VERTEX will join industry leaders at the Securities Enforcement Forum New York 2026, a one-day conference bringing together senior SEC officials, securities enforcement and white-collar attorneys, in-house counsel, and compliance executives. The event will take place Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the JW Marriott Essex House New York (160 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019) and will also be available to view live online.
The forum provides a unique opportunity to discuss emerging trends, regulatory developments, enforcement strategies, and key challenges facing the securities and financial sectors. Attendees will gain insights from current and former regulators, leading practitioners, and in-house experts on navigating complex securities enforcement matters.
VERTEX’s Jim Barratt, CPA, CFF, CCEP, Managing Director, Commercial Damages & Investigations, will be attending the forum to engage with peers and contribute his expertise in financial investigations, and regulatory compliance.
With extensive experience in financial investigations and damages quantification, VERTEX’s Commercial Damages & Investigations team delivers detailed, data-driven analyses that help clients understand financial exposure, assess controls, and support counsel in complex litigation and regulatory matters.
Connect with Jim Barratt at the conference to discuss how VERTEX’s experts support clients navigating today’s evolving enforcement and compliance landscape.
Learn more about the Securities Enforcement Forum New York 2026 here: Securities Enforcement Forum New York 2026 – Securities Docket
To learn more about VERTEX’s Forensic Consulting services or to speak with a Forensic Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
Jim Barratt
CPA, CFF, CCEP
Managing Director, Commercial Damages & Investigations
Jim applies his expertise gained as an independent auditor, internal audit director, chief compliance officer, and former SEC Enforcement accountant to provide clients with value-added solutions to critical problems. He assists law firms, companies, and board committees facing difficult issues involving financial fraud, SEC and DoJ investigations, internal controls and financial reporting issues and anti-bribery and corruption compliance and remediation.