HKA expands its digital forensics and investigation capabilities across the U.S. with four strategic hires
24th June 2025
HKA is excited to announce the significant expansion of our digital forensics, discovery, and high-tech investigations team, strengthening our presence and capabilities across the nation with the addition of four accomplished professionals: Partner Eric Mazur (Miami), Principal David Griffith (Houston), Principal Jared Lake (San Francisco), and Associate Director Phu Nguyen (Washington, DC).
“This is a strategic moment in establishing our team’s presence and forensic expertise in key regions across the United States. Whether uncovering digital evidence, conducting crypto forensics, or supporting litigation through expert analysis and discovery, our team stands ready to deliver industry-leading service and insight, coast to coast.”
Michael Bandemer, Partner, Head of Digital Forensics and Data Solutions
Miami, Florida
Eric Mazur has over 34 years of experience in advanced digital forensic investigations. He has leveraged his expertise in data collection and eDiscovery to investigate unauthorized data access, misappropriation of trade secrets, and data manipulation and destruction matters in the public and private sectors.
Leading comprehensive domestic and international efforts, Eric has recovered, processed, and produced significant amounts of data under subpoena. He has also provided expert witness testimony on over 25 occasions in federal and state courts.
Eric’s investigative background is rooted in his early experience as a detective with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial Investigations Unit in Washington, DC. He was trained in computer forensics by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations Division, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
“Joining HKA’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions practice is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a premier team of industry experts. I’m eager to apply my years of experience investigating high-tech crimes, uncovering trade secret misappropriation, and resolving complex data collection and analysis challenges. With a passion for revealing the truth through data and a steadfast commitment to meaningful results, I look forward to helping our clients achieve clarity and success.”
Eric Mazur, Partner
Before joining HKA, Eric was the President and Founder of Advanced Forensic Investigative Solutions, LLC. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland and several certifications, including Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist, Encase Certified Examiner, Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist, Certified Technical Trainer, and Computer Network Investigations (CNTP-FLETC).
Houston, Texas
David Griffith has over 25 years of experience providing strategic guidance to organizations and legal teams navigating digital forensic investigations, bankruptcy proceedings, regulatory concerns, and litigation. He has spearheaded eDiscovery initiatives in some of the most expansive and intricate cases in the United States, handling everything from identification, preservation, and collection to processing, review, and production.
David’s project experience includes employment affairs, environmental incidents, shareholder actions, contractual disputes, white-collar crime, and merger integrations. He has applied his proficiency with structured (transactional) data and data modeling to manage disputes related to oil and gas royalties, intellectual property licensing, and insurance coverage allocation.
“I’m thrilled to join HKA and bring my expertise in digital forensics to an already impressive practice. People and organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats in the digital world, and I look forward to working with clients to navigate these challenges and uncover critical insights.”
David Griffith, Principal
Before joining HKA, David was a Senior Director of Forensic Technology Services at Alvarez & Marsal. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston. He is a licensed private investigator, a Certified e-Discovery Specialist, and a Relativity Master and Relativity Certified Administrator. He has also earned several other Relativity Specialist certifications.
View David’s Expert Centre Profile here.
San Francisco, California
Jared Lake brings over 10 years of expertise in driving market expansion, building trusted partnerships, and solving complex problems to elevate brand visibility and achieve significant revenue results.
He began his business development career in the technology sector, securing multi-million-dollar contracts and developing revenue optimization playbooks. Jared specializes in digital matters in technological sectors and has unique experience with advisory services, ERP implementation, digital forensics, compliance initiatives, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, data governance, and cross-border investigations (FCPA).
“I’m thrilled to be joining HKA at such an exciting time. I look forward to collaborating with our dynamic business development team to tackle meaningful challenges together and deliver significant outcomes for our clients and our partners.”
Jared Lake, Principal
Before joining HKA, Jared was a Senior Advisor of Business Development at BPM, LLP. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and has held a Certified e-Discovery Specialist, a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, and a Relativity eDiscovery Platform certificate.
Washington, DC
Phu Nguyen has over 20 years of experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, and data analytics. His forensic expertise includes various digital devices, storage media, servers, networks, and cloud-based services, as well as data collection, analysis, extraction, and evidence control and processing to support litigation.
Applying a compelling combination of investigative, business, and technical skills, Phu has managed large-scale forensic preservations of computers, mobile devices, cloud-based data sources, and network infrastructure for domestic and international corporate investigations and forensics processes.
“With more than two decades of experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, and data analytics, I’m pleased to bring my skills to this new role in Washington, DC. I look forward to helping clients navigate complex digital investigations and deliver meaningful outcomes with confidence.”
Phu Nguyen, Associate Director
Before joining HKA, Phu was Vice President of Advanced Forensic Investigative Solutions LLC. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Decision Science and Management Information Systems from George Mason University.
HKA’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions professionals specialize in the collection, analysis, investigation, discovery, tracing, and governance of digital data. The team has extensive experience delivering expert insights into the expansive realm of digital evidence. They excel at supporting organizations, law firms, and government agencies as they navigate the complexities of digital investigations, including eDiscovery, advanced analytics, high-tech crime, blockchain forensics, and cybersecurity. HKA’s services also address data privacy, governance, and compliance, providing reliable, actionable findings to meet litigation, regulatory, and security challenges.
Learn more about HKA’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions expert services.
Media contact
| Name | Andrew J. Katz, CPSM |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, Americas |
| Number | +1 215 962 1136 |
| AndrewKatz@hka.com |
