Dr. Rich Bergin joins to lead the firm's Economic Consulting Practice in Boston
As an economic expert with over 20 years of experience, his
practice will focus on complex economic analysis, quantifying economic impacts,
and calculating damages across antitrust, securities, and international
arbitration matters. In addition, his practice will specialize in applying
rigorous economic analysis to high-stakes litigation, including monopolization
cases, price-fixing allegations, securities fraud, and sports economics
disputes.
Dr. Bergin's expertise spans valuation, class certification,
statistical modeling, econometrics, and the assessment of economic damages
across multiple industries—including energy, financial services,
pharmaceuticals, technology, and sports.
Previously, Dr. Bergin co-led Alvarez & Marsal's
Economic Consulting practice and worked as a chemical engineer at Shell for
five years. He holds a Ph.D. and MBA from Harvard Business School, where he
attended as a Fulbright Scholar and was named a Baker Scholar. Dr. Bergin
currently serves as Vice-Chair of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and
Resources (SEER)'s Enforcement & Litigation Committee.
"This is a significant addition for us," said Ian Ratner,
CEO of GlassRatner/B. Riley Advisory Services. "Rich is a highly qualified economist and
will be leading efforts to build a team of skilled economists who will
complement our suite of litigation consulting solutions. We have been planning
to build out this side of the practice for some time and are thrilled that Rich
has decided to join us. He will also help us establish a strong presence in
Boston—allowing us to expand in this key geographical market."
"I'm incredibly excited to join GlassRatner/B. Riley Advisory
Services and take on the opportunity to build out the Economic Consulting practice
in Boston," said Dr. Bergin. "Being part of a firm with such a strong and
diverse team of experts across the U.S. and Canada is a huge motivating factor.
I'm eager to get to work and help clients tackle their most complex economic challenges."
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