Mr. Leathers has testified in federal and state courts throughout the U.S., as well as in arbitration matters. He brings experience with oil and gas valuation, intellectual property damages and healthcare reimbursement claims. His background includes the analysis of economic, financial, marketing and other business information to assess the economic impact of business events and negotiation decisions. He often advises clients on business valuation and the valuation of oil and gas related entities or intellectual property assets in connection with licensing and joint venture transactions, commercial disputes, shared-based compensation agreements, capital raising activities, merger and acquisitions and intercompany and other transactions.

Mr. Leathers has participated in license negotiations for technologies ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to protein therapy, and is often asked to provide expert testimony on issues related to lost profits, reasonable royalties, misappropriation of trade secrets, shareholder disputes, fraudulent transfer claims and oil and gas disputes.

Furthermore, Mr. Leathers has been retained by boards of directors and special committees to perform financial and forensic investigations regarding allegations of breach of fiduciary responsibility, irregularities, suspected violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and in connection with instances of suspected embezzlement.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Leathers led the legal and economic consulting practice for a global boutique consulting firm. His previous roles include Managing Director with Huron Consulting Group, VP with Charles River Associates and a Principal and Senior Consultant with PwC. He also held various financial, accounting and management positions in banking.

Mr. Leathers earned a BBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University. He participated in post-graduate studies and executive education at the Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, and the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, Rice University. Mr. Leathers is an Accredited Senior Appraiser and a Certified Fraud Examiner.