Chris Rucinski joins Charles River Associates as vice president

BOSTON - Charles River Associates (NASDAQ:CRAI), a $1.22 billion market cap consulting firm with strong financial health according to InvestingPro metrics, announced Tuesday that Chris Rucinski has joined the firm as a Vice President in its Forensic Services Practice.

Rucinski brings 15 years of experience in intellectual property and complex technology disputes. Prior to joining CRA, he served as a Managing Director at a litigation consulting firm specializing in intellectual property matters, with a focus on trade secret disputes related to software and technology.

"With 15 years of experience at the intersection of intellectual property and complex technology disputes, Chris enhances our ability to advise clients and counsel in the resolution of high-stakes litigation," said Paul Maleh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charles River Associates, in a press release statement.

Kristofer Swanson, CRA Vice President and Practice Leader of Forensic Services, noted that Rucinski "has testified as an expert in numerous high-profile matters and has consulted on more than 100 additional engagements."

Rucinski holds a BA in Computer Science from Princeton University and is a GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE).

Charles River Associates provides economic, financial, and management consulting services globally. The company’s Forensic Services Practice assists clients with independent responses to allegations of fraud, abuse, cybercrime, misconduct, and non-compliance. The firm has demonstrated solid performance with 9.3% revenue growth in the last twelve months and maintains a healthy 32% gross profit margin.

The firm’s Forensic Services Practice has been certified under International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 requirements. Headquartered in Boston, CRA operates offices worldwide. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company has maintained strong returns over the past decade and has consistently raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. For detailed insights and additional ProTips about CRA’s performance and valuation, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Charles River Associates reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.88, exceeding the forecast of $1.84. Revenue also climbed to $186.9 million, beating the anticipated $179.65 million. These financial results reflect the company’s strong performance in the quarter. Additionally, Charles River Associates announced the appointment of Dr. Arin Mitra as Vice President in its Transfer Pricing Practice. Dr. Mitra brings over three decades of experience in intercompany transactions, having previously served as a Lead Tax and Transfer Pricing Client Services Principal at a Big Four global tax compliance and advisory services firm. This strategic addition to the team is expected to enhance the firm’s capabilities in transfer pricing. These developments indicate ongoing momentum for Charles River Associates.

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