Fred M. Rafilson

Fred M. Rafilson, Ph.D. is an Industrial/Organizational Psychology expert specializing in employment discrimination and public safety assessments. With a career spanning employment testing, job analysis, and test validation, he brings a nuanced understanding of assessment processes to litigation work. His work centers on investigating employment testing practices, assessing disparate impact, and evaluating whether public safety hiring standards meet legal and professional guidelines.

Dr. Rafilson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving public safety agencies and employment discrimination cases. His Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, along with his extensive experience in test development and validation, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of test validity and fairness in disputes involving employment assessments and public safety hiring practices.