[June 14, 2011]

Alvarez & Marsal Expands Global Forensic and Dispute Services Presence

Former federal prosecutor Jim Lord has joined Alvarez & Marsal's global forensic and dispute services practice, further expanding the firm's capabilities to help companies deal with mounting government and regulatory pressures. Based in Seattle, Mr. Lord, who served for more than 20 years as a federal prosecutor for the United States Department of Justice, will join the West Coast business unit and will lead the firm's initiative to build the practice in the Pacific Northwest. He will supplement engagement teams on forensic investigations and other corporate compliance consulting engagements worldwide.

"With the enactment of the UK's Bribery Act and the Dodd Frank whistleblower provisions and enhanced enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, companies are facing more compliance challenges and greater risk than perhaps ever before," said Bryan Ruez, Managing Director and the Global Co-Leader of A&M's Dispute Analysis & Forensic Services. "With an extensive expertise in domestic and international government investigations and corporate compliance matters, Jim brings exceptional insight into how companies can effectively deal with these complex issues and will make an outstanding addition to our global team."

During his tenure with the DOJ, Mr. Lord served as a Coordinator of the Organized Crime Strike Force, the Corporate Fraud Task Frce, the Financial Investigations Review Team, and as a Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (CHIP) prosecutor, and received the prestigious Directors Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney. Mr. Lord has led many investigations domestically and internationally, including investigations involving China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, and Russia. Mr. Lord also served as DOJ's Intermittent Legal Adviser ("ILA") to Tanzania.

At A&M, Mr. Lord will focus on assisting clients in dealing with matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, corporate compliance and governance, as well as white-collar criminal, civil regulatory, Anti-Money Laundering, healthcare, cybercrimes/cybersecurity, Intellectual Property investigations and litigation, the tracing of assets, bankruptcy receiverships and corporate monitorships.

Mr. Lord earned both his bachelor's degree and doctor of jurisprudence degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He serves as a Vice Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Anti-Corruption Committee for the International Law Section, as a Co-Chair of the Internal Investigations subcommittee for the ABA's Business Law Section, and as a member of the Executive Committee for the Corporate Counsel Section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm specializing in turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and business advisory services. A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to overcome challenges, accelerate performance and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach and relentless focus on execution and results.

A&M's global forensic and dispute services practice has set a new standard for bringing a practical, results-oriented approach to solving problems related to business investigations, complex disputes and regulatory interventions. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals who offer a unique ability to articulate complex findings in a clear and meaningful manner. Since launching in 2003, A&M's practice has expanded significantly across North America, Europe and Asia and become a recognized market leader.

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