Karen M. Sheffler

Karen M. Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a swallowing and swallowing disorders expert specializing in medical speech-language pathology litigation. With a career encompassing diverse roles in acute care settings and educational initiatives, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating dysphagia-related incidents, assessing compliance with swallowing safety protocols, and evaluating whether standard of care was met in cases involving swallowing disorders.

Ms. Sheffler has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to dysphagia in medical speech-language pathology. Her MS in Communicative Disorders, along with her Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving swallowing disorders and related safety issues.