David Tenenbaum joins HKA’s IP & Patent Damages Practice based in Chicago
29th July 2025
HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, is pleased to announce that David Tenenbaum has joined its Intellectual Property (IP) & Patent Damages practice as a Principal. Based in Chicago, David brings over 25 years of experience in the strategic assessment and financial valuation of intellectual property and other intangible assets across litigation, transactional, tax, and insurance-backed lending contexts.
“We are thrilled to welcome David to our growing IP team. His deep technical expertise, leadership in building high-performing teams, and proven track record in delivering value to clients across industries make him a tremendous asset to our practice and to the clients we serve.”
Mike Lasinski, Partner
David has built a distinguished career advising clients on complex IP matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. He has led numerous engagements involving damages quantification, expert witness preparation, and valuation analysis in high-stakes litigation. His work spans a wide range of industries and has consistently helped clients develop and defend robust damages positions throughout the litigation lifecycle.
“I’m excited to join HKA and contribute to a team that is known for its excellence and integrity in complex disputes and advisory work. The opportunity to collaborate with such talented professionals and help clients navigate the evolving IP landscape is truly energizing.”
David Tenenbaum, Principal
Prior to joining HKA, David served as Managing Director and Head of Financial Valuation at Aon IP Solutions. At Aon, he built and led a team that supported the firm’s flagship IP-backed lending insurance product, which enabled high-growth companies to leverage their IP assets as collateral, unlocking access to non-dilutive capital. Under David’s leadership, the team evaluated over 100 collateral candidates and played a key role in securing insurance for more than $2 billion in IP-backed loans.
David also held senior roles at Global Economics Group and Charles River Associates, where he focused on IP litigation support and IP valuation for transactions and tax planning. His expertise includes valuation for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, bankruptcy, licensing, and compliance with financial reporting and tax regulations.
David holds a Master of Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology. He is a long-standing contributor to the International Trademark Association (INTA), where he has served on several key committees and spoken at major conferences. He has also published thought leadership articles and presented to professional groups on topics such as intangible asset valuation, IP-rich transactions, and economic damages in IP litigation.
About HKA’s IP practice
HKA’s IP consultants and experts work worldwide to value intangibles in most industries – from advanced technology to education, healthcare to e-commerce, and transport and consumer goods. The team is experienced in analyzing issues related to IP damages, such as apportionment of profits, manufacturing and sales capacity, available alternatives, customer demand, company and product profitability, competition, cost savings, and enhanced earnings related to licensing IP. The firm’s IP experts have evaluated and determined reasonable royalties for a broad range of products and industries, reviewing and analyzing thousands of license agreements.
Learn more about HKA’s Forensic Accounting & Investigation, Commercial Damages & Valuation, and Intellectual Property & Patent Damages expert services.
Media contact
| Name | Andrew J. Katz, CPSM |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, Americas |
| Number | +1 215 962 1136 |
| andrewkatz@hka.com |
