Assaph Safi Aharoni

About Assaph Safi Aharoni

I specialize in leading teams on projects requiring software development, data visualization, and statistical analysis. At Bates White, I focus on supporting expert witnesses and providing consulting services in the litigation context. My primary expertise is in insurance and bankruptcy matters, but I have also worked on cases related to television royalties, healthcare technology, energy infrastructure, and more. I am passionate about mentorship, my community, and diversity and inclusion.

Experience

1. Principal

   Bates White Economic Consulting

   Jan 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   I am a Principal in Bates White’s Environmental and Product Liability practice. I work to support expert economists providing testimony in litigation matters across different industries. My primary expertise is in matters related to insurance and bankruptcy litigation stemming from product liabilities such as asbestos claims and environmental losses. I have also worked on cases related to television royalties, healthcare technology, energy infrastructure, and more. In addition to supporting expert witnesses, I also lead consulting teams that assist clients with settlement and mediation.In addition to client work, I have had a leadership role in the firm\'s mentoring, recruiting, and diversity-inclusion efforts. I am a sponsor to junior consultants as part of our Consultant Development Program. I have conducted over 100 case and behavioral interviews, acted as a Stata trainer, and organized a variety of fundraising events. I have also served as member and chair of the firm\'s Diversity-Inclusion Council.

Education

• UC Berkeley School of Information

  Master of Information and Data Science, Data Science

• University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor's degree, Mathematics

  2010 — 2014