CRA’s Forensic Services experts were engaged by a publicly traded electronic components manufacturer to conduct reputational and integrity due diligence on board candidates. The client aimed to preemptively identify and assess risks before confirming board appointments. CRA’s findings also assisted the company in reaffirming its commitment to compliance with Section 8 of the Clayton Act, which prohibits board-appointed officers or directors from holding positions in competing entities.
The team was led by Kristofer Swanson, Vice President and Forensic Services Practice Leader, and Patricia Peláez, Principal. Both are licensed private investigators, holding Permanent Employee Registration Cards issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, as required to furnish certain investigative services.
CRA’s Forensic Services Practice assists in the prevention, detection, and correction of a broad range of risks and potential misconduct, reaffirming companies’ commitment to integrity and exemplary corporate governance. Recent assignments at public companies have included investigating and assessing allegations of financial statement irregularities, fraud, FCPA non-compliance, #MeToo issues, theft of trade secrets, ineffectiveness of SOX controls, and cybercrime. Our independent experts advise companies as they navigate complex challenges, helping to ensure robust compliance and effective risk management frameworks.
