Dr Richard M Marshall

Dr. Richard M. Marshall, PhD, is the Principal of Concept Gap and a seasoned technical expert witness with over 30 years of experience in software innovation and design. A "battle-hardened" entrepreneur and former Gartner analyst, Richard has written hundreds of thousands of lines of code and numerous technical reports. He specializes in communicating complex technical subjects for juries, judges, tribunals, and counsel. He has been instrumental in securing over $2 billion in compensation for his clients, notably serving as the lead technical expert in the record-breaking Appian vs. Pegasystems trade secret case. Beyond IP and trade secrets, Richard’s practice encompasses high-profile confidential matters involving complex data analysis and cybersecurity breaches, where he deconstructs "black-box" systems to provide forensic clarity. When not navigating forensic code reviews or voir-dire challenges, he maintains his mental and physical agility by practicing Parkour.