Alvarez & Marsal's James W. Barratt Elected to Board of Trustees of Securities and Exchange Commission Historical Society.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- James W. Barratt, a managing director at global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal, has been elected to the board of trustees of the Securities and Exchange Commission Historical Society, a non-profit organization founded in 1999 to preserve and share SEC and securities history.

Mr. Barratt, who is based in Washington, D.C. and has served on the Society's advisory board since 2003, is a specialist in advising companies on internal investigations, SEC enforcement proceedings, accountant malpractice, internal controls and financial reporting issues. He recently joined Alvarez & Marsal, bringing more than 20 years of financial, accounting and investigative experience, including working with domestic and international companies ranging from small start-up operations to large public companies on complex matters. Prior to pursuing a consulting career, he served as an accountant in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Division, where he conducted numerous investigations involving securities law violations, financial fraud and accountant's liability.

"Jim's strong dedication to public service and extensive experience in SEC-related matters make him an ideal choice for this prestigious organization," said Sam Pyland, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal. "We congratulate him on this appointment and commend him for his exceptional work in this area."

Independent of and separate from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Society maintains a virtual museum and archive at www.sechistorical.org, which opened in 2002. The site offers more than 1,600 primary materials on SEC and securities history, and attracts more than 5,000 visits each month from the financial community, law and accounting firms, the SEC, academia, the press and the general public. The Society's board of trustees is comprised of distinguished professionals in the fields of law, finance, consulting and industry.

Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal is a leading global professional services firm with expertise in guiding underperforming companies and public sector entities through complex financial, operational and organizational challenges. The firm employs a distinctive hands-on approach by working closely with clients, management and stakeholders to resolve problems and implement solutions. Founded in 1983, Alvarez & Marsal draws on its strong operational heritage to provide specialized services, including: Turnaround and Management Advisory, Crisis and Interim Management, Performance Improvement, Creditor Advisory Services, Dispute Analysis and Forensics, Global Corporate Finance, Tax Advisory, Business Consulting, Real Estate Advisory and Transaction Advisory. A network of experienced professionals in locations across the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America, enables the firm to deliver on its proven reputation for leadership, problem solving and value creation.

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