R. Leslie Nichols

R. Leslie Nichols, MSSA, CPP, CSC, CPG is a child protection and security consulting expert specializing in cases involving child sexual abuse, molestation, and negligent supervision. With a career spanning leadership roles in national youth organizations and extensive consulting experience, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work involving safety protocols and risk management. His work centers on investigating organizational safety failures, assessing compliance with child protection standards, and evaluating whether negligent hiring or supervision contributed to incidents.

Mr. Nichols has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving youth-serving organizations, schools, and religious institutions. His Master of Science in Security Administration, along with certifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Security Consultant (CSC), 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 child protection and safety protocols.