News & Events

October 8, 2012

Experienced forensic accounting consultant Joseph Pope joins Natoma Partners.

October 8, 2012 -- Natoma Partners, an independent provider of financial consulting services, today announced that Joseph Pope has joined the Firm as a managing director

Joe has more than 20 years of professional services experience providing forensic accounting and investigation services to attorneys and their clients in complex business disputes and forensic investigations. His focus has been on analyzing economic damages, financial reporting issues, contract and post-acquisition disputes, enterprise valuations and commercial fraud. He joins Natoma Partners from Navigant Consulting where he was a director in their disputes and investigations practice. Prior to that he was a founder and managing director at Huron Consulting Group, where he provided dispute and investigation services. Joe began his career at Arthur Andersen in the financial and economic consulting group.

“Attorneys and the organizations they represent continue to face business disputes that require a unique set of forensic accounting skills which Joe possesses. He has been a steady force in this arena for many years and we are excited to have him join the Natoma Partners team” said Daniel P. Broadhurst, managing director and a founding member of Natoma Partners.

About Natoma Partners – Where Objectivity, Insight and Commitment Meet. Natoma Partners is an independent provider of financial consulting services headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with alliances and affiliations with several accounting and consulting firms allowing for international access to networks of expertise when required. We provide forensic investigation, litigation consulting, expert witness testimony and other financial consulting services to help clients and their law firms effectively address complex, off-strategy issues arising from commercial disputes, litigation, investigations, regulation, and other sources of significant conflict or disruption.

Our services revolve around complex financial transactions and events. Gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing financial and operational data to turn information into decision-making knowledge is our value proposition. Communication of financial and operational information is our core competency.

For further information, please contact Daniel P. Broadhurst 312-237-4820 or visit our website at www.natomapartners.com.

July 30, 2012

Natoma Partners LLC, today announced that it has moved to a new location in the 150 South Wacker Building.

The move to 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 in Chicago, Illinois will accommodate increasing staff growth and enable Natoma to maintain its presence in the heart of the city.

Daniel P. Broadhurst, Managing Director and one of the founders of Natoma Partners, said, “This is a tremendous testament to the endorsement and acceptance Natoma Partners has received in the market the past two years. We have been fortunate to experience a near doubling of our employee headcount since our founding in 2010.”

This move enables the dedicated people of Natoma Partners to continue to provide our clients with the best service and solutions in a more conducive and collaborative environment.

About Natoma Partners - Where Objectivity, Insight and Commitment Meet.

Natoma Partners is an independent provider of financial consulting services headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We provide forensic investigation, litigation consulting, expert witness testimony and other financial consulting services to help clients and their law firms effectively address complex, off-strategy issues arising from commercial disputes, litigation, investigations, regulation, and other sources of significant conflict or disruption.

Our services revolve around complex financial transactions and events. Gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing financial and operational data to turn information into decision-making knowledge is our value proposition. Communication of financial and operational information is our core competency.

For further information, please contact Daniel P. Broadhurst 312-237-4820 or visit our website at www.natomapartners.com.

June, 2012

Natoma Partners LLC, an independent provider of financial consulting services, continues to add resources. The Company is pleased to announce that Heather L. Albright has joined Natoma Partners. Heather has over ten years of professional experience. The majority of which have been spent on providing disputes and investigations services to clients involved in litigation or facing other challenging business situations. Her focus has been on the analysis and valuation of damages due to lost profits or diminution of value related to breach of contract, business interruptions, or intellectual property disputes. Prior to joining Natoma Partners, Heather was in the Strategic Planning group at an AM Law 100. Prior to that, Heather was a director within the disputes and investigation practice at Huron Consulting Group. She began her career as a consultant at Arthur Andersen.

"We are excited to have Heather join Natoma, her experience and skills compliment our team extremely well allowing us to continue to bring insight and value to our clients most challenging issues" said Daniel P. Broadhurst, Managing Director, Natoma Partners. Heather received her Master of Business Administration in Finance & Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and her Bachelor of Science in Finance & International Studies from Indiana University.

April 3, 2012

Seasoned dispute advisory and expert witness Paul Charnetzki joins Natoma Partners.

Chicago, April 3, 2012 /BUSINESS WIRE/ -- Natoma Partners, an independent provider of financial consulting services, today announced that Paul Charnetzki has joined the Firm as a managing director focused on dispute advisory and providing expert witness services. In addition, Julieta LaMalfa, Marta Webb, and Craig Apgar have also joined Natoma Partners as experienced staff.

“Companies around the world continue to face increased litigation, whether it is class action related, business to business disputes or matters involving regulatory bodies. CEOs, their General Counsels and the law firms that represent them need experienced and proven financial consultants and advisors who can quickly assess situations, provide direction, develop solutions, and clearly communicate the results of their work. We have known and worked with Paul for over thirty years. He is a leading financial damages expert, sought after by law firms and corporate counsel across the country. We look forward to working with Paul to continue to grow Natoma Partners as a destination for both clients and practitioners” said Daniel P. Broadhurst, managing director and a founding member of Natoma Partners.

Paul has more than 35 years of professional services experience. He joins Natoma Partners from Grant Thornton LLP where he was a partner in their disputes practice. Prior to that he was a founder and managing director at Huron Consulting Group, where he provided dispute and investigation services. Paul began his career at Arthur Andersen, where he was a partner and led the central region litigation practice. Paul Charnetzki commented, “I am excited to join Natoma Partners to work with professionals I have known and respected for many years. Natoma Partners has established a platform that represents the best of all worlds; independent of audit and tax conflicts, quick response times while providing clients the professionalism, experience and quality of a large firm.”

About Natoma Partners – Where Objectivity, Insight and Commitment Meet. Natoma Partners is an independent provider of financial consulting services headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with alliances and affiliations with several accounting and consulting firms allowing for international access to networks of expertise when required. We provide forensic investigation, litigation consulting, expert witness testimony and other financial consulting services to help clients and their law firms effectively address complex, off-strategy issues arising from commercial disputes, litigation, investigations, regulation, and other sources of significant conflict or disruption.

Our services revolve around complex financial transactions and events. Gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing financial and operational data to turn information into decision-making knowledge is our value proposition. Communication of financial and operational information is our core competency.

For further information, please contact Daniel P. Broadhurst 312-237-4820 or visit our website at www.natomapartners.com.

December, 2011

Natoma Partners LLC, an independent provider of financial consulting services, strengthens their bench. The Company is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Anderson has joined Natoma Partners. Matt has more than 11 years of consulting experience working with organizations on corporate restructuring, complex accounting, and financial reporting matters. Prior to joining Natoma Partners, Matt was a senior consultant within the forensic and litigation practice of two major consulting firms and prior to that was a senior analyst at an M&A firm that focused on specialty chemical transactions.

"Matt is a great addition to the team, he brings new skills and insights to bare on our clients most challenging issues, specifically in the restructuring area" said Daniel P. Broadhurst, Managing Director, Natoma Partners. Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and has completed graduate accounting and finance coursework at the University of Chicago. He is a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor. He is a member of the Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, National Association of Securities of Securities Dealers Series 28 License, Turnaround Management Association, and has been a testifying expert for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy professional education conferences.

November, 2011

Natoma Partners LLC, an independent provider of financial consulting services, strengthens their bench. The Company is pleased to announce that Faye Rice has joined Natoma Partners. Faye has a significant amount of consulting experience working with organizations on corporate restructuring, complex accounting and financial reporting matters. Prior to joining Natoma Partners, Faye was the Controller at a national restaurant group. She also has auditing experience of both publicly traded and private companies.

" Faye is able to provide clients with a practical point of view by bridging her internal and external audit experience" said Daniel P. Broadhurst, Managing Director, Natoma Partners. Faye has more than 8 years of financial consulting experience across various industries including manufacturing, financial services, insurance and healthcare. She has assisted clients involved in accounting investigations, financial restatements, and complex business transactions disputes. Faye received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from DePaul University.

May 20, 2011

Natoma Partners LLC, an independent provider of financial consulting services, strengthens their Forensic Data Services & Analytics expertise. The Company is pleased to announce that Donald Babin is now an advisor to Natoma Partners; further expanding their service capabilities to better serve clients.

Don is an independent consultant with a long history of working with major public accounting firms and consultancy firms. He has extensive expertise and experience in data acquisition from both ERP and customized systems, and the transformation of that data for forensic analysis.

“We are very pleased to have Don as an advisor to Natoma Partners. The access to Don’s skills strengthens our capabilities in the Forensic Data Services & Analytics area. We know his unique capabilities as a software developer and engineer will provide us the opportunity to respond to even the most challenging data acquisition, transformation and analysis issues our clients may face,” said Daniel P. Broadhurst, Managing Director, Natoma Partners.

"I have known and worked side by side with several of Natoma Partners’ founders for many years. They are some of the top practitioners in their field. I have the greatest respect for their skills and professionalism, and look forward to working with them,” said Donald Babin.

May 1, 2011

Natoma Partners LLC, an independent provider of financial consulting services, strengthens their banking industry expertise. The Company is pleased to announce that Brooke Davis has joined Natoma Partners. Over the last few years Brooke has spent a significant amount of time working with financial institution receiverships to perform investigations into the losses leading to institution failure and sources of potential restitution.

"Brooke understands the loan policy and underwriting processes of banking institutions. This understanding coupled with her in-depth disputes and investigations experience brings a strong asset to an industry that continues to experience major challenges" said Daniel P. Broadhurst, Managing Director, Natoma Partners.

Brooke has more than eleven years of financial consulting experience across various industries including financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, e-commerce, healthcare and insurance. She has assisted clients involved in accounting investigations, financial restatements, and complex business transactions disputes. Brooke is a Certified Fraud Examiner, a Project Management Professional and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

February 22, 2011

Natoma Partners and Credibility International are proud to announce the affiliation of their two firms to team to better serve their clients. The principals of both firms have a long history of working together delivering outstanding client service. Both Natoma and Credibility specialize in financial and forensic accounting issues in the disputes and investigations market.

Tim Hart, President of Credibility International said, “We are very pleased to affiliate ourselves with Natoma Partners. The leaders of the two firms are well acquainted, having worked together as partners and colleagues for most of the past twenty five years. Over the years, we have worked on many critical client problems and know that the people of Natoma are people our clients can trust. The skills and practices of each firm both complement and supplement each other’s capabilities to serve the market. In particular, Natoma brings to Credibility world-class expertise in international tax controversies, very strong forensic accounting expertise and structured data analysis skills.”

Dan Broadhurst, Managing Director at Natoma Partners adds, “On a personal and professional basis we are very pleased to go to market with Credibility International. The combined team has the expertise, experience and bandwidth that rivals the largest firms, without the institutional and relationship conflicts that reside with the larger firms. It’s the best of both worlds for our clients. The Credibility team brings a wide range of expertise to the table and are a major player in International Arbitrations where they have testified in some of the largest cases over the last decade.”

December 22, 2010

Firm to Assist Companies Dealing With Off-Strategy Events Such as Business Disputes, Litigation and Investigations

Chicago, December 2010 /Business Wire/ -- Three Former Managing Directors from Huron Consulting Group have joined together to create Natoma Partners, LLC. Stephen R. Burns, Michael F. O’Connor and Daniel P. Broadhurst combined possess over 75 years of professional services experience from Arthur Andersen and Huron Consulting Group. Natoma Partners’ services help companies and their legal advisers deal with unexpected or unplanned events that require complex financial, accounting, electronic data analytics and forensic skills. The members of the firm have experience in virtually every industry from telecommunications to healthcare, manufacturing to financial services. As the firm grows, Natoma Partners expects to add additional services to complement its initial core offerings.

“We have the opportunity to build something unique, taking the best of our past experiences and infusing it with our own core values. It was something we could not pass on,” said founding member, Daniel P. Broadhurst, who has nearly 30 years of consulting experience. “Steve, Mike and I have known each other for over 20 years. We trust and respect one another and want to build a professional services firm that will attract the right professionals and clients and will grow as we demonstrate to the market our value in addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges.”

Natoma Partners’ first office and headquarters is in Chicago with plans to expand in the U.S. Alliances are in place to provide the international reach that clients often require.

Credibility International is a firm of independent experts experienced as forensic accountants and financial experts. Based in Washington DC, the company works internationally in a variety of jurisdictions. Practice areas include damages, investigations and solvency. Through the relationships built from decades of experience in the largest firms in the industry, Credibility can deliver to our clients exactly the right expert or team to solve the problem. When trust matters, turn to Credibility.

Natoma Partners is an independent provider of financial consulting services headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We provide forensic investigation, litigation consulting, expert witness testimony and other financial consulting services to help clients and their law firms effectively address complex, off-strategy issues arising from commercial disputes, litigation, investigations, regulation, and other sources of significant conflict or disruption.