David Paris joins HKA as principal in IP practice

David Paris has joined risk and disputes consultancy HKA as a principal in the intellectual property (IP) practice in Washington, DC.

Paris is an economist and business consultant with more than 35 years of experience, and has advised clients across industries on IP strategy, licensing negotiation, royalty audits, and compliance reviews.

Paris has testified on damages, valuation, and competition issues before various courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. He has expertise in patent, trademark, and copyright infringement matters, trade secret misappropriation, licensing disputes, fraud, breach of contract, and antitrust violations.

Paris was previously a managing director at FTI Consulting and Stout, a senior director at Alvarez & Marsal, and a director at Huron.

He holds a master’s degree in applied economics from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in economics from The George Washington University.

“We are thrilled to welcome David to HKA. His deep expertise in IP damages and economic consulting, combined with his extensive testimony experience, will significantly enhance our capabilities and value to clients,” said Michael Lasinski, partner, HKA.

Paris added, “I’m excited to join HKA’s outstanding team of experts and contribute to the continued growth of its Intellectual Property and Patent Damages practice. HKA’s global reach and collaborative culture provide a unique platform to deliver high-impact solutions to clients facing complex IP challenges.”

HKA has more than 1,000 professionals globally delivering services in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support. The firm focuses on the construction and energy industries.

HKA recently added a team of eight professionals from litigation consultancy Echelon Analytics.