The 2026 Rising Stars of the Profession: James McCutcheon

Jimmy McCutcheon is a Director at Secretariat, a global disputes consulting firm, where he specializes in complex financial disputes and securities litigation. He is widely recognized for his ability to bridge litigation strategy and expert testimony, serving as a trusted advisor to counsel in high-stakes matters. Mr. McCutcheon's practice centers on identifying best-in-class academic and industry experts and supporting them through rigorous analysis, report development and testimony preparation. Known for his disciplined and repeatable approach, he translates nuanced financial and economic issues into clear, defensible expert opinions that withstand regulatory, judicial and adversarial scrutiny. His work spans securities class actions, M&A and fiduciary duty disputes, employment matters and complex damages analyses.

Beyond his client-facing role, Mr. McCutcheon is a firmwide resource for expert strategy and development. He regularly advises colleagues on expert identification, trains junior consultants on expert research and support, and helps scale expert-driven work across practices. This combination of technical depth, leadership, and client trust has resulted in sustained repeat engagements and measurable business impact. Mr. McCutcheon holds a B.S. in Managerial Economics, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Davis.