“Our company culture is entrepreneurial by design; we work hard to maintain an environment where smart ideas are rewarded over long hours.”
Sara Joy Clemmer
Recruitment Manager
Our Stories
Susan Aylward is an Expert Testimony Analyst in our Chicago office. She was recruited from Indiana University and started with Ocean Tomo in June 2005.
"My time at Ocean Tomo thus far has been both exciting and challenging. Immediately upon joining the firm, I've been actively involved with nearly every aspect of a client engagement. As an analyst, I am able to develop and expand upon the fundamental skill set I gained in business school, through interacting and working with individuals at every professional level of the firm. I enjoy the daily opportunity I have to, as a team, discuss new issues and work to find intelligent and creative solutions.
The size and culture of the firm, combined with the diverse and distinguished backgrounds of our personnel, is the biggest benefit of working at Ocean Tomo. The opportunity to work directly with experienced professionals whom have a great deal of knowledge and enthusiasm for their work in an entertaining and fun setting creates a working environment that I feel very few other firms could offer."
Eric Carnick is an Expert Testimony Analyst in our Chicago office. He was recruited from The University of Illinois and started with Ocean Tomo in August 2006.
"Ocean Tomo has been a rewarding experience. I could not have asked for a better opportunity directly out of school. Through building models, writing reports and conversing with clients, the analyst position has challenged my critical thinking, creative abilities and communication skills. The ability to use all of these different skills on a daily basis sets Ocean Tomo apart from other companies.
One of my first observations upon coming to Ocean Tomo was the quality of the individuals within the firm. Ocean Tomo is made up of motivated people with impressive intelligence and character. This makes for an enjoyable overall work experience.
Finally, the accessibility of the management and the flexibility of the firm as a whole offer a unique environment. Directors interact with analysts on a daily basis without hesitation, and although hard work is a must to meet and exceed client expectations, the directors at Ocean Tomo understand an individual’s personal needs as well.”
Justin Lewis is an Expert Testimony Associate in our San Fransisco office. He joined Ocean Tomo in February 2007
"Over the past ten years, I have worked in both large and small firms on a variety of litigation and accounting disciplines including financial audits, royalty audits, forensic accounting investigations, business insurance consulting (BIC), securities litigation, complex commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation and while each of these areas offers unique challenges, none are as dynamic and interesting as IP Litigation. IP Litigation combines accounting and finance with cutting edge technology and law.
Why I chose Ocean Tomo? The two main reasons I chose Ocean Tomo are the people and the focus on intellectual property. During the interview process I met a number of Ocean Tomo professionals, all of which impressed me with their knowledge of intellectual property as well as the litigation process. There is a clear focus and team mentality that was evident from the first interview. Ocean Tomo is the only place I know that has a primary focus on the financial aspects of intellectual property and for someone who knew he wanted to work in the IP litigation field it was a welcome change from the firms that try to specialize in multiple disciplines."
Emma Bienias is a Valuation Associate in our Chicago Office. She joined Ocean Tomo in June 2006.
"I have always been interested in the valuation of assets and was looking for a new challenge. Intellectual property is becoming increasingly important in the business world today and Ocean Tomo is at the forefront of that industry. I felt Ocean Tomo’s innovative services and products as well as their active involvement in the intellectual property community would make it an exciting place to work.
The practice of valuing these intangible assets requires an understanding of both the technical nature of the asset as well as the economics of the marketplace. My job allows me to draw upon both my academic background and my real world valuation experience. The pace and variety of the projects keeps me constantly challenged and engaged.
Not least of all, I love coming in to work each day because of the people. The commitment of the management to their teams is unparallel. This is a company where we’re all treated with respect and our opinions are truly valued."
Sheryl Mikols is an Expert Testimony Director in our Chicago office. She joined Ocean Tomo in June 2003.
"My decision to join Ocean Tomo was largely affected by my prior experience of working with the founding Managing Directors at a previous firm and knowing they would create one of the preeminent firms this field. At the end of the day, I know I can feel proud to be a part of that team.
Having worked for a number of years in a Big 4 firm, I also knew that the environment at Ocean Tomo would be unparalleled by any other competitor. The innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the Managing Directors shows through in the firm's culture and firm family values. Ocean Tomo's work environment is also differentiated by its commitment to mentorship and day to day contact with senior members of the engagement team.
Lastly, Ocean Tomo has enabled me to design a career path that is geared specifically toward my goals and expectations, allowing me to plan for a family in the near future and achieve a work/life balance."
Human Resources Professionals
Susan Aylward is an Expert Testimony Analyst in our Chicago office. She was recruited from Indiana University and started with Ocean Tomo in June 2005."My time at Ocean Tomo thus far has been both exciting and challenging. Immediately upon joining the firm, I've been actively involved with nearly every aspect of a client engagement. As an analyst, I am able to develop and expand upon the fundamental skill set I gained in business school, through interacting and working with individuals at every professional level of the firm. I enjoy the daily opportunity I have to, as a team, discuss new issues and work to find intelligent and creative solutions.
The size and culture of the firm, combined with the diverse and distinguished backgrounds of our personnel, is the biggest benefit of working at Ocean Tomo. The opportunity to work directly with experienced professionals whom have a great deal of knowledge and enthusiasm for their work in an entertaining and fun setting creates a working environment that I feel very few other firms could offer."
Eric Carnick is an Expert Testimony Analyst in our Chicago office. He was recruited from The University of Illinois and started with Ocean Tomo in August 2006."Ocean Tomo has been a rewarding experience. I could not have asked for a better opportunity directly out of school. Through building models, writing reports and conversing with clients, the analyst position has challenged my critical thinking, creative abilities and communication skills. The ability to use all of these different skills on a daily basis sets Ocean Tomo apart from other companies.
One of my first observations upon coming to Ocean Tomo was the quality of the individuals within the firm. Ocean Tomo is made up of motivated people with impressive intelligence and character. This makes for an enjoyable overall work experience.
Finally, the accessibility of the management and the flexibility of the firm as a whole offer a unique environment. Directors interact with analysts on a daily basis without hesitation, and although hard work is a must to meet and exceed client expectations, the directors at Ocean Tomo understand an individual’s personal needs as well.”
Justin Lewis is an Expert Testimony Associate in our San Fransisco office. He joined Ocean Tomo in February 2007 "Over the past ten years, I have worked in both large and small firms on a variety of litigation and accounting disciplines including financial audits, royalty audits, forensic accounting investigations, business insurance consulting (BIC), securities litigation, complex commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation and while each of these areas offers unique challenges, none are as dynamic and interesting as IP Litigation. IP Litigation combines accounting and finance with cutting edge technology and law.
Why I chose Ocean Tomo? The two main reasons I chose Ocean Tomo are the people and the focus on intellectual property. During the interview process I met a number of Ocean Tomo professionals, all of which impressed me with their knowledge of intellectual property as well as the litigation process. There is a clear focus and team mentality that was evident from the first interview. Ocean Tomo is the only place I know that has a primary focus on the financial aspects of intellectual property and for someone who knew he wanted to work in the IP litigation field it was a welcome change from the firms that try to specialize in multiple disciplines."
Emma Bienias is a Valuation Associate in our Chicago Office. She joined Ocean Tomo in June 2006. "I have always been interested in the valuation of assets and was looking for a new challenge. Intellectual property is becoming increasingly important in the business world today and Ocean Tomo is at the forefront of that industry. I felt Ocean Tomo’s innovative services and products as well as their active involvement in the intellectual property community would make it an exciting place to work.
The practice of valuing these intangible assets requires an understanding of both the technical nature of the asset as well as the economics of the marketplace. My job allows me to draw upon both my academic background and my real world valuation experience. The pace and variety of the projects keeps me constantly challenged and engaged.
Not least of all, I love coming in to work each day because of the people. The commitment of the management to their teams is unparallel. This is a company where we’re all treated with respect and our opinions are truly valued."
Sheryl Mikols is an Expert Testimony Director in our Chicago office. She joined Ocean Tomo in June 2003."My decision to join Ocean Tomo was largely affected by my prior experience of working with the founding Managing Directors at a previous firm and knowing they would create one of the preeminent firms this field. At the end of the day, I know I can feel proud to be a part of that team.
Having worked for a number of years in a Big 4 firm, I also knew that the environment at Ocean Tomo would be unparalleled by any other competitor. The innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the Managing Directors shows through in the firm's culture and firm family values. Ocean Tomo's work environment is also differentiated by its commitment to mentorship and day to day contact with senior members of the engagement team.
Lastly, Ocean Tomo has enabled me to design a career path that is geared specifically toward my goals and expectations, allowing me to plan for a family in the near future and achieve a work/life balance."
Human Resources Professionals
| Sara Joy Clemmer | 312-377-4843 PH | 312-327-4401 FX |
| Recruitment Manager | sjclemmer@oceantomo.com | Download v-card | Biography |
| Mary Lou Chuinard | 312-327-4418 PH| 312-327-4401 FX |
| Operations Manager | mlchuinard@oceantomo.com | Download v-card | Biography |