News | May 8, 2026
A recent study by Tatyana Avilova, Economist at Secretariat has been selected by the Editor of JAMA Health Forum as an Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of 2025.
Mr. Sgarlata focuses on business development in the United States. Before joining Secretariat, he litigated construction and government contracts for more than 25 years, specializing in complex litigation before U.S. Appellate and District Courts, state courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. and international arbitration panels.
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Mark Sgarlata focuses on business development in the United States. Before joining Secretariat, he litigated construction and government contracts for more than 25 years, specializing in complex litigation before U.S. Appellate and District Courts, state courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. and international arbitration panels.
Mr. Sgarlata has successfully resolved major, complex claims for construction and government contractors, design engineers, owners, and sureties on a vast array of projects: bridges, tunnels, subway systems, water treatment facilities, data centers, power plants, and public and private facilities.
Mr. Sgarlata has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Construction Law and Construction Litigation as well as Chambers USA’s Top Construction Lawyers.
A recent study by Tatyana Avilova, Economist at Secretariat has been selected by the Editor of JAMA Health Forum as an Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of 2025.
Secretariat Experts Recognized in Lexology’s 2026 Investigations Report
Ten of Secretariat experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2026 Investigations report, produced in partnership with Global Investigations Review. The guide highlights leading investigations lawyers, digital forensic specialists, and forensic accountants who are trusted to support the most demanding matters worldwide.
AI is rapidly reshaping how financial institutions in Latin America approach compliance, shifting from reactive monitoring to proactive financial crime detection. Advanced AI platforms specialized in crime detection enable banks to process vast datasets, identify anomalous behaviors, and map hidden relationships across accounts and jurisdictions. This is particularly relevant in a region characterized by complex cross-border flows, uneven regulatory enforcement, and significant exposure to illicit economies.