LONDON and PHILADELPHIA, July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HKA, a leading global
consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness,
and litigation support services, is thrilled to announce that three
experts have joined its Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
(FACD) team in North America.
Scott, Pam, and Alex bring a wealth of
knowledge and experience that will provide innovative solutions to
our clients.
K. Scott Van
Meter joins as Partner based in Houston, TX. He has over 35 years of
experience in litigation consulting, bankruptcy and restructuring,
valuation, and forensic accounting. Scott provides financial
advisory and litigation support to clients, including plaintiffs,
defendants, corporations, debtors, and creditors. He has been
designated as an expert witness in more than 100 complex disputes
involving commercial, intellectual property, accounting/auditing
malpractice, valuation, and economic damages throughout
North America and Europe. Additionally, his expertise has
extended to providing testimony in bankruptcy-related disputes,
including avoidance matters, solvency, and claims litigation.
Before joining HKA, Scott was a managing director at B. Riley
Financial. He received his Juris Doctorate (JD) from Stetson University College of Law and his Bachelor
of Business Administration and Accounting from Washington and Lee University. Scott is a certified
public accountant (CPA) licensed in Texas and Florida and a Certified Insolvency and
Restructuring Advisor (CIRA). He is also Certified in Financial
Forensics (CFF).
Pamela Verick joins
as Principal based in Washington,
DC. She has over 25 years of experience in global
fraud risk management, data-driven
compliance programs, and triaged responses to unplanned events. Pam
specializes in bribery and corruption risk, culture and conduct,
ethics, integrity, compliance systems, fraud governance and risk management, and fraud and misconduct investigations. She is a
recognized forensic advisory leader who has provided forensic
advisory and investigation assistance in 40 countries across six
continents. She has experience working with legal and compliance
counsel, board members, C-suite executives, and senior
management.
Before joining HKA, Pam worked as a director in the
forensic practices of a globally recognized consulting organization
and Big Four accounting firm. She received both her Master of
Science in Justice/Judicial Administration and a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Justice from American
University. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).
Alexander Lee joins as
Director based in New York City.
With over 15 years of professional experience, he is a testifying
expert specializing in business valuations and damages
quantification. Alex has worked on engagements covering a variety
of industries, including mining, energy, banking, commodities
trading, and real estate development. Using his background in
accounting, assurance, and business valuations, he has testified
and prepared expert reports for commercial and investor-state
disputes in multiple jurisdictions. Alex is recognized in Who's Who
Legal (WWL) Arbitration Future Leaders, Mining, and Thought Leaders
USA – Mining guides that highlight
the most prominent experts from around the world.
Before joining HKA, Alex worked as a director at AlixPartners.
He earned both his Master of Accounting and his Bachelor of
Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo. Alex is a Chartered
Professional Accountant (CPA) in Ontario and a Chartered Business Valuator
(CBV).
"As we continue expanding our FACD practice across the
Americas, we are excited to welcome Scott, Pam, and Alex to our
team," said Ave Tucker, Partner, Strategic Growth Advisor.
"These experts are well known in their respective fields and
bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help as we
grow our business and continue to provide innovative solutions to
our clients."
HKA's FACD experts have extensive experience advising clients on
the accounting, economic, and financial impacts of complex matters.
The firm's experts serve clients by analyzing issues related to
various disputes, including breach of contract, intellectual
property (IP), shareholder, mergers, and acquisitions.
Additionally, HKA undertakes fraud,
forensic, and regulatory investigations.
ABOUT HKA
HKA is the leading global consultancy in risk mitigation,
dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support
services.
HKA brings a proud record of excellent service and high
achievement to bear on today's challenges. As trusted independent
consultants, experts, and advisors, we help clients manage
disputes, risk, and uncertainty on complex contracts and
challenging projects. Our advice is impartial, incisive, and
authoritative.
We work with government agencies, local authorities,
contractors, legal firms, and other professional service providers,
as well as owners and operators, financial institutions, and
insurers. HKA's global portfolio includes some of the world's
largest and most prestigious commissions across a wide range of
industries.
HKA has in excess of 1,000 experts, consultants, and advisors
across 45+ offices in 17 countries with the skills and experience
that are essential to get to the heart of even the most complex
issues.
For more information about HKA, visit hka.com and connect with
us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter, @HKAGlobal), and Facebook.
Media contact
Andrew J. Katz
Marketing and Communications Director, Americas
+1 215 962 1136
andrewkatz@hka.com
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