Susan Maccoy is a practicing cosmetologist and forensic expert witness on beauty salon and spa products, processes, procedures, policies and standards. An award-winning professional, she has assisted the legal profession in litigation and other legal matters related to the cosmetology and beauty salon and spa Industry for more than 25 years. Her forensic investigative work and expert opinions were instrumental in obtaining dismissals with prejudice, and her opinions have been accepted in 17 states.
Your FEWA membership includes a number of benefits, including a listing in the FEWA Online Directory and an Enhanced Online Profile. Enhanced Online Profile allows members to improve their visibility to members of the legal community who are seeking experts by making effective enhancements. Are you making the most of your Directory listing? Do you have an Online Enhanced Profile? Take advantage of these benefits today!
A recent ruling from a federal court in Illinois highlights the critical importance of strictly adhering to expert witness disclosure deadlines, as the failure to timely provide required reports can lead to the exclusion of vital testimony. (Forensis Group)
The Texas Court of Appeals recently upheld a summary judgment in a property dispute between neighboring self-storage facilities after expert witness testimony regarding the historical use of an access road failed to establish a valid prescriptive easement. (The Expert Witness Blog)
Digital forensics, a key skillset of many expert witnesses, is being used to uncover any clues to help solve the news-making disappearence of Nancy Guthrie, and those skills are likely to be relied on heavily should suspects be identified and any charges brought. (Men’s Journal)
 
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A digital forensics expert testified in a Utah courtroom that cell phone data and location tracking directly connect a case's defendent to several key witnesses and locations central to an ongoing murder trial. (The Park Record)
Court‑appointed expert compensation structures are being standardized across Florida criminal courts. (Florida Second Judicial Circuit)
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Mar 2026
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3/12/26 3-5 p.m. (CT) Via Zoom So, you want to be an expert witness? Learn what it takes to become a successful expert witness by participating in FEWA’s 3-part course, "So, you want to be an expert witness?". Join course leaders Susan MacCoy, MCFLC, and Joe Quilici, MCFLC, as they present a step-by-step presentation full of insider information on how to establish yourself as an Expert and plan your career development.
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Mar 2026
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3/26/26 2-3 p.m. Via Zoom Join FEWA for an expert-led discussion on What Expert Witnesses Need to Know About Scams and Identity Theft, presented by Alex Kulikov, Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (MS, CFCI, CFCS, GAAP, PMP).
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Apr 2026
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4/9/26 3-5 p.m. (CT) Via Zoom So, you want to be an expert witness? Learn what it takes to become a successful expert witness by participating in FEWA’s 3-part course, "So, you want to be an expert witness?" Join course leaders Susan MacCoy, MCFLC, and Joe Quilici, MCFLC, as they present a step-by-step presentation full of insider information on how to establish yourself as an Expert and plan your career development.
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May 2026
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5/14/26 via Zoom 10 am-6 pm (CT) Get ready for a full day of expert tips, best practices, and strategies to elevate your practice! We’ll cover a variety of topics during this full-day session, including: • Ethics in expert witnessing • Creating professional exhibits and demonstratives in reports (visual aids, graphics, and audio elements) • Marketing and growing your expert witness practice • Best practices for billing, collections, and financial management • Protecting your practice from AI-related risks and liabilities Registration costs: FEWA Members: $395 Non-Members: $545
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Did you attend the FEWA National Conference or the FEWA Expert Summit? Conference and Summit attendees earned up to six educational credits for each event towards the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) credential. FEWA Professional and Professional Consulting members are eligible to apply for the CFLC. Do you qualify for the CFLC? Learn more about the application requirements.
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