analysis of Sock-Clad Footprints: Methods and Cautions from Casework and Research,” American Society of Forensic Podiatry, [webinar], Sept. 2021.

Nirenberg M., Vernon W., “Shoe Wear Analysis: A Case Study Showing the Need for Appropriate Expertise and Evidence-Based Practice,” International Association for Identification, Nashville, TN, August 2021.

Vernon W., Nirenberg M., “Forensic Gait Analysis: A Case Study of Multiple Criminals with Complex and Unusual Gait Issues,” International Association for Identification, Nashville, TN, August 2021.

Nirenberg M.S, “The Forensic Analysis of Gait and Pedal Evidence: Case Studies and Clinical Applications,” Ontario Society of Chiropodists 35th Anniversary Conference (webinar), Toronto, Canada, May 8, 2021 (Invited Speaker).

Nirenberg M.S, “The Forensic Podiatrist: Legal Issues and Challenges,” American Society of Forensic Podiatry [webinar], March 2021.

Krishan K.,* Nirenberg M.S, “Forensic Podiatry—An Overlooked Science in the Analysis of Feet, Footprints, Gait, and Tracks,” (*speaker), American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, (webinar) February 2021.

Nirenberg M.S., “Forensic Gait Analysis—Scientific Foundations, Applications, and a Case Study,” American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting (webinar) 2/2021

Krishan K.,* DiMaggio J.A., Nirenberg M.S., “Footprint Analysis: Data From North India Study Suggests New Features for Individualization and Biologic Profiling,” (*speaker), American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting, (webinar), Feb. 2021.

Nirenberg M.S, “Forensic Analysis of Footprints: History, Scientific Foundations and Case Examples,” Master Degree in Crime Scene Investigation: Forensic Analysis of Footprints, Higher Center for Criminological Studies, Valladolid, Spain (webinar) February 2021 (Invited Speaker).


“Footprint Evidence Principles for Crime Scene Technicians,” Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Personnel, Munster, IN, February 28, 2015.

“Forensic Podiatry: What Criminal Justice Students Should Know About Foot-Related Evidence,” Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN, March 21, 2011.

“Forensic Podiatry: The Basics of Footprint and Shoe Forensics,” Purdue University, IN, November 2011.

“Arthritis Foundation ‘Walk With Ease’ Class Instructor,” Munster Parks District, Munster, IN, 2013.

“Forensic Podiatry: An Introduction to Footprints, Feet and Footwear for Undergraduate Students,” Valparaiso University, IN, November 9, 2010.

“Foot and Ankle Problems: An Introduction for Salon Professionals,” Crown College of Cosmetology, Crown Point, April 2010; Don Roberts Cosmetology School, August 2010.

“Arthritic Pain and Problems in the Foot & Ankle,” Arthritis Foundation of Greater Chicago, Crown Point, IN, October 10, 2010.

“Podiatric Medicine,” Indiana University Northwest, IN, November 17, 2009.

“Diabetes and Foot Health," Methodist Hospital, Gary, IN, July 2009.

“Forensic Podiatry: Footprint and Footwear Analysis for Law Enforcement,” Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Hobart, IN, April 2008.

“Forensic Podiatry: How Feet Can Convict Criminals,” Indiana Podiatric Medical Association, Indianapolis, IN, September 20, 2008.

“Forensic Podiatry: The Newest IAI Discipline,” The International Association for Identification's 93rd International Educational Conference, Evansville, KY, August 19, 2008.

“Shoes and Footprints in Forensic Medicine,” Footprints & Shoeprints Forensic Seminar, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, June 28, 2008.

“Footwear Sizing in Forensic Medicine,” Footprints & Shoeprints Seminar, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, June 28, 2008.

“Breakthrough Treatments for Arthritis in the Feet,” Arthritis Foundation of Greater Chicago, May 1, 2008.

“Forensic Podiatry: Essentials of Footprint and Footwear Evidence for Law Enforcement,” Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Hobart, IN, April 2008.

“CSI Podiatry: What Podiatrists Need to Know to Help Law Enforcement,” Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, IL, March 30, 2008.

“Forensic Podiatry: Information on Feet, Footprints and Footwear for Law Enforcement,” The Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center, a division of Homeland Security, December 11, 2007.

“Foot and Ankle Problems: An Introduction for Salon Professionals,” Excel Academy of Cosmetology, November 15, 2007.

Featured Speaker, 14th Annual Indiana Division of the International Association for Identification Educational Conference of Forensic Investigation, Examination and Identification, “Forensic Podiatry - What Investigators Need To Know About Footwear and Footprints,” Evansville, IN, October 17, 2007.

“Forensic Podiatry: What Law Enforcement Should Know About Footprint and Footwear Evidence,” Lake County Detectives, Lake County, IN, September 20, 2007

“Nerve Problems & Neuropathy of the Foot and Ankle,” St. Mary Medical Center, Merrillville, IN, June 2006.

“The Latest Treatments for Foot & Ankle Pain,” Arthritis Foundation of Greater Chicago, 2005.

“Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Foot & Ankle Problems,” Podiatric Surgical Residency, Merrillville, IN, September 2004.

“New Techniques to Treat Foot & Ankle Pain,” Arthritis Foundation of Greater Chicago, 2004.

“Pigmented Villondodular Synovitis: A Case Study and Literature Review” Presented at the 66th Annual Indiana Podiatric Medical Association Convention, October 20, 1992. (with co-presenter, B. Williams)

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: 25+

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Foot & Ankle Litigation and Forensic Evidence in the following areas:

Personal injury and accidents

Patent disputes

Medical Malpractice related to the Foot or Ankle - Including Orthopedic Surgeon care, podiatrist and nursing (nurse) care

Pedicure / Nail Salon

Billing and insurance

Forensic Criminal Analysis of Footprints, Footwear (Shoes) and other Foot-Related Evidence and Gait Analysis (Forensic gait analysis)

Surgery Complications of the Foot or Ankle

Infections, Wounds and Trauma of the Foot or Ankle

Gangrene / Amputation

Cold therapy machine/ice machine

Peripheral Vascular Disease / PAD (as relates to the foot)

Nerve conditions of the foot

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: Varies

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: Varies

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: >5

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: Please contact me for additional information.

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: Multiple

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: Multiple

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: >5

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: All aspects of foot & ankle analysis, including the following:

• Medical Malpractice of the Foot or Ankle, including podiatry or podiatrist care, orthopedic surgery or orthopedic surgeon care and nurse (nursing) care

• Personal Injury, slip and fall

• Malpractice Review and Peer Review

• Workers Compensation

• Injury and long-term damages assessment

• Billing and insurance disputes

• Forensic Analysis of Footprints, Gait, Shoes and other foot-related criminal evidence

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: Please contact me for additional information.

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: Please contact me for additional information.

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: Please contact me for additional information.

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: Please contact me for additional information.

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Please contact me for additional information.

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