Claire Morgan

Claire Morgan is a leader in L.E.K.’s Food & Beverage practice, with a particular focus on seafood. Claire advises clients on growth strategy, value creation and M&A within the seafood space.
Dr. Nomi Prins

Nomi Prins, PhD, is an independent journalist, author of seven books, and an engaging, captivating and extremely well-informed speaker. Dr. Prins is widely sought-after globally for her unique perspective that bridges the divide between the world of politics, finance and the economy. She is the author of the best-selling book, Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged […]
Ellie Tumbuan

Ellie is a leadership, inclusion, business strategist, coach, and entrepreneur with a 20-year background in management consulting and social impact. She has worked with over 200 organizations and is based in the Bay Area of California.
Crystal Alvarado-Rodriguez

Research Design Director at The Justice Collective and Founder of Seaworthy, Crystal Alvarado-Rodriguez drives data-driven equity initiatives in the seafood and fisheries sectors. Designer of industry-transforming programs, including Smart Catch which was later adopted by the James Beard Foundation, she specializes in systemic change through research design and implementation. Their work spans from designing sustainable […]
Tim Hobbs

Tim has worked with the fishing industry for over 25 years. He represents seafood harvesters and processors throughout the United States and across the globe. Tim is a litigator and strategic legal advisor. He has a proven track record successfully litigating cases under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and related laws that govern […]
Robert Smith

Robert Smith is a partner in the firm’s Environment, Land, and Natural Resources practice group. His practice focuses on land use, governmental and regulatory permitting, real estate and shoreline development, renewable energy, aquaculture and fisheries law, and tribal law. His experience includes counseling clients through all required local, state, and federal regulatory proceedings, including environmental […]
Becca Williams

Becca (she/her) has worked in the field of gender equity for over ten years in a variety of capacities: as a program director, advocate, researcher, and ally working alongside diverse groups.
Sam Biljan-McElheny

For the past six years, Sam has supported a wide range of clients across the food industry, providing trend expertise through consumer and restaurant data, with particular interest in emerging trends. She calls the southside suburbs of Chicago home.
Dean Leaman

Dean Leaman is the Director of International Import/Export for Certified Group. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, he went on to Rutgers University to study microbiology. Dean is on the NFI Better Seafood Board and a member of the NFI Importer's and Technical Committees. Dean serves as the seafood industry as an expert […]