Speaking & Media

Dr. Selina Mangassarian, Psy.D., CBIS, is a forensic neuropsychologist who explains how the brain shapes behavior, decisions, and accountability, in the courtroom and in everyday life. She speaks to legal, medical, corporate, academic, and general audiences, translating complex neuroscience into clear, practical insight.

Her perspective comes from years of evaluating people at the intersection of brain science and the law. That includes defendants whose competency is in question, professionals whose fitness for duty is being assessed, and survivors of brain injury rebuilding their lives. She is a paneled neuropsychological and forensic psychological expert for the Superior Courts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, has contributed to research on traumatic brain injury and performance validity, and is bilingual in English and Armenian.

Audiences and Formats

Dr. Mangassarian is available for:

• Conference keynotes, panels, and workshops
• Continuing education for attorneys, physicians, and mental health professionals
• Corporate trainings and lunch-and-learns
• University and school presentations
• Webinars and virtual events
• Podcasts, television, radio, and print interviews
• Expert commentary on brain science, psychology, and the law

Selected Speaking Engagements

• Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CA: Mastering the Art of ADHD Diagnosis and Stimulant Treatment, continuing education series for psychiatrists (2023)
• Brain SoCal Med-Legal Conference, Los Angeles, CA: Panelist on three sessions, including Q&A with the Neuropsychologists and Specialists to Consider in TBI Cases (2022)
• TBI Med-Legal Conference, San Diego, CA: Neuropsychology Masterclass (2021)
• Brain Injury Association of California, TBI-Medlegal Web Jam: Everything You Need to Know About Neuropsychological Testing, two-part virtual series (2020)
• West Valley Detention Center, Jail-Based Competency Treatment Program: Malingering Considerations in Competency to Stand Trial Assessments (2020)
• Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles, CA: Intergenerational Trauma of the Armenian Genocide, panel presentation (2018)
• American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.: Panel presentation (2014)
• Invited lecturer, University of Southern California and Alliant International University
• Research presentations at the International Neuropsychological Society, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (2016–2025)

Media Interviews

• VoyageLA: Hidden Gems: Meet Selina Mangassarian of Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychological Associates
• Bold Journey: Meet Dr. Selina Mangassarian (2026)

Book Dr. Mangassarian

For speaking engagements, interviews, and media requests, email info@CFNAneuropsych.com or call (818) 588-4300. Please include the event date, audience, format, and topic of interest.