Comprehensive consulting services combining legal expertise with criminological research. From compliance program development to internal investigations and expert analysis, I provide the scientific foundation that strengthens organizational integrity and legal outcomes.
Specialized services for organizations and legal teams navigating complex corporate crime matters.
Design, implementation, and evaluation of effective compliance programs based on criminological research and regulatory requirements.
Learn More →Comprehensive evaluation of organizational vulnerabilities and criminogenic factors that may lead to regulatory violations.
Learn More →Independent, thorough investigations into allegations of corporate misconduct with scientific rigor and legal defensibility.
Learn More →Scientific analysis of complex corporate crime matters, organizational dynamics, and criminological factors relevant to legal proceedings.
Learn More →Specialized training programs on corporate crime prevention, compliance culture, and ethical decision-making for organizations.
Learn More →Building effective compliance programs that go beyond checkbox exercises to create genuine organizational integrity.
I help organizations design compliance programs that are both effective and practical. Drawing on criminological research about what actually prevents misconduct, I create programs tailored to your specific risk profile and organizational culture.
This includes developing codes of conduct, policies and procedures, reporting mechanisms, training programs, and enforcement frameworks. Every element is designed to work together as an integrated system rather than a collection of disconnected requirements.
For organizations with existing compliance programs, I provide comprehensive evaluations that assess effectiveness rather than mere existence. Using the DOJ's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs as a framework, I identify gaps and recommend improvements.
Evaluation includes review of documentation, interviews with key personnel, analysis of reporting data, and assessment of cultural factors. The result is a practical roadmap for enhancing program effectiveness and regulatory defensibility.
When organizations face regulatory scrutiny, I help develop remediation strategies that address root causes rather than symptoms. This includes responding to DOJ, SEC, and other regulatory inquiries, negotiating compliance commitments, and implementing monitorship requirements.
My criminological perspective helps identify the organizational factors that enabled misconduct, ensuring that remediation addresses systemic issues rather than merely punishing individuals.
Third parties – agents, distributors, suppliers, and partners – represent significant compliance risks. I help organizations develop risk-based due diligence programs, contractual protections, and monitoring systems for third-party relationships.
This includes designing tiered due diligence protocols, creating compliance certifications and audit rights, and implementing technology solutions for continuous monitoring of third-party risk indicators.
Identifying organizational vulnerabilities and criminogenic factors before they lead to misconduct.
Using criminological frameworks, I analyze organizational structures, incentive systems, and cultural factors that may create conditions for misconduct. This goes beyond traditional risk assessment to examine the social and psychological dynamics that drive behavior.
The analysis includes mapping decision-making processes, identifying pressure points, evaluating oversight mechanisms, and assessing the gap between formal policies and actual practice.
I compare your organization's risk profile and compliance posture against industry peers and regulatory expectations. This includes analysis of enforcement trends, common violation patterns, and emerging risks in your sector.
Benchmarking helps prioritize resources and identify areas where your organization may be lagging behind industry standards or regulatory expectations.
I develop detailed scenarios of potential misconduct based on your organization's specific risk factors. These scenarios help leadership understand how misconduct could occur and what controls are needed to prevent it.
Scenario planning is particularly valuable for identifying blind spots – areas where the organization believes it is protected but where vulnerabilities actually exist.
Based on the assessment, I develop practical strategies for mitigating identified risks. These strategies are prioritized based on severity, likelihood, and feasibility of implementation.
Recommendations include specific policy changes, control enhancements, training needs, and monitoring improvements. Each recommendation includes implementation guidance and success metrics.
Independent, thorough investigations that meet the highest standards of scientific rigor and legal defensibility.
I help design investigation strategies that are thorough, efficient, and legally sound. This includes defining scope, identifying relevant evidence sources, planning interviews, and establishing protocols for document preservation and privilege protection.
Proper planning ensures that investigations are completed in a timely manner while maintaining the integrity of findings and protecting the organization's legal interests.
My criminological expertise enables analysis that goes beyond factual reconstruction to examine the organizational factors that enabled misconduct. This includes analyzing decision-making processes, incentive structures, and cultural dynamics.
Forensic analysis helps identify not only what happened but why it happened, providing insights essential for effective remediation and prevention.
Drawing on criminological research about interviewing techniques, I help develop interview strategies that maximize information gathering while maintaining legal protections. This includes planning interview sequences, developing question frameworks, and assessing credibility.
Effective interviewing is both an art and a science. My approach combines psychological insights with legal requirements to obtain accurate, complete information.
I help prepare investigation reports that are clear, comprehensive, and suitable for various audiences including boards, regulators, and courts. Reports include factual findings, root cause analysis, and practical remediation recommendations.
The goal is not just to document what happened but to provide actionable insights that prevent recurrence and demonstrate organizational commitment to integrity.
Scientific analysis of complex corporate crime matters for legal proceedings and organizational decision-making.
I analyze the organizational factors that contribute to corporate misconduct, including leadership dynamics, incentive structures, communication patterns, and cultural factors. This analysis helps explain how misconduct occurred and what organizational changes are needed.
Understanding organizational dynamics is essential for both defense and prosecution, as well as for organizations seeking to prevent future misconduct.
I assess whether compliance programs were effective at the time of alleged misconduct, analyzing program design, implementation, and cultural integration. This analysis is relevant for both regulatory proceedings and organizational improvement.
Assessment includes review of policies, training, reporting mechanisms, enforcement history, and the gap between formal programs and actual practice.
I provide analysis of industry practices, regulatory expectations, and enforcement trends relevant to specific cases. This includes benchmarking against industry peers and identifying common practices that may be relevant to legal proceedings.
Industry analysis helps contextualize alleged misconduct and provides a basis for arguments about reasonableness and good faith.
I apply criminological research to specific legal questions, providing evidence-based analysis of topics such as deterrence, organizational crime prevention, and the effectiveness of different regulatory approaches.
This research-based approach ensures that legal arguments are grounded in scientific evidence rather than assumptions or conventional wisdom.
Specialized training programs that build genuine understanding rather than mere awareness.
For boards and senior leadership, I provide training on governance responsibilities, oversight obligations, and the organizational factors that drive misconduct. This training goes beyond legal requirements to build genuine understanding of compliance leadership.
Executive training includes case studies, interactive discussions, and practical guidance for creating cultures of integrity. The focus is on leadership behaviors that set the tone for the entire organization.
For compliance officers and teams, I provide advanced training on program design, risk assessment, investigation techniques, and regulatory developments. This training builds the specialized skills needed for effective compliance leadership.
Professional development includes both technical skills and strategic thinking, preparing compliance professionals to serve as trusted advisors to business leadership.
For employees at all levels, I develop training programs that build genuine understanding of ethical expectations and reporting obligations. Training is tailored to specific roles and risk areas, using realistic scenarios and interactive exercises.
Effective employee training goes beyond awareness to build decision-making skills. Employees learn not just what the rules are but how to apply them in complex situations.
I design custom training programs for specific organizational needs, including industry-specific compliance training, investigation skills, and leadership development. Programs are tailored to your organization's culture, risk profile, and strategic objectives.
Custom programs can include workshops, seminars, online modules, and ongoing coaching. The goal is to create lasting behavioral change rather than one-time awareness.
Every engagement begins with understanding your specific needs and objectives. I work collaboratively with clients to develop approaches that deliver practical value while meeting the highest standards of scientific rigor.
My services combine legal expertise with criminological research, providing analysis that goes beyond what traditional legal consulting can offer. This interdisciplinary approach reveals insights that purely legal analysis might miss, leading to more effective strategies and better outcomes.
Whether you need compliance consulting, risk assessment, internal investigations, or expert analysis, I provide sophisticated guidance for complex corporate crime matters.