About Barry Nadell, Background Checks and the Law

CONTACT INFORMATION

Barry J. Nadell Investigation Services
(DBA: Nadell Investigations)

Phn: (818) 886-6257
Fax: (818) 886-8440
Cell: (818) 422-6257
barry@nadellinvestigations.com
California Private Investigators' License # 23883

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Bachelor of Science Degree, February 1968 - Finance Degree

The American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Advanced Degree- Chartered Life Underwriter-Approx. 1976
Advanced Degree- Chartered Financial Consultant-Approx. 1979

EMPLOYMENT

Barry J. Nadell Investigation Services, Chatsworth, California
President / Sole Proprietor, January 2004-Present
Consulting: Licensed Private Investigator

Form I-9 Compliance, LLC, Newport Beach, California
President & Co-Founder/Owner, January 2005-2007 (Sold interest in the company)
Technology company providing paperless processing of Form I-9's and E-Verify to employers

Kroll, Chatsworth, California
Senior Vice President / Background Screening, March 2006-December 2007
Consumer Reporting Agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act providing background screening on employees and job applicants nationwide (www.kroll.com)

InfoLink Screening Services, Inc., Chatsworth, California
President / Co-Founder/Owner, 1994-March 2006 when sold to Kroll
Consumer Reporting Agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act providing background screening on employees and job applicants nationwide (www.infolinkscreening.com)

Nadell Insurance Services, Inc., Chatsworth, California
President/CEO, 1974-Continue to maintain licenses
Insurance and Financial Planning

Aspen Communications, Inc., Encino, California
President/CEO, 1991-1994
Direct Marketing Consulting … Infomercial Consulting

LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

California: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services: License No. PI 23883

AUTHOR

“Sleuthing 101, Background Checks and The Law" available through Amazon, and other bookstores including PI Magazine, SHRM and ASIS. Distributed by BRB Publications.

MEMBERSHIPS (M) / ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS (AM)

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners
(Founding Member & 4 year Board Member – Co-Chairman of the board 2006)

Association of Consumer Reporting Agencies (Founding Member)
Los Angeles County Bar Association ... Labor & Employment Section (AM)
California State Bar Association ... Labor & Employment Section (AM)
Department of Homeland Security Southwest Emergency Response Network (M)
Employment Screening Guideline Committee of ASIS International (M)
Employment Management Association (M)
American Bar Association ... Labor & Employment Section (AM)
American Society for Industrial Security (M)
Association of Threat Management Professionals (M)
Society for Human Resources Management (M)
Professionals in Human Resources (M)
National Human Resources Association (M)
Northern California Human Resources Association (M)
National Speakers Association (AM)
Employer Advisory Counsel (M)
Los Angeles County Hotel/Motel Group (M)
Southern California Business Association (M)
American Management Association (M)
National Council of Investigation & Security Services, Inc. (M)
Various Industry Associations (M)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Advisory board member, Recruiting Trends (www.recruitingtrends.com/advisory_board/) providing thought leadership and articles. Sponsored by Kennedy Information.

Contributing consultant: Allexperts.com

In 2004, Barry was honored by Professionals in Human Resources Association (www.pihra.org) with the Excellence in Human Resources Award for his valuable contributions to the field of Human Resources.

In January 2002, Barry was asked to assist Assemblyman Rod Wright in the California Legislature in drafting bills to amend AB655. This effort culminated in the drafting of AB 1068 and AB2868 which became law September 2 8th.

National Advisory Board: President & CEO Magazine

Instructor: Human Resource Assistant Academy, Los Angeles Valley College International WHO'S WHO of Entrepreneurs

Semi-Finalist: 2002, 2000, 1999 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Invitee: Inc. Magazine's 1999-2002 Listing of Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. Expert Witness: Negligent Hiring Case

NATIONAL SPEAKER
on the legal issues of background screening: Speaking engagements in 2007

American Correctional Association
Employer Advisory Counsel
Southern CUPA-HR
Labor Law Seminar
NAPBS (National Association of Professional Background Screeners) Austin, Tx Conference
California State University, /Langsdorf Hall
Marketing & Admissions Professionals for Seniors
Ralcorp HR Presentation
Webinar Social Networking
Midwest Regional CUPA-HR Conference
Kennedy Recruiting Conference 2007
Webinar: Kroll & Baker Donelson Clients
CAHSAH (California Association of Health Services at Home)
NACE (National Assoc. of Colleges & Employers)
Eli Research Audio Conference
ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers)
ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)
Stockton Lorman Conference
Eli Research Audio Conference
Academic Webinar
Marsh Webinar
CCM Audio Conference
EDD of Marin County
Labor Law Seminar
HR Florida Annual 2007 Convention (SHRM affiliate)
HRTW Webinar
PIHRA (Professionals In Human Resources Association) National Conference
2007 HR Southwest, HR Conference & Expo (SHRM affiliate)
Eli Research Audio Conference

NATIONAL SPEAKER
on the legal issues of background screening: Other engagements - listing various audiences prior to 2007

• Society for Human Resource Management - 2000 & 2005 Annual Conventions & various State Conventions

• Professionals in Human Resources - 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004,2005 (Annual Convention & Various Chapter Meetings)

• American Society of Industrial Security - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 (Annual Convention & Chapter Meetings)

• Professionals in Human Resources Association - Annual convention 5 times including 2007 and at various Chapter Meetings

• Association of Threat Management Professionals-1999 & 2002 Annual Convention

• California Association of Temporary Staffing Services - 1998/1997 Annual Convention
  CUPA HR- Spoke at national convention and various regional conventions

• National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) spoke at 2007 national convention and scheduled again for May 2008

• California Rental Association - 1998 Annual Convention

• Northern California Human Resources Association - 1999, 2001, 2002 Annual Convention & Chapter Meetings

• Association of Christian Schools International ... 2003 Annual Convention

• Western Food Service & Hospitality Exposition - 2005 Annual Convention

• Human Capital Management Teleconference - 2005

• Human Resources Independent Consultants - 2005

• Employment Management Association of So. California – 2005

• HR Houston's Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues - 2003 Annual Convention

• HR Southwest - 2004 Annual Convention

• Human Capital Management Conference

• College and University Professionals Association - Human Resources (CUPA-HR), 2004, 2005 Annual Convention & Regional Conference

• The Int'l Assoc. for HR Information Mgt. (IHRIM)

• Lorman Educational Seminar - “Background Checks & The Law" - 2007. “How to Build an HR Department" – 2004

• Pre-Employment Screeners Conference - 2004 Annual Convention

• American Camping Association - 2005

• National Association of Professional Employer Organizations

• Los Angeles and Santa Clara County Bar Assoc. (Labor & Employment Law Section)

• University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) - Guest lecturer - Human Resources Certificate Program

• National Human Resources Association - Chapter Meetings

• Pacific Coast Paper Box Manufacturers Association

• Health Care Association of Southern California Los Angeles

• Industrial Distributor Association

• The Human Resources Knowledge Network VanBeurden Insurance Services

• Southern California Museum Security Directors Roundtable

• Various Law Firms – qualified for CE Credit

• California Association of Health Services at Home Risk Insurance Management Society

• California Parking Association

• California Hospice Association - Teleconference

• Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Assoc. Employer Advisory Council

• Eastside Administration Committee of CPA's

• Health-Care Association of San Diego

• Hotel Security Chiefs Association

• Sales & Marketing Association of Los Angeles

• Orange County Adjusters Group

• Health Care Management Association

• Association of Legal Administrators

• ASIS - Chapter Meetings

• California Credit Union League - 1997 Annual Convention

• CareAmerica Compensation Client Seminar

• American Payroll Association

• Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce

WEBINARS

Several Webinars on both the legal issues of background screening and immigration over the last three years sponsored by various organizations.

INTERVIEWS

Radio Interviews ... Over 180 live talk radio shows nationwide over 36 month period

Interviewed on Television

ABC World News with Peter Jennings,
Media One Prime Time Talk with Christi Mattola KFMB TV (CBS Affiliate)
Bloomberg TV with Lane Bajardi (2 separate occasions)
WUSA TV (CBS Affiliate)

ARTICLES WRITTEN PUBLISHED OR TO BE PUBLISHED BY KROLL 2006-2008

• The Five Point Background Check, Not Whether You Should, the Issue Today Is The Adequacy of The Background Check

• Kroll study on the use of Databases vrs. Accessing County Court Records

• What To Look for in a Form I-9 Service Provider

• I-9 State Laws

• Better Safe Than Sorry: Conservative Approach to Act Interpretation Is Best Bet for Arizona Employers

• To Tough To Die

• Employment Physicals, a growing trend among both large and small employers

• Properly Using Background Checks

• Considerations for Drug Testing in the Workplace

ARTICLES PUBLISHED

Recruiting Trends On-Line Magazine
“For 2008, Seven Free Ideas an Employer Can Implement to Avoid a Bad Hire" December 2007

Recruiting Trends On-Line Magazine
“Are Workers' Compensation Claims an Issue?" February 2007

Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Journal
“The Importance of a Complete Background Check" August 2005

Advance for Respiratory Care Practitioners
“Know thy Co-Worker, Thorough Background Checks Create Safer Workplace" November 2004

Hotel, Casino/Resort Security
“Screening Expert: New Laws Make Checks of Terrorists And Other Employees Easier" November 2004

Security Management
“The Cut of His Jib Doesn't Jibe" September 2004

Workforce Magazine
“Convicted Felons, Please Don't Apply" May 2004

Church Business
“Catch for Us the Foxes - Even in the Church, Background Checks Are a Necessity" April 2004

Fairfield County Business Journal
“High unemployment spurs need for background checks" February 2004

Nursing Spectrum
“Perfecting the Job Application." February 2004

Employment Practices Liability Consultant
“Avoiding Disasters in the Hiring Process" An Interview with Barry Nadell, CEO and Founder, InfoLink Screening Services, Spring 2003

Loss Prevention & Security Journal
“Needless Risk- Are you conducting background searches illegally?" June 2003

Los Angeles Daily Journal
“Employee Pending Bills May Amend the Law on Background and Reference Investigations" August 2002

Hotel Security Report
“Employee Screening Today: The Information is there, But Be Careful How You Use It" March 2002

Contingency Planning & Management
“Medical Firm Screens Out Human Error" January 2002 Network News
“Security ABCs Begin with ID", January 2002

Occupational Health & Safety
“Is Your Corporate Culture On Drugs?" October 2001

Access Control & Security Systems Integration
“Heightened Hospitality: Hotels Provide Security Among Guests' Amenities" June 2001

Security Products Magazine
“Employee Files-Digging Deeper: How Far Should You Go with Background Screening" May 2001

Parking Magazine
"A Safe Workplace Begins with Safe Hiring" May 2001

Human Resource Executive Magazine
“Just Say No" April, 2001

President's Magazine
“Screening=Long Term Aid To Temporary Hiring" April 2001

HR Magazine
“Outsourcing Background Checks" March 2001

Go2SMB Partner Update
“A Safe Workplace Begins with Safe Hiring" March 2001

Yahoo! Finance
“Dealers who Screen Find Barrel's Bad Apples" March 2001 The Northern California

Human Resources Association HR Bulletin
“How to Avoid the Employee from Hell-Legally" February 2001

Woman Motorist
“Dealer Hiring" February 2001

Human Capital Magazine
“Exterminator Avoids Bite" January 2001

Mortgage Matters
“Hiring Employees; Know What You Are Getting-Or Getting Into" November 2000

Western Growers and Shipper Monthly
“Nervous About Making a Hiring Decision? You Should Be" June 1998 Published by the

Security Management
“Timeliness of Records Now Critical" March 1998, Published by The Society for Industrial Security

California Veterinarian
“FTC Flexes Muscles On Consumer Rights Affecting All Employers" January/February 1998,
Volume 52, No. 1, Published by the California Veterinary Association

TempDigest
“FTC Flexes Muscles On Consumer Rights Affecting All Employers" January/February 1998,
Published for the Staffing Industry

The Temporary Bulletin
“Pre-Employment Background Screening of Temporary Employees, A Growing Necessity In Reducing Agency Risk"

“Steps to Prevent Hiring The Employee From Hell"
Published as a three part series in 1996-97 by The California Association of Temporary and Staffing Services

The ProEmp Journal
“FTC Flexes Muscles On Consumer Rights Affecting All Employers" December 1997, Published
for Professional Employer Organizations

California Labor & Employment Law Quarterly
“FTC Flexes Muscles On Consumer Rights Affecting All Employers" Fall 1997, Volume 11, No.
Published by the California Bar Association

The National Parking Association
“Background Screening of Job Applicants", October 1996,

California Association of Health Services At Home CAHSAH Bulletin
“Pre-Employment Background Screening and Drug Testing" August 1996

Contemporary Times Published by the National Association of Temporary and Staffing Services
“Steps to Prevent Employee Nightmares" Summer 1996

QUOTED IN MAGAZINE/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Human Capital Magazine
Workplace Violence Prevention Reporter
Los Angeles Times
Various other publications