Renowned IO Economist Professor B. Douglas Bernheim Affiliates with Compass Lexecon
FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) announced that Professor B. Douglas Bernheim, the Edward Ames Edmonds Professor of Economics at Stanford University, has affiliated with its subsidiary Compass Lexecon. Dr. Bernheim, an expert in industrial organization, mergers, behavioral economics, game theory, and financial economics, brings extensive experience as an expert witness in major antitrust and competition cases. He has testified before the FCC, DOJ, FTC, and federal courts.
Dr. Bernheim's academic achievements include publishing numerous articles in leading journals, authoring four books, and receiving prestigious awards including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the 2022 Exeter Prize. This affiliation follows Compass Lexecon's recent expansion, which included appointing Alexander White as Senior VP and adding 20 academic affiliates over the past six months, strengthening their expertise across multiple practice areas.
FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) ha annunciato che il Professor B. Douglas Bernheim, Edward Ames Edmonds Professor di Economia presso la Stanford University, si è affiliato alla sua controllata Compass Lexecon. Il dottor Bernheim, esperto in organizzazione industriale, fusioni, economia comportamentale, teoria dei giochi ed economia finanziaria, porta con sé una vasta esperienza come perito in importanti casi antitrust e di concorrenza. Ha testimoniato davanti alla FCC, DOJ, FTC e ai tribunali federali.
Tra i suoi successi accademici, il dottor Bernheim ha pubblicato numerosi articoli su riviste di rilievo, scritto quattro libri e ricevuto prestigiosi riconoscimenti tra cui una borsa Guggenheim e il Premio Exeter 2022. Questa affiliazione segue l'espansione recente di Compass Lexecon, che ha incluso la nomina di Alexander White come Senior VP e l'aggiunta di 20 affiliati accademici negli ultimi sei mesi, rafforzando la loro expertise in molteplici aree di pratica.
FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) anunció que el Profesor B. Douglas Bernheim, Profesor Edward Ames Edmonds de Economía en la Universidad de Stanford, se ha afiliado a su subsidiaria Compass Lexecon. El Dr. Bernheim, experto en organización industrial, fusiones, economía del comportamiento, teoría de juegos y economía financiera, aporta una amplia experiencia como testigo experto en importantes casos antimonopolio y de competencia. Ha testificado ante la FCC, DOJ, FTC y tribunales federales.
Entre sus logros académicos, el Dr. Bernheim ha publicado numerosos artículos en revistas líderes, es autor de cuatro libros y ha recibido prestigiosos premios, incluyendo una beca Guggenheim y el Premio Exeter 2022. Esta afiliación sigue a la reciente expansión de Compass Lexecon, que incluyó el nombramiento de Alexander White como Vicepresidente Senior y la incorporación de 20 afiliados académicos en los últimos seis meses, fortaleciendo su experiencia en múltiples áreas de práctica.
FTI Consulting(NYSE: FCN)는 스탠포드 대학교의 Edward Ames Edmonds 경제학 교수인 B. Douglas Bernheim 교수가 자회사 Compass Lexecon과 제휴했다고 발표했습니다. Bernheim 박사는 산업 조직, 인수합병, 행동 경제학, 게임 이론 및 금융 경제학 분야의 전문가로서 주요 반독점 및 경쟁 사건에서 전문가 증인으로 풍부한 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 FCC, DOJ, FTC 및 연방 법원에서 증언한 바 있습니다.
Bernheim 박사의 학문적 성과로는 주요 학술지에 다수의 논문을 발표하고 4권의 책을 저술했으며, Guggenheim 펠로우십과 2022년 Exeter 상을 포함한 권위 있는 상을 수상한 바 있습니다. 이번 제휴는 Compass Lexecon이 최근에 Alexander White를 수석 부사장으로 임명하고 지난 6개월 동안 20명의 학계 제휴를 추가하는 등 다방면의 전문성을 강화한 확장에 따른 것입니다.
FTI Consulting (NYSE : FCN) a annoncé que le Professeur B. Douglas Bernheim, Professeur Edward Ames Edmonds d'économie à l'Université de Stanford, s'est affilié à sa filiale Compass Lexecon. Le Dr Bernheim, expert en organisation industrielle, fusions, économie comportementale, théorie des jeux et économie financière, apporte une vaste expérience en tant que témoin expert dans des affaires majeures de droit de la concurrence et antitrust. Il a témoigné devant la FCC, le DOJ, la FTC et les tribunaux fédéraux.
Parmi ses réalisations académiques, le Dr Bernheim a publié de nombreux articles dans des revues de premier plan, est l'auteur de quatre livres et a reçu des distinctions prestigieuses, notamment une bourse Guggenheim et le prix Exeter 2022. Cette affiliation fait suite à l'expansion récente de Compass Lexecon, qui a inclus la nomination d'Alexander White au poste de Senior VP et l'ajout de 20 affiliés académiques au cours des six derniers mois, renforçant ainsi leur expertise dans plusieurs domaines de pratique.
FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) gab bekannt, dass Professor B. Douglas Bernheim, Edward Ames Edmonds Professor für Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Stanford University, sich mit seiner Tochtergesellschaft Compass Lexecon zusammengeschlossen hat. Dr. Bernheim, ein Experte für Industrieorganisation, Fusionen, Verhaltensökonomie, Spieltheorie und Finanzökonomie, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung als Sachverständiger in bedeutenden Kartell- und Wettbewerbsfällen mit. Er hat vor der FCC, DOJ, FTC und Bundesgerichten ausgesagt.
Zu den akademischen Leistungen von Dr. Bernheim zählen zahlreiche Veröffentlichungen in führenden Fachzeitschriften, das Verfassen von vier Büchern sowie der Erhalt renommierter Auszeichnungen, darunter ein Guggenheim-Stipendium und der Exeter-Preis 2022. Diese Zusammenarbeit folgt auf die jüngste Expansion von Compass Lexecon, die die Ernennung von Alexander White zum Senior VP und die Aufnahme von 20 akademischen Partnern in den letzten sechs Monaten umfasst und die Expertise in mehreren Fachbereichen stärkt.
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Stanford Economics Professor Bernheim joining Compass Lexecon strengthens FTI Consulting's expert witness capabilities in high-value antitrust cases.
This affiliation represents a strategic talent acquisition for FTI Consulting's subsidiary Compass Lexecon. Professor Bernheim brings exceptional credentials as the Edward Ames Edmonds Professor of Economics at Stanford University with expertise in industrial organization, mergers, and competition economics. His extensive experience as an expert witness in high-profile antitrust and economic damages cases significantly enhances Compass Lexecon's capabilities.
The announcement highlights Bernheim's impressive academic credentials, including publications in top economic journals and four authored books. His recognition through prestigious awards and fellowships, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Zurich and the 2022 Exeter Prize, demonstrates the caliber of expertise being added to FTI's subsidiary.
Strategically, this move follows a pattern of expansion at Compass Lexecon, with the press release noting 20 academic affiliates added over the past six months. This systematic strengthening across multiple practice areas signals FTI's commitment to growing its economic consulting services, particularly in high-value areas like antitrust and competition economics.
For FTI Consulting, adding renowned experts like Bernheim can potentially translate to higher-value engagements, as his expertise would be particularly valuable in complex, high-stakes cases where expert testimony commands premium fees. The continued investment in top-tier talent suggests confidence in the growth outlook for specialized economic consulting services, particularly as regulatory scrutiny of mergers and competition issues remains elevated.
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that B. Douglas Bernheim, the Edward Ames Edmonds Professor of Economics at Stanford University, has affiliated with its subsidiary Compass Lexecon.
Dr. Bernheim is an expert in industrial organization, mergers, behavioral economics, game theory and financial economics. Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself as a highly sought-after expert witness who has testified in many of the most important antitrust, regulation, competition economics and economic damages cases in recent history. He has also presented expert analysis and testimony before the Federal Communications Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and various federal courts.
“We are thrilled that Professor Bernheim has joined our global team of more than 700 professionals,” said Compass Lexecon President and Chairman Daniel R. Fischel. “His knowledge of economics and extensive experience as an expert witness will add tremendous value to our client offerings and builds on our foundation of world-class academics.”
In addition to his experience as an expert witness, Dr. Bernheim is an accomplished author, having published dozens of articles in leading academic journals, including the American Economic Review, Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, Quarterly Journal of Economics and the Review of Economic Studies. He has also authored four books, including the Handbook of Behavioral Economics – Foundations and Applications, and Microeconomics, a widely used textbook.
Dr. Bernheim has received numerous awards and fellowships for his contributions to economics, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Zurich, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship and the 2022 Exeter Prize for his paper “What motivates paternalism? An experimental study.”
Commenting on his affiliation, Dr. Bernheim added, “It is critical to take an evidence-based approach to resolve today’s issues. I look forward to working alongside the deep roster of experts at Compass Lexecon as we help provide clarity and insight concerning the most complex challenges our clients face.”
Dr. Bernheim’s affiliation builds upon the recent growth of Compass Lexecon and follows the appointments of Alexander White as a Senior Vice President and 20 academic affiliates over the past six months. These additions strengthen the firm's capabilities across multiple practice areas, including Antitrust & Competition, Healthcare, Securities & Financial Markets, and Valuation.
About Compass Lexecon
As a leading global economic consulting firm, Compass Lexecon has been involved in a broad spectrum of matters related to competition, economics and finance – providing critical insight to its law firm, corporate, and government clients in legal and regulatory proceedings, strategic decisions and public policy debates across all industries.
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