“The Bureau provides authentic thought leadership and expert analysis that protects consumers and strengthens businesses.”
Bruce Carlin
Chairman and Founder, The Bureau
Private, Market-Based Solutions to Public Problems
At the Bureau, we believe that true market strength comes from transparency, accountability, and genuine expertise. Every analysis that we conduct is guided by one fundamental principle: the marketplace works best when it works for everyone. The Bureau provides rigorous advisory services and litigation support, and donates funds to promote thought leadership to better understand financial markets and decision-making by its participants.
The Litigation Bureau
The Litigation Bureau delivers unbiased, precise economic support that stands up to the most rigorous scrutiny and provides compelling narratives for the courtroom.
The Litigation Bureau does not take sides ex ante. We have supported the plaintiff and defense side in equal proportions based on the merits of the case.
By charter, a portion of the fees earned by the Litigation Bureau is used to fund Research Bureau activities.
The Research Bureau
Where rigorous academic expertise meets real-world financial challenges.
Led by distinguished economists, the Research Bureau advances its mission through cutting-edge thought leadership that regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders rely on.
The Research Bureau supports ongoing academic progress that furthers our understanding of markets through national awards and research grants.
Areas of Expertise
- UDAAP Claims
- Unfair Competition
- Product Liability
- Retail Pricing
- Investor Protection
- Disclosure Quality
- Fraud
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Public Offerings
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About Us
Led by Bruce Carlin, George R. Brown Professor of Finance at Rice University and Faculty Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, The Bureau brings together distinguished economists and finance academics dedicated to advancing our understanding of retail financial markets. Our team combines rigorous academic expertise with extensive litigation and regulatory experience to deliver the authoritative analysis that complex financial markets demand.
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