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-Consumer Panel. 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