Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced Laila Haider has joined CRA as a Vice President in its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice in its Washington, DC office.

Dr. Haider provides expert economic testimony and economic analysis in matters involving antitrust, labor and employment, and false advertising. She has testified in federal court and in depositions and arbitrations, including in several high-profile class action matters. Dr. Haider regularly evaluates economic analyses related to allegations of price fixing, bid rigging, monopolization, and exclusive dealing. A substantial portion of her work focuses on economic issues relating to class certification with respect to both direct purchaser and indirect purchaser litigation. Prior to joining CRA, she was a Partner at Edgeworth Economics.

“We’re pleased to welcome Laila,” said CRA’s President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “She will complement CRA’s existing team of talented antitrust experts.”

“We are delighted to have Laila choose CRA,” said CRA’s Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice Leader Margaret Sanderson. “Laila is a highly sought-after testifying expert in cases involving allegations of price fixing, bid rigging, monopolization and exclusionary conduct. She has testified on many of the largest U.S. price fixing cases in direct purchaser and indirect purchaser actions. Her antitrust litigation expertise, particularly relating to class certification, will further enhance CRA’s strong service offerings to our clients.”

Dr. Haider is Co-Chair of the Economics Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and was Associate Editor of Antitrust Magazine. Dr. Haider received her PhD in Economics from Columbia University and her BA in Economics from Gettysburg College.

About CRA’s Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice

CRA’s competition economists provide economic analysis and testimony in competition matters around the world. Many have served in government antitrust agencies and are members of premier academic, economic, and law faculties. Their experience extends to many industries, including health care, energy, computer hardware/software, retailing, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, entertainment, transportation, natural resources, sports, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and consumer products.

About Charles River Associates (CRA)

Charles River Associates® is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial, and management consulting services. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its unique combination of functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for its objective solutions to complex problems. Headquartered in Boston, CRA has offices throughout the world. Detailed information about Charles River Associates, a registered trade name of CRA International, Inc., is available at www.crai.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Statements in this press release concerning the addition of Laila Haider, CRA’s Antitrust & Competition Economics practice, future business Laila Haider may generate for CRA and statements using the terms “enhance” or similar expressions are “forward-looking” statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties. Information contained in these forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain, and actual performance and results may differ materially due to many important factors. Such factors that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made by CRA include, among others, the failure to generate engagements for us; dependence on the growth of our litigation or strategy consulting practice, including in forensic services; the potential loss of clients; the demand environment; global economic conditions; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; and intense competition, as well as other potential factors that could affect our financial results are included in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those under the heading “Risk Factors.” We cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievement. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, and we do not intend to do so.