Robert Miś Provided Pivotal Expert Findings in a DOJ Landmark $577M Crypto Fraud Prosecution
Director Robert Miś was engaged by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) as its cryptocurrency-mining and blockchain technology expert in a landmark prosecution involving a $577 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme, described as the largest fraud ever prosecuted in the Western District of Washington.
Managing Director Bob Broxson provided expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony on behalf of Marathon Oil Company in a historic trial – the first held by the Texas Business Courts since their opening in September 2024. The landmark case stemmed from natural gas delivery interruptions during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri.
Stablecoins: A Guide to Regulatory Hurdles, and Critical Financial Risks
In an article for Enterprise Times, Aayush Mittal, Robert Miś, and Freya (Xiaoxuan) Zhang offer critical, timely insights on stablecoin’s design and risks, review recent regulatory initiatives, and evaluate their broader implications for market participants.
Lexology Index has named 23 Secretariat experts to their @Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2026 report. Secretariat’s included professionals are recognized as superlative practitioners across industries, lauded for their vast experience, leading industry knowledge, and the incredible impact they deliver for clients navigating the world’s most high-stakes matters.
11 Secretariat experts have been recognized in the 2026 Lexology Index Client Choice Report, earning accolades across four key categories: Arbitration, Construction, Investigations Digital Forensics, and Intellectual Property.
Secretariat Expert Testimony Helps Secure Win in Complex Real Estate Investment Fraud Litigation
Managing Director Ryan Marsh, PhD provided an expert report and testimony in a high-stakes case involving real estate investment fraud. A Houston jury found in favor of the plaintiff, based in part on Dr. Marsh’s testimony.
Secretariat Expert Valuation Helps Secure Historic $5.89 Billion Citgo Sale Order
In a complex federal court case in Delaware with far-reaching geopolitical significance, Managing Director Gary Kleinrichert’s expert financial valuation helped secure approval of a landmark $5.89 billion Citgo sale opinion that could help resolve billions of dollars in unpaid judgments against Venezuela and certain of its instrumentalities.
Secretariat Named Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year at 2025 Lexology Index Awards
Secretariat is delighted to announce that we were named as the Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Lexology Index Awards Ceremony, held at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London. We are honored to be recognized by clients and peers as the foremost experts leading and shaping the global arbitration community.
Secretariat has earned significant recognition in the 2026 Lexology Index Arbitration Report, with 52 experts named in the prestigious listing, including the most combined Thought Leaders (7) and Global Elite Thought Leaders (10).
The Price Is Right… Until It Isn’t: Navigating Construction Cost Escalation
Cost escalation has emerged as a significant, and prevalent, issue in the construction industry, driven by post-pandemic global supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical events. As escalation claims continue to reshape the industry, it is essential for project owners, employers, contractors, and legal professionals to understand the root causes of escalation claims and how to adopt practical, evidence-based strategies to successfully navigate disputes on construction contracts.
Managing Director Allan Ingraham was featured in a recent article in The Boston Globe providing economic analysis of WNBA player compensation and demonstrating that players are significantly underpaid relative to the league’s current market value.
Managing Directors Michael Koenig and David Craig, writing in the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Magazine, examine the accelerating rise of ephemeral messaging and its growing impact on compliance, investigations, and litigation.