Article | May 13, 2026
Dr. McLean brings industry‑leading biomechanics and wearable technology expertise to Secretariat, strengthening the firm’s ability to address complex, technology‑driven disputes.
Mr. Finnerty has more than a decade of experience and provides financial analysis, consulting, and forensic accounting services for litigation and investigations.
Los Angeles
Mr. Finnerty is a Certified Public Accountant with more than ten years of relevant experience providing accounting, assurance, and consulting services. His casework covers a range of investigative and dispute assignments including allegations of fraud and white-collar crimes, misuse of assets, violation of controls, financial statement misstatements and post-acquisition disputes.
Mr. Finnerty leverages his assurance and advisory background to provide detailed analyses of financial records, advise on the interpretation and implementation of complex accounting standards, assess internal control and fraud detection procedures, and conduct poignant interviews with key personnel. Mr. Finnerty has collaborated with clients across a range of industries including private equity, software as a service (SaaS), healthcare, medical device and financial services.
Prior to joining Secretariat, Mr. Finnerty was part of the national advisory group for a tax and financial advisory services firm, providing due diligence and post-acquisition services to corporate and private equity investors in the software and technology industries.
Dr. McLean brings industry‑leading biomechanics and wearable technology expertise to Secretariat, strengthening the firm’s ability to address complex, technology‑driven disputes.
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