Digital Evidence Electronic Medical Records Expert Witness

PROFESSIONAL

2002-present. Founding partner for a Firm that emphasizes computer forensics, eDiscovery and fact-finding in support of complex litigation or investigation. Representative clients include law firms, state and local government, high-tech firms, financial institutions and school districts. Cases have included investigation of fraud, theft of intellectual property, computer crimes, employee misconduct, sexual harassment, cell phone location and defense of complex fraud. Extensive experience in obtaining and analyzing computer and cell phone forensic evidence. Experience as an expert witness and court-approved expert in multiple state and Federal jurisdictions as well as the International Trade Commission, having provided sworn testimony over 120 times.

University of California, Davis April 2018-2022 (full quarter class periodically as scheduled). Lecturer in Digital Forensics for the Masters in Forensics Science Program.

A Private Company 2002-2017. Founder and President of Digital Forensics and Investigative Services firm that served clients nationwide. Sold in 2013 and remained on as Director of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery.

Perry-Smith LLP, 2001-2002. Senior Director, Litigation Support and Investigative Services Group. Led the Litigation Support and Investigative Services practice area for Sacramento’s largest regional accounting firm. Supported client companies and attorneys in civil and criminal litigation.

Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1986-2001.

1996-2001, Supervisory Special Agent for the White-Collar Crime and Computer Crimes Squad. Conducted and oversaw the investigation of white-collar crime and computer crimes. Achieved successful prosecutions in the areas of Securities Fraud, Bank Fraud, Embezzlement, Intellectual Property Rights, Computer Crimes and Bankruptcy Fraud. Oversaw the largest Intellectual Property Rights case in the FBI. Supervised the FBI Computer Forensics Team (CART) and the FBI participation on the High-Tech Crimes Task Force. Supervised an international investigation of a series of computer intrusions into financial institutions, resulting in the arrest and conviction of those involved.

1994-1996, Supervisory Special Agent for the Rapid Start Team. At FBI Headquarters, Washington D.C., managed a team of professionals responsible for the on-site management of major cases and crisis worldwide on over 50 cases at venues from the White House to the Oklahoma City bombing command post. Led a project to develop an automated litigation support package for complex white-collar cases. Assisted with implementing automated analysis for Innocent Images project, now the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

1986-1994, Special Agent. Investigated violent crimes, fugitive matters and white-collar crime. Five year FBI SWAT team member.  At Washington D.C. field office was the case agent for an investigation of an international multi-billion dollar bank fraud (BCCI). Oversaw a team of agents and financial analysts responsible for gathering relevant evidence and tracing proceeds. Conducted investigation and asset tracking throughout the US, England, the Cayman Islands and Abu Dhabi. As Assistant Division Counsel, provided legal advice and instruction to FBI Agents in criminal, civil, and employment law areas. Reviewed affidavits for search warrants and court orders.

Delaware Ohio County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, 1986.  Prosecuted criminal cases and successfully briefed and argued an appeal.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Pre-Law, Bowling Green State University, 1982.
• Ohio State University College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1986.
  National Moot Court Team member, advancing to the national level.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

• Access Certified Examiner (ACE) certification for Computer Forensics and Decryption.
• Cellebrite certifications in Physical and Logical Analysis of mobile devices.
• Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE).
• Four months training at the FBI Academy, including courses in White Collar Crime.
• 50 Hour Certified Fraud Examination course, including investigation, computer crime, law and accounting. Received CFE Certification.
• Advanced White-Collar Crime courses during tenure with the FBI.
• One week Computer Crimes course for FBI Supervisors.
• Advanced Computer Forensics training, including Windows Registry analysis and Mac OS forensics. Incident Response (hacking) training. Cell phone location analysis training.
• Network Forensics training.
• FBI class for Supervisory Special Agents over Computer Crimes investigations.
• Continuing Legal Education Instructor for attorneys and paralegals.
• Frequent guest and consultant to media on crime and computer forensics matters.
• FBI Instructor for International Law Enforcement Training Academy in Budapest.

AFFILIATIONS

• Member of the Ohio Bar (inactive status)
• California Licensed Private Investigator

EXPERT TESTIMONY

Federal Courts, State Courts, FINRA, California Office of Administrative Hearings,
International Trade Commission.