Compass Lexecon

Compass Lexecon Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced several global leadership appointments at its Compass Lexecon subsidiary.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced several global leadership appointments at its Compass Lexecon subsidiary.
  • Mark Israel has been named as President of Compass Lexecon and will continue to serve as Head of Compass Lexecon’s North American Antitrust practice.
  • Jorge Padilla , who previously served as Head of Compass Lexecon EMEA, is assuming the role of Chair of Compass Lexecon EMEA.
  • I look forward to supporting them as EMEA Chair, and I am pleased to focus my efforts on client work and attracting and developing the next generation of Compass Lexecon experts.”
    Commenting on the leadership appointments, Mr. Fischel said, “Because of all our colleagues, Compass Lexecon is the world’s leading economic consulting firm.

United Expands in Houston with $2.6B Terminal Project, State-of-the-Art Baggage System, New Club and Thousands of New Jobs

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced growth plans in Houston that include a $2.6 billion renovation and expansion of Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a new United ClubSM location and Early Bag Storage facility (EBS) as well as a new direct flight to Georgetown, Guyana*. 

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  • According to a recent study by Compass Lexecon, United's direct employment in Houston contributes to more than $1.2 billion in economic activity annually.
  • Including the Terminal B project, United has invested more than $3.5 billion in its Houston facilities since 2015.
  • "The expansion of Terminal B is physical proof of United's ongoing commitment to the economic vitality of the City of Houston.
  • Last year, United also launched United Club FlySM – a first-of-its-kind grab-and-go club concept in Denver which has been very well received by travelers; this year alone more than 100,000 travelers have visited United Club Fly.

Compass Lexecon Adds Four Senior Antitrust Professionals in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

In her role at Compass Lexecon, she will focus on conduct, damages and mergers within antitrust and competition cases.

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  • In her role at Compass Lexecon, she will focus on conduct, damages and mergers within antitrust and competition cases.
  • In his role at Compass Lexecon, Dr. Gaynor will provide services to clients related to antitrust and competition.
  • In his role at Compass Lexecon, Dr. Koc will focus on antitrust litigation, merger reviews, damages and valuation analyses.
  • At Compass Lexecon, Dr. Smith will focus on conduct, damages and mergers related to antitrust and competition cases, as well as class certification.

Reaching net-zero: Eurelectric's three pillars for Europe's electricity market reform

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

BRUSSELS, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the European Electricity trade association Eurelectric releases its landmark study on how to make the EU electricity market design fit for a net-zero future.

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  • BRUSSELS, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the European Electricity trade association Eurelectric releases its landmark study on how to make the EU electricity market design fit for a net-zero future.
  • Following the historical price spikes in August 2022, an intense political debate has played out over the design of the EU internal energy market.
  • To inform the decision-making process, Eurelectric has commissioned the internationally renowned consultant Compass Lexecon to develop pragmatic political options.
  • A key element in the debate over the electricity market is the impact of the supply shock on customers.

Reaching net-zero: Eurelectric's three pillars for Europe's electricity market reform

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

BRUSSELS, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the European Electricity trade association Eurelectric releases its landmark study on how to make the EU electricity market design fit for a net-zero future.

Key Points: 
  • BRUSSELS, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the European Electricity trade association Eurelectric releases its landmark study on how to make the EU electricity market design fit for a net-zero future.
  • Following the historical price spikes in August 2022, an intense political debate has played out over the design of the EU internal energy market.
  • To inform the decision-making process, Eurelectric has commissioned the internationally renowned consultant Compass Lexecon to develop pragmatic political options.
  • A key element in the debate over the electricity market is the impact of the supply shock on customers.

United Opens Expanded and Newly Renovated Global Inflight Training Center in Houston

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United today opened in Houston its largest Inflight Training Center, a 56,000 sq. ft. facility that includes new classrooms, additional cabin and door trainers and a state-of-the-art aquatic center that features a 125,000-gallon pool and mock fuselage to practice the safe evacuation of the plane in the unlikely event of a water landing. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined United CEO Scott Kirby at a ceremonial ribbon cutting event in Houston to officially open the new training center.

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  • Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined United CEO Scott Kirby at a ceremonial ribbon cutting event in Houston to officially open the new training center.
  • "The best flight attendants in the industry deserve the best, most modern training facility in the country," said United CEO Scott Kirby.
  • New United flight attendants will go through a six-week and a half training course at the Houston facility and then return every 18 months to stay current on their qualifications.
  • "I congratulate United on opening its global Inflight Training Center, a testament to the region's workforce and pro-business environment."

Industry Leader and Finance Expert Yvette Austin Smith Joins Compass Lexecon as Global Finance Practice Chair

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that Yvette Austin Smith has joined the firm’s Compass Lexecon subsidiary as a Senior Managing Director and Chair of its Global Finance practice.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that Yvette Austin Smith has joined the firm’s Compass Lexecon subsidiary as a Senior Managing Director and Chair of its Global Finance practice.
  • Ms. Austin Smith, who will lead Compass Lexecon’s New York office, is a recognized finance expert in multiple areas, including valuation, credit and solvency analysis, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and damages.
  • She joins Compass Lexecon from The Brattle Group, where she was Chair of the Board and M&A Litigation practice leader.
  • “We are delighted to have Yvette join Compass Lexecon’s senior management team, spearhead the Global Finance practice and continue to build the New York office,” said Daniel R. Fischel , Chairman and President of Compass Lexecon.

U.S. Wireless Industry, Powered by Licensed Spectrum, Contributes $825 Billion to America's Economy Annually, According to New Report

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The analysis also finds that over the past decade the wireless industry contributed nearly $5.4 trillion in GDP to the American economy.

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  • The analysis also finds that over the past decade the wireless industry contributed nearly $5.4 trillion in GDP to the American economy.
  • "This report confirms that the wireless industry is a major driver of America's economy," said Aren Megerdichian, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Compass Lexecon.
  • "Other countries recognize the value of licensed spectrum and have plans to make significant amounts of it available for 5G.
  • Instead of experimenting with unproven solutions, the U.S. needs a pipeline of exclusive-use, licensed spectrum to continue to power the American economy."

FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon Recognized as Leading Firms at Who’s Who Legal Awards

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

FTI Consulting was recognized in the following categories:

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  • FTI Consulting was recognized in the following categories:
    Compass Lexecon was recognized as Competition Economics Firm of the Year.
  • FTI Consulting is the only firm to receive the Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year and Consulting Firm of the Year awards since they were introduced in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
  • Compass Lexecon is the only firm to receive the Competition Economics Firm of the Year award since it debuted in 2015.
  • The awards are based on Whos Who Legal research and the firms performance compared to peers.

FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon Named Leading Firms at Who’s Who Legal Awards, Lead Arbitration Expert Witnesses List for 12th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

FTI Consulting is the only firm to receive the Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year and Consulting Firm of the Year awards since they were introduced in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

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  • FTI Consulting is the only firm to receive the Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year and Consulting Firm of the Year awards since they were introduced in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
  • In addition, FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon led the Whos Who Legal Arbitration 2022: Expert Witnesses list, represented by 59 expert witnesses, including eight professionals who were identified as Future Leaders in Arbitration.
  • Collectively, FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon had more than twice the number of experts named to the list as the next closest firm.
  • FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon professionals named to the Whos Who Legal Arbitration 2022: Expert Witnesses list include the following: