Jean Nedell brings a rare and invaluable perspective to expert witness testimony in entertainment litigation—not just as a strategist, but as a former performer and creator of live productions. With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, including 30 years as an entertainer in worlds renowned establishments, Jean’s career spans every layer of the business—from the stage floor to the executive boardroom.

He has lived the realities of performance, managed the complexities of production, and designed operational systems that have shaped the success of major entertainment venues. His firsthand experience allows him to speak with authority on cast safety, production logistics, and management oversight—not as theory, but as lived expertise.

Jean’s impeccable safety record is a cornerstone of his legacy. He has implemented and audited safety protocols across multiple venues, ensuring compliance with industry standards and protecting performers from preventable harm. As an expert witness, Jean is equipped to opine on a wide range of issues:

• Production safety and cast welfare

• Spectator Protection Protocols

• Technical malfunctions and contingency planning

• Equipment maintenance protocols

• Venue staff training and operational oversight

• Stage lighting operations and safety compliance

• Aerial rigging systems: operation, oversight and maintenance protocols

• Apparatus failures and operational negligence

• Inadequate emergency protocols

His insights are grounded in decades of real-world experience, not just consultancy. He understands the emotional and physical demands placed on performers, the risks inherent in live entertainment, and the consequences of poor leadership.

In legal proceedings involving entertainment venues, Jean offers not only technical expertise but the voice of someone who has lived it—making his testimony both credible and compelling.

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Expert Witness in Entertainment Production Operations