Ms. Feitzinger, a senior vice president, succeeds Michael Topper, who will become a senior advisor to the firm.
Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, announced today that Senior Vice President Kristin M. Feitzinger has been elected to serve as chair of the firm’s board of directors.
A highly respected leader with over three decades of experience at Cornerstone Research, Ms. Feitzinger has consulted on numerous high-profile securities cases and addressed valuation issues arising in class actions, breach of contract, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and general damages litigation. She formerly coheaded Cornerstone Research’s securities litigation practice, served for many years as head of the Silicon Valley office, and is an experienced member of the firm’s board of directors.
Working collaboratively with our outstanding team, I look forward to contributing to Cornerstone Research’s continued growth and success.
—Kristin Feitzinger
“Kristin’s dedication to our firm’s values and culture has earned her the trust of our staff, clients, and experts,” Cornerstone Research CEO Rahul Guha said. “Her proven track record, strategic acumen, and thoughtful, balanced approach to complex issues make her an excellent choice for this critical position in our firm’s governance.”
“I am deeply honored to be elected to this important role and thankful for the trust that my fellow officers and board members have placed in me,” Ms. Feitzinger said. “Working collaboratively with our outstanding team, I look forward to contributing to Cornerstone Research’s continued growth and success, enhancing our firm’s position as the workplace of choice for top talent in our industry, and delivering even greater value for clients and stakeholders in the future.”
Kristin’s proven track record, strategic acumen, and thoughtful, balanced approach to complex issues make her an excellent choice for this critical position in our firm’s governance.
—Rahul Guha
Ms. Feitzinger continues to consult on high-profile client matters involving securities and white-collar litigation, valuation, and financial institutions. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Stanford University, and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Ms. Feitzinger succeeds Michael D. Topper as the board’s chair. Dr. Topper takes the title of senior advisor to the firm.
“We owe Mike an immense debt of gratitude for his dedication to Cornerstone Research,” added Dr. Guha. “In addition to his most recent role as board chair, he previously served on the firm’s board of directors and executive committee, was head or cohead of the firm’s antitrust and competition practice for many years, and led the Silicon Valley office. Through countless contributions, Mike has been instrumental in shaping our firm’s values, culture, and rich history.”
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