Los Angeles – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announces the addition of Managing Director Jean Chow-Callam to its Disputes and Investigations practice in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Ms. Chow-Callam will serve to expand the group’s investigation capabilities, particularly regarding engagements involving China. A testifying forensic accountant, she brings over 25 years of professional experience, particularly on issues related to risk management and compliance across various industries.

At A&M, Ms. Chow-Callam will specialize in financial investigations and analysis related to corporate governance, earnings management and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Additionally, she will advise on embezzlement issues, accounting process improvements, compliance programs, reverse merger, options backdating, cryptocurrency, corporate internal investigations, securities litigation, and other white-collar crime investigations resulting from the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting violations.

Ms. Chow-Callam has served American and China-based private and public companies, and her experience spans to engagements in Europe and Latin America. She will leverage her international perspective, professional experience and resourcefulness in Greater China to offer seasoned expertise on China-related disputes and help A&M’s clients navigate the complex regulatory and compliance landscape of cross-border deals.

“Jean’s experience significantly enhances our team’s offerings when advising on international deals and navigating cross-border issues,” said Bryan Ruez, Managing Director and Global Leader of Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations. “China remains one of the fastest growing economies and expanding our capabilities related to China is a pillar of growing A&M’s Disputes and Investigations practice.”

“With mounting pressures on corporations to stay on top of the regulatory landscape and adapt to changing geo-political pressures, Jean’s insight and experience will be imperative in advising our U.S. clients with interests in China. Her addition to the firm in Los Angeles further expands the reach of our capabilities in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong,” said Keith Williamson, Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal and leader of the firm’s Disputes and Investigations team in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

Prior to joining A&M, Ms. Chow-Callam served as a Senior Managing Director in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting practice of FTI Consulting. During her time with FTI consulting, she served as Asia Leader, specializing in U.S. regulatory and anti-corruption issues, and was based in Hong Kong from 2011 to 2016.

Ms. Chow-Callam has been a speaker at the American Bar Association conferences in international investigations and in anti-corruption, as well as at Stanford University’s Director’s College. She is a member of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association and has been named in Who’s Who Legal in areas of Forensic Accounting, Investigations and Consulting Experts.

About Alvarez & Marsal 

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to make change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.

With over 3,500 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.

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