Boris J. Steffen, managing director at corporate restructuring and public affairs strategies firm Gavin/Solmonese LLC, was recently named as one of two co-chairs of the Appraisal & Valuation Subcommittee of the American Bar Association Litigation Expert Witnesses Committee.

The Expert Witnesses Committee’s focus is to provide continuing education to litigators with regard to retaining experts, preparing expert reports, preparing expert testimony and examining expert witnesses in depositions at trial. The Committee also explores best practices and promotes networking opportunities for litigators and expert witnesses in areas such as accounting, engineering and science.

According to Steffen, “Leading this committee will enable me to provide and facilitate thought leadership, the exchange of ideas and educational opportunities pertaining to how the value of assets, liabilities, equity and other interests and claims might be determined within the context of litigation. It is an exciting opportunity to advance professional practice within the legal and valuation communities.”

Boris J. Steffen, MM, CPA, ASA, ABV, CDBV, is a seasoned testifying expert with more than 25 years of experience in accounting, corporate finance, valuation and solvency across multiple industries. He assists clients in managing a wide range of operating, financing, and investing transactions, claims and litigation. Matters in which he has consulted or testified include antitrust and competition policy, bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency, contracts, corporate governance, ERISA, going private transactions, intellectual property, international trade and arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, pricing, costs and profitability, securities and taxes.

Named one of the country’s Outstanding Turnaround Firms by Turnarounds & Workouts for 17 years, the Gavin/Solmonese Corporate Restructuring Group (formerly NHB Advisors) provides leadership for underperforming and troubled companies and their stakeholders, helping businesses maximize value for owners, investors, creditors and employees. The Gavin/Solmonese Corporate Engagement & Public Affairs Group leads organizations through critical strategic thinking and tactical planning, creating better connections with consumers, decision makers and the media, resulting in market share growth and higher profitability.