Personal bio
CIARB NAB Profile Bio Section
I am a CIArb Fellow; a CEDR Accredited Mediator; a member of CPR's Panel of Distinguished Neutrals (Banking Accounting & Financial Services; E-Discovery; NYC ADR, Insurance, Pro Bono); and American Arbitration Association Panelist- Commercial and Consumer Panels.
Retired as Deputy General Counsel-Litigation and Regulatory Matters from KPMG LLP (US Member Firm), 2006-2019, responsible for successful management of firm's litigation and regulatory portfolio through mediation, arbitration, and jury and administrative trials. Previously, Associate GC,1993-2005, actively litigated and resolved over 100 complex commercial and professional services liability claims, and government investigations. From 1982-1993, Litigation Associate, Chadbourne & Parke, NY, NY, specializing in complex and international litigation.
Areas of extensive experience include:
• Breach of contract and torts
• Professional Liability (Accounting, Audit, Tax and Consulting)
• Securities Class Actions, Mass Actions, Derivative Actions
• Government Contracting Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance (SEC, PCAOB, IRS, DOJ State Boards of Accountancy)
• Unauthorized access and/or use of computer hardware/software
• Cross-border litigation, arbitration and investigations
• Insurance Coverage and Claims
• Electronic Discovery
• Partnership Rights
• Discrimination and Employment claims and investigations