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​​Michael Bandemer joins HKA to expand its Digital Forensics and Data Solutions practice​

HKA is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Bandemer as Partner and head of the firm’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions practice in the Americas. Michael brings more than 20 years of experience in forensic technology, specializing in the preservation, defensible forensic collection, analysis, and search of electronically stored information (ESI) and forensic artifacts in over 1,000 matters. 

Michael’s distinguished career in forensic technology includes more than two decades of experience providing expert witness and strategic consulting services to law firms and corporate clients in areas such as computer forensics, investigations, eDiscovery, data analytics, and data privacy/data breaches. Michael has given expert testimony in declarations, reports, depositions, and at trial. He has also served as a neutral computer forensics examiner by court appointment or stipulation and testified as a 30(b)(6)/1442 corporate representative in digital forensics, data systems, and eDiscovery. 

Michael has addressed discovery/forensic issues concerning records management, forensic protocols, accessibility, authentication, burden, preservation, collection, spoliation, misappropriation, remediation, search, and production. He has assisted with a diverse range of matters, including misappropriation of trade secrets, internal employment investigations, asset tracing, business email compromise (BEC), falsified or altered emails/texts/documents, metadata analysis, fraud investigations, unstructured data analytics, and regulatory inquiries (SEC, USPS, FTC).  

 

“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our team. His deep expertise and proven track record in forensic technology will be invaluable as we continue to expand our service offerings and provide our clients with the highest level of support in managing complex investigations and disputes.” 

Ave Tucker, Partner

Before joining HKA, Michael was a Managing Director and founder of the Discovery and Forensic Technology Services group at another global consulting firm. Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) recognizes him as a Thought Leader in the USA and in the Investigations and Consulting Experts—Digital & Data—Digital Forensic Experts guides. 

“I am excited to join HKA and contribute to the leadership and growth of HKA’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions practice. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at HKA to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients.” 

Michael Bandemer, Partner

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University and is a Certified EnCase Computer Examiner (EnCE), a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). He is an active member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), where he has held positions as chapter president and a member of the international board of directors; a contributing author of The Sedona Conference Working Group 12’s digital forensics issues in misappropriation of trade secrets and forensic protocols; and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). 

View Michael’s full expert profile.  

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

NameAndrew J. Katz, CPSM
TitleMarketing and Communications Director, Americas
Number+1 215 962 1136
EmailAndrewKatz@hka.com
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