YWCA-NYC Honors NERA Senior Vice President Lauren Stiroh

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NERA Economic Consulting congratulates Senior Vice President Dr. Lauren Stiroh on her induction into the YWCA-NYC’s Academy of Women Leaders class of 2010.

“We strive to foster a business environment at NERA that encourages all employees to reach their greatest potential.”

The YWCA’s Academy of Women Leaders honors the most talented and influential women in business. Now it its 37^th year, the Academy’s salute luncheon showcases trailblazing women who have reached the upper echelons of their companies and industries.

“NERA salutes Lauren for her leadership and excellence in our field of economic consulting and for serving as a role model for other women who aspire to excel in the profession,” said NERA President Andrew Carron. “We strive to foster a business environment at NERA that encourages all employees to reach their greatest potential.”

Dr. Stiroh is based in NERA’s White Plains, NY office. She is an advisor to senior lawyers and their clients on the economics of complex commercial litigation, notably in the areas of antitrust and intellectual property. Dr. Stiroh holds a PhD from Harvard University and an MA from the University of British Columbia in economics.

About NERA

NERA Economic Consulting (www.nera.com) is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.

NERA's clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to deliver unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists and other experts backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world's largest economic consultancies. With its main office in New York City, NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.