News | March 10, 2026
First Things First: Why Technical Competence Must Precede AI Literacy for Lawyers
We are pleased to support the launch of a new white paper from Code & Counsel, sponsored by Secretariat and ACEDS.
With over 25 years of experience in accounting, business, and litigation consulting, Ms. Martinez is a trusted advisor to clients across the United States and Latin America. Her expertise spans complex commercial litigation, where she provides expert and consulting services for cases involving economic damages, forensic accounting, and investigative support.
Los Angeles
With over 25 years of experience in accounting, business, and litigation consulting, Ms. Martinez is a trusted advisor to clients across the United States and Latin America. Her expertise spans complex commercial litigation, where she provides expert and consulting services for cases involving economic damages, forensic accounting, and investigative support. Ms. Martinez’s insights have been instrumental in navigating high-stakes disputes across industries such as construction, transportation, renewable energy, oil and gas, telecommunications, financial institutions, and government contracts.
Ms. Martinez specializes in breach of contract disputes, financial and accounting investigations, bankruptcy litigation, False Claims Act litigation, and FCPA and other government investigations. Her extensive experience also includes internal investigations, monitorships, and fund tracing, where she has supported organizations in identifying and addressing regulatory compliance issues. She has performed thorough evaluations of causation and damages, analyzing lost or diminished product sales, loss of business value, diminution of future revenue prospects, increased costs, avoided costs, and costs associated with mitigation efforts.
As a skilled forensic investigator, Ms. Martinez employs a comprehensive and meticulous approach that includes reviewing relevant documentation, conducting interviews with key personnel, assessing contractual obligations, and analyzing internal management practices. Her expertise in financial investigations and fund tracing further highlights her ability to uncover financial irregularities and provide actionable solutions. Ms. Martinez’s ability to translate complex financial data into clear, practical insights makes her a trusted partner in resolving disputes and achieving successful outcomes in forensic accounting matters.
Before joining Secretariat, Ms. Martinez led complex litigation and investigative matters at other well-known consulting firms. Earlier in her career, she was an auditor for one of the Big Four accounting firms, where she gained foundational experience in financial reporting, compliance, and analysis.
First Things First: Why Technical Competence Must Precede AI Literacy for Lawyers
We are pleased to support the launch of a new white paper from Code & Counsel, sponsored by Secretariat and ACEDS.
Political, Economic, and Financial Crime Risk Trends in Latin America
Enforcement and regulatory conditions observed during 2025 continue to influence cross border risk exposure across Latin America in 2026. These conditions are particularly relevant for financial institutions, illicit supply chains, and organized criminal activity, and continue to shape how corporate governance, regulatory exposure, and private sector risk are evaluated.
The Economics of Remedies to Restore Competition in Epic v. Google
Epic Games’ (“Epic”) suit against Google over the Google Play Store (GPS) and its payment system, Google Play Billing (GPB), continues to capture attention as one of the most closely watched recent U.S. antitrust battles. Now, however, the focus of the case has shifted from Epic’s jury win and Judge Donato’s injunction remedies to the parties’ settlement and proposed remedy changes. The parties’ proposal has engendered judicial skepticism, amici involvement, opinions from Court-appointed experts, and economic scrutiny that may derail the parties’ proposed deal.