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What happens when a testifying economist joins forces with digital forensics, structured data, and forensic accounting experts?

In this episode of iDS Talks, Drew O’Shaughnessy sits down with Ken Gustafson, Managing Director of Economics at iDiscovery Solutions, to discuss the launch of iDS’ Economics division and how it expands the firm’s ability to help clients solve complex financial disputes.

Drawing on decades of experience in financial markets, commodities, structured transactions, and expert testimony, Ken shares how economists build narratives from data, evaluate damages, analyze market behavior, and work alongside legal teams to support litigation. The conversation also explores how iDS combines economics with structured data analytics, forensic accounting, and AI-driven workflows to uncover evidence faster and deliver stronger expert opinions.

Topics include:

  • The launch of the iDS Economics division
  • How economists use data to build defensible case narratives
  • Expert testimony in complex commercial litigation
  • Market manipulation, commodities, and financial damages
  • The role of structured data and forensic accounting in economic analysis
  • How AI and advanced analytics help experts find critical evidence faster
  • Why collaboration across disciplines leads to better client outcomes

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