Robert Capwell RIMS-CRMP
Background Screening Expert
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Professional Summary
Robert Capwell RIMS-CRMP is a background screening expert specializing in employment screening and negligent hiring litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in risk management, compliance, and background check quality, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating negligent hiring practices, assessing compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and evaluating whether background screening processes meet industry standards.
Mr. Capwell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of workplace violence, sexual abuse litigation, and wrongful death claims. His Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Management, along with certifications such as the Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) and Fair Credit Reporting Core Certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving negligent hiring and background check compliance.
Work Experience
Robert Capwell has over 34 years of experience in risk management and compliance, having held significant roles such as Owner and Principal Consultant at Capwell Consulting Group since April 2022 and Vice President of Risk and Compliance at Hound Labs, Inc. from May 2022 to June 2024. He also served as Chief Knowledge Officer at Employment Background Investigations for 15 years and was President and CEO at Comprehensive Information Services, Inc. from 1991 to 2007.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Robert Capwell is a leading expert in background checks and employment screening litigation.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert testimony in negligent hiring cases
- 2consultation on FCRA compliance
- 3litigation support for workplace violence claims
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Management
The Pennsylvania State University · 1988