Finance Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Finance expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including banking, investment management, financial planning, corporate finance, and insurance. Some of the most common specialties among finance expert witnesses also include securities trading, risk management, financial analysis, taxation, and real estate finance. They have provided opinions on the effects of market volatility, financial fraud, investment strategies, tax implications, and regulatory compliance.

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Dr Stan V. SmithView profile

ID: 6891874

Dr. Stan Smith, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Stan V. Smith has 54 years of experience in the field of Business, Finance, and Economics. He earned his BS in Operation Research from Cornell University, his MS in Economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and his PhD from the University of Chicago. Formerly, this expert served as a Staff Economist on the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve System, as an...

M&A  Control Contests  Corporate  Securities Expert WitnessView profile

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M&A Control Contests Corporate Securities Expert Witness

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Illinois

This experienced corporate finance attorney retired after a 44-year career with Bell, Boyd & Lloyd in Chicago, where he practiced in securities, corporate governance, and related areas. For 13 years, he was the Chair of his firm's corporate and securities group, working with many large U.S. Corporations. He recently taught an M&A course at Northwestern University and currently acts as an...

Nathan Sanjiv Basseen, CVAView profile

ID: 117538

Mr. Nathan Basseen, CVA

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Illinois

Mr. Nathan Basseen has 21 years of experience in the field of Consulting. He has earned his BS in Economics and Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University. Today, this expert is a Certified Valuation Analyst by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. Formerly, he served as the Principal and as a Senior Managing Consultant at Berkeley Research Group. He...

Economics, Finance, & Accounting Expert WitnessView profile

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Economics, Finance, & Accounting Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in economics, finance, and accounting. He received his BA in economics from the University of Chicago, where he also earned his MBA in finance and accounting and his PhD in business economics. This expert is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Economics Association. He has formerly served as the principal for...

David S. Gibson, MBA, MRCView profile

ID: 374383

Mr. David Gibson, MBA, MRC

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Illinois

Mr. David S. Gibson has over 40 years of experience in the field of Vocational Economics. He earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana, his MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, and his Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Kentucky. Formerly, this expert served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Vocational Economics, Inc....

Capital Markets Expert WitnessView profile

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Capital Markets Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly-qualified expert has years of experience in capital markets in addition to an impressive background in engineering and information technology. He received his BS in electrical engineering from Boḡaziçi University in his home country of Istanbul before earning both his MS in computer engineering and his PhD in electrical engineering at Syracuse University. He has experience in a...

Kathleen Ann Hoffman, MBAView profile

ID: 6891738

Ms. Kathleen Hoffman, MBA

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Illinois

Ms. Kathleen A. Hoffman has 37 years of experience in the field of Environmental, Health, and Safety. She earned her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and her MBA from Saint Ambrose University. Formerly, this expert served as a Chemical Engineer at US Environmental Protection Agency, as a Process Engineer at Quantum Chemical and Amoco Corporation, and as a Manager,...

Financial Markets and Derivative Trading Expert WitnessView profile

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Financial Markets and Derivative Trading Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has over 30 years of experience in financial trading. He received his BS in business administration from the University of North Dakota and his MBA from Harvard University. He is a CPA and currently holds 8 patents for automated trading in an electronic exchange. Formerly, he served as an investment analyst and portfolio manager at Institutional Capital Corporation and a trader and...

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David MatsaView profile

ID: 18778

Prof. David Matsa

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has been in the field of finance for over 10 years. He earned his BS in economics and mathematics, and his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has 18 publications and has chaired several finance conferences. He is an associate editor at the Journal of Finance, a founding member of the Labor and Finance Group, and a research associate for the National...

Keith JacobsView profile

ID: 20695

Mr. Keith Jacobs

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Illinois

This expert in challenge course safety has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He received his BA in social and behavioral studies from National Louis University and his MS in outdoor education and therapeutic recreation from Western Illinois University. The expert is an active member of the Association for Challenge Course Technology, the American Society for Testing and Materials, and...

John SteeleView profile

ID: 21908

Mr. John Steele

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Illinois

This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in his field with particular expertise in debt securities. He earned his BBA from Emory University, his MSA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his MBA from the University of Chicago. He formerly served as the associate director of finance at CME group, then as the executive director of corporate finance at OCC, a clearinghouse in...

Laurel Van AllenView profile

ID: 31438

Ms. Laurel Van Allen

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Illinois

This qualified economist has been in her field for over 15 years. She earned her BS from Texas A&M University and her MA from the University of Chicago, both in economics. She is active in her field as a member of professional associations including the American Finance Association and the American Law and Economics Association. She has specific expertise handling antitrust matters as well as...

Daniel SpulberView profile

ID: 34874

Prof. Daniel Spulber

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Illinois

This extremely qualified expert earned his BA in economics from the University of Michigan followed by his MA and PhD in economics both from Northwestern University. He has authored 13 books and 118 articles, organized 31 conferences, and presented nationally and internationally in his field. He formerly served as a professor of economics at the University of Southern California and as chair of...

Adriane JohnsonView profile

ID: 35105

Ms. Adriane Johnson

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Illinois

This qualified expert earned her BA in liberal arts from Columbia College and her MJ in business law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She is a certified professional in human resources and a senior human resources manager. Currently, this expert is the owner and founder of a human resources consultancy in Illinois which she founded in 2006 where she employs expertise in human...

Donna SkowronskiView profile

ID: 38637

Ms. Donna Skowronski

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Illinois

This expert earned her BS in public relations from Illinois State University, and her MEd in human resources development from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds certification as a senior professional in human resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute, and earned the senior certified professional certification from the Society of Human Resources Management. She...

Veronica LoewyView profile

ID: 39693

Ms. Veronica Loewy

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Illinois

This highly-qualified human resources and employee relations expert is a certified senior professional in human resources and has 20 years of experience in the field. She earned her BA in political science from Rutgers University and her JD from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Formerly, she served as a human rights investigator at both the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the...

Jerry KalishView profile

ID: 45500

Mr. Jerry Kalish

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. He earned his BS in accounting and finance from Indiana University-Bloomington and is certified as a global financial steward, as an investment advisor, and as an investment fiduciary analyst. He formerly served as a guest lecturer in the Employee Benefits Program at the...

Mr David J. WoodwardView profile

ID: 6771135

Mr. David Woodward

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Illinois

Mr David J. Woodward has specialized experience in the fields of Transportation: Automotive, Business & Finance. They earned their BA in Accounting from Westminster College . Formerly, they held roles such as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Davis-Standard, Interim Chief Financial Officer at Cardone Industries. Currently, they work as a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting.

Mr Albert J KerelisView profile

ID: 6331270

Mr. Albert Kerelis, AIA, NCARB, ARM

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Illinois

Mr Albert J. Kerelis has specialized experience in the fields of Construction & Architecture and Slip & Fall. They earned their MArch and BS in Architecture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Currently, they work as an Architect at Facilities Design Group PC, Architecture, Construction, and Premises Safety Expert at Robson Forensic, Inc.

Dr. Anne Layne-FarrarView profile

ID: 63777

Dr. Anne Layne-Farrar

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Illinois

Dr. Anne Layne Farrar has specialized experience in the fields of Intellectual Property and Economics. They earned their PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago and BA in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington. Formerly, they held roles such as Adjunct Professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Currently, they work as a Senior Consultant at Charles River Associates.

Mr JD WichserView profile

ID: 6446330

Mr. JD Wichser, MS

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Illinois

J D Wichser has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Consulting, Hospitality & Retail. They earned their MS in Management from Purdue University, BA in Economics from Luther College. Formerly, they held roles such as Senior Manager at Deloitte and Touche, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal. Currently, they work as a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting.

Mr Tim SchleeterView profile

ID: 6446344

Mr. Tim Schleeter, MBA

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Illinois

Tim Schleeter has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Consulting, Hospitality & Retail : Retail Operations. They earned their MBA from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, they held roles such as Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, Senior Principal at Accenture, LLC .

Dr Thomas N. HubbardView profile

ID: 304002

Dr. Thomas Hubbard, PhD

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Illinois

Dr Thomas N. Hubbard has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Economics. They earned their PhD in Economics from Stanford University. Currently, they work as a Senior Consultant to CRA at Charles River Associates, Research Associate at National Bureau of Economic Research, Elinor and H. Wendell Hobbs Professor of Management at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern...

Dr Debra J. AronView profile

ID: 155042

Dr. Debra Aron, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Debra J. Aron has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Economics, Law & Legal: Antitrust, Business & Finance: Trademark & Intellectual Property. They earned their PhD in Economics from University of Chicago. Formerly, they held roles such as Senior Managing Director at Ankura, Principal and Managing Director at Navigant. Currently, they work as a Vice President at...

Dr Kevin M. MurphyView profile

ID: 165088

Dr. Kevin Murphy, PhD

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Illinois

Dr Kevin M. Murphy has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Economics, Law & Legal: Antitrust, Business & Finance: Trademark & Intellectual Property. They earned their PhD in Economics from University of Chicago. Formerly, they held roles such as Managing Director and Principal at Navigant Economics, LLC, Senior Consultant to CRA at Charles River Associates. Currently,...

Dr Sean DurkinView profile

ID: 109811

Dr. Sean Durkin, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Sean Durkin has specialized experience in Business & Finance, specializing in Trademark & Intellectual Property Litigation. They earned their BS in Foreign Affairs from Georgetown University and PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago. Formerly, they were a Principal at Navigant Economics, LLC. Currently, they work as a Vice President at Charles River Associates.

Mr Kristofer SwansonView profile

ID: 14954

Mr. Kristofer Swanson, CPA , CFF , CAMS , CFE

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Illinois

Mr. Kristofer Swanson has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Banking, Forensic Analysis: Forensic Economics. They earned their MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, MS in Accountancy from DePaul University. Formerly, they held roles such as Partner and Midwest Leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Vice President and Practice Leader of Forensic Services...

Dr Janice H. HalpernView profile

ID: 157744

Dr. Janice Halpern, PhD

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Illinois

Dr Janice H. Halpern has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Economics, Technology & Computing: Software Code Analysis. They earned their BA from University of Rochester. Formerly, they held roles such as Principal and Managing Director at Navigant Economics, LLC. Currently, they work as a Vice President at Charles River Associates.

Mr Andrew D. RichmondView profile

ID: 170544

Mr. Andrew Richmond, CPA , CFE

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Illinois

Mr Andrew D. Richmond has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Economics, Forensic Analysis: Forensic Accounting, Business & Finance: Damages. They earned their BS in Finance from USC Marshall School of Business. Formerly, they held roles such as Managing Director at Navigant. Currently, they work as a Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research.

Mr DJ KosmacekView profile

ID: 6770660

Mr. DJ Kosmacek, ABV, CFE

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Illinois

Mr DJ Kosmacek has specialized experience in the fields of Forensic Analysis: Forensic Accounting, Business & Finance: Appraisal & Valuation, Business & Finance. They earned their BS from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Formerly, they held roles such as ESOP Valuation Advisory at Marcum, LLP. Currently, they work as a Vice President at J.S. Held.

Mr Jack SchwagerView profile

ID: 6407812

Mr. Jack Schwager, ABV, CFE, CFF, CPA

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Illinois

Jack Schwager has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Consulting, Business & Finance: Damages, Forensic Analysis: Forensic Accounting. They earned their BBA in Accountancy from University of Notre Dame. Formerly, they held roles such as Corporate Controller at Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co., Senior Auditor at Deloitte & Touche LLP, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting.

Ms Renee McmahonView profile

ID: 157906

Ms. Renee Mcmahon, MBA

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Illinois

Ms Renee Mcmahon has specialized experience in the fields of Forensic Analysis: Forensic Accounting, Law & Legal: Bankruptcy, Business & Finance: Damages. They earned their MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, BS from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, they held roles such as Director at LECG Corporation. Currently, they work as a Vice President at Charles...

Dr Audrius Juozas GirniusView profile

ID: 251444

Dr. Audrius Girnius, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Audrius J. Girnius is a Senior Manager at Resolution Economics, LLC, an economics, statistics, forensic accounting, and economic damages consulting firm with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, and Charlotte. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago, as well as a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining Resolution...

Mr Scott SolomonView profile

ID: 155096

Mr. Scott Solomon, CPA , CFF , CFE , CAMS

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Illinois

Mr. Scott Solomon has specialized experience in Business & Finance, specializing in Economics and Forensic Accounting. They earned their BS in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University Bloomington. Formerly, they were a Director at Navigant Consulting. Currently, they work as a Vice President at Charles River Associates.

Dr Aerik CarltonView profile

ID: 7652667

Dr. Aerik Carlton, PhD, PE

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Illinois

Dr Aerik Carlton has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Consulting, Engineering & Mechanics: Structural Engineering, Engineering & Mechanics: Civil Engineering. They earned their PhD in Structural Engineering from Lehigh University, MS in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University, BS in Civil Engineering from Portland State University. Formerly, they...

Dr Alan MarcoView profile

ID: 7652690

Dr. Alan Marco, PhD

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Illinois

Dr Alan Marco has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Consulting, Business & Finance: Trademark & Intellectual Property. They earned their PhD in Economics from University of California, Berkeley, BA in Mathematics and Economics from Skidmore College. Formerly, they held roles such as Chief Economist at US Patent and Trademark Office. Currently, they work as a Chief...

Mr Adam J. MooreView profile

ID: 7652645

Mr. Adam Moore, BS

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Illinois

Mr Adam J. Moore has specialized experience in the fields of Law & Legal: Trademark & Intellectual Property, Business & Finance: Trademark & Intellectual Property. They earned their BS in Finance from Miami University. Formerly, they held roles such as Senior Associate at Charles River Associates. Currently, they work as a Principal at Charles River Associates.

Mr Alec WiedenbeckView profile

ID: 7652699

Mr. Alec Wiedenbeck

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Illinois

Mr Alec Wiedenbeck has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Consulting, Construction & Architecture, Construction & Architecture: Construction Management. They earned their AA in Business Administration and Management from Harper College. Formerly, they held roles such as Apprentice Electrician at Electrical Options, Field Radio Operator at United States Marine Corps....

Mr Tomas S. GarciaView profile

ID: 7612757

Mr. Tomas Garcia, MS

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Illinois

Mr. Tomas S. Garcia is a Director at Resolution Economics LLC, an economics and statistics consulting firm with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, and Charlotte. He holds an M.S. in Analytics from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr Jonathon William KaehnView profile

ID: 7612706

Mr. Jonathon Kaehn

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Illinois

Mr. Jonathon Kaehn has experience in the field of Business & Finance with a focus on Marketing and Business Development. He earned his BS in Political Science and Government from Northeastern Illinois University. Previously, He served as a Realtor at @properties and as a Business Development Manager at Resolution Economics, LLC. He currently works as the Director of Marketing And Business...

Ms Alison Taylor RoseView profile

ID: 7612748

Ms. Alison Rose

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Illinois

Ms. Alison Rose has 20 years of experience in Business & Finance. She earned her BA in Economics from University of Southern California, her MA in Economics from University of Southern California, and her MA in Survey Research from University of Connecticut. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Manager at Resolution Economics, and as a Director at Resolution Economics. Currently, this expert...

Ms Abby WilliamsView profile

ID: 7652622

Ms. Abby Williams, CPA, CFE

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Illinois

Ms Abby Williams has specialized experience in the fields of Business & Finance: Compliance & Regulatory, Business & Finance: Consulting. They earned their BSBA in Accounting from West Virginia University. Formerly, they held roles such as Manager of Forensic Investigations at KPMG. Currently, they work as a Associate Principal at Charles River Associates.

Ms Sabera ChoudhuryView profile

ID: 7612736

Ms. Sabera Choudhury, MBA

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Illinois

Ms. Sabera Choudhury is a Director in Resolution Economics’ Financial Advisory and Services group in Chicago and has extensive experience in forensic investigations and litigation consulting. She has advised counsel and their clients facing regulatory investigations on a range of issues including fraud and corruption. In conjunction with counsel, Ms. Choudhury has worked for boards, audit...

Dr Robert A. BaadeView profile

ID: 157169

Dr. Robert Baade, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Robert A. Baade has 49 years of experience in the field of Sport Economics. He earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and both his MA and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Formerly, this expert served as the Ernest A. Johnson Professor of Economics and as the Albert Blake Dick Professor of Economics at Lake Forest College. He currently serves as the Ernest A....

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A finance expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on financial matters, helping courts understand complex issues related to economics, investments, valuations, and more.

Finance expert witnesses are crucial in cases involving securities fraud, business valuation disputes, bankruptcy, economic damages, financial crimes, and other financially-related litigation.

Yes. Finance expert witnesses may specialize in areas like corporate finance, investment banking, financial planning, risk management, or forensic accounting.

In securities fraud cases, a finance expert can analyze financial statements, evaluate investment strategies and risks involved, and provide testimony on standard industry practices.

Forensic accountants have the skills to trace fraudulent transactions, identify irregularities in financial records and provide clear explanations of complex financial data in court.

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