Expert Vocational Testimony Attorneys Can Take to Court
Chey Irwin, MS, CRC, CVE, provides defensible vocational evaluations, earning capacity analyses, and expert witness testimony for attorneys in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Over 20 years of vocational rehabilitation experience. Available for plaintiff and defense. Reports built to withstand cross-examination.
Core Values
Irwin Vocational Consulting provides strategies and interventions that promote the belief that work should heal, not harm.
Integrity
Defensible analysis grounded in rigorous methodology, validated data sources, and real-world labor market evidence.
Justice
Restorative, evidence-informed insight that addresses workplace harm, supports psychological safety, and informs fair, ethical organizational accountability.
Compassion
Clear, ethical judgment that honors human dignity while navigating complex, high-stakes vocational decisions.
Service Categories
Comprehensive vocational expertise and trauma-informed consulting services
Client Testimonial
Working with Chey was a rewarding experience. She is an exceptional and influential leader whose approach to leadership development extends well beyond strategy - she genuinely invests in people. Through her thoughtful coaching, I not only developed new professional skills but also gained the confidence to embrace challenges and grow from them.
Chey has a remarkable ability to bring out the best in those around her. She celebrates progress, fosters growth, and helps others recognize potential they may not have seen in themselves. Her steady guidance, clear vision, and openness to new ideas turned challenges into opportunities for innovation.
Chey leads with both purpose and heart, leaving a lasting, positive impact on every team she supports. Anyone fortunate to work with her will quickly see how her leadership inspires transformation and lasting success.
Why Clients Choose IVC
Irwin Vocational Consulting provides strategies and interventions that promote the belief that work should heal, not harm. We provide evidence-based solutions with clarity and humanity.
Why Choose IVC
- Over 20 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation
- Former Deputy Director, VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Service
- Directed national VR&E policy, training, and compliance across 56 regional offices
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) & Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE)
- Member of ABVE, IARP, and VECAP
- Clear, defensible expert witness testimony for plaintiff and defense
Meet Chey Irwin
A vocational rehabilitation expert, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), Chey served as Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Service. With over 20 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation and workforce development, she brings depth and clarity to every case.
What sets her apart is the humanity she brings to the work—honoring the stories behind the data while maintaining the analytical rigor of a federal executive.
Learn More About CheyCredentials
- CRC — Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- CVE — Certified Vocational Evaluator
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE)
- International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
- Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals (VECAP)
Serving Attorneys Across the Mid-Atlantic Region
Irwin Vocational Consulting accepts vocational rehabilitation cases from attorneys in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Reports and testimony available for state, federal, and administrative proceedings.
Maryland
Baltimore · Annapolis · Rockville
Virginia
Arlington · Richmond · Norfolk
Washington, D.C.
Federal courts · EEOC · OWCP
Delaware
Wilmington · Dover · Newark
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia · Pittsburgh · Harrisburg
New Jersey
Newark · Trenton · Camden
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions attorneys have about working with a vocational expert
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