David Welch

David J. Welch, Esq.

Managing Director, Growth Team

David Welch is a Managing Director in Kroll’s Growth Team, based in New York. David oversees strategic projects and the development of specialist practices across Kroll’s global services.

Previously, David was an attorney in Kroll’s Government Solutions practice. In that role, he led audit teams in data-driven audits for state treasurer’s offices, negotiated complex settlement agreements and provided counsel on legal challenges. Additionally, he directed strategy and business development for the artificial intelligence fraud prevention business, leading a team of data, technology and AI/ML professionals.

Prior to joining Kroll, David practiced securities litigation, representing financial services industry professionals, hedge funds, broker-dealers and state pension funds. His work focused on matters involving the Securities Acts, SEC and FINRA rules, securities fraud, corporate accounting practices and GAAP.

David holds a B.A. in financial management from Ohio State University and a J.D. (cum laude) from Hofstra University School of Law.



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