David Williams

David Williams is a Senior Managing Director in the Forensic & Litigation segment and is based in New York. A member of the Risk & Investigations practice, Mr. Williams has over 25 years of experience leading thoughtful, focused and effective investigations of complex events to identify relevant information. 

Mr. Williams directs large- and small-scale investigations, asset tracing and diligence research to provide clients and counsel with facts to support their decisions regarding allegations of fraud, embezzlement, misconduct and corruption. He frequently assists counsel representing clients facing criminal charges. Mr. Williams also leads FTI  Consulting’s Criminal Tax Enforcement and Disputes services.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Williams was a tax attorney and Special Agent with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). He led complex financial criminal investigations involving tax evasion, fraud, money laundering, corruption and Bank Secrecy Act violations. For 17 years, Mr. Williams served on the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (“JTTF”) in New York City and conducted international and domestic terrorism, counterintelligence, hawala and sanctions investigations.

Mr. Williams holds a B.A., with high distinction, in Russian and Russian area studies from The Pennsylvania State University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York State, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.