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Our People
Global Network Investigative Advisory Group utilizes a worldwide network of experienced investigators, research analysts, intelligence sources, business contacts and computer experts to create a multidisciplinary approach for every investigation. We analyze each assignment and assemble a team of experts to address the case in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. When necessary, we draw on trusted consultants with specific geographic reach or industry expertise.
Thomas J. Cowley is Managing Partner of Investigative Advisory Group. He is a skilled and accomplished investigative consultant with over thirty years of experience conducting complex investigations. Mr. Cowley has specialized in the management of high stakes investigations throughout the U.S. and internationally. He has directed thousands of inquiries involving internal investigations, corporate fraud, due diligence, theft of intellectual property and fact gathering in support of commercial litigation. He has acted as the senior contact to Fortune 500 companies, major law firms, financial institutions and government agencies. Prior to founding Investigative Advisory Group in 2007, Mr. Cowley was Regional Managing Director and head of the Los Angeles office of SafirRosetti. He joined SafirRosetti in March 2002, when, SafirRosetti’s parent company Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE-OMC), acquired NOESIS, the leading California based investigative consulting firm that Mr. Cowley helped found. Previously, Mr. Cowley spent ten years with Kroll Associates, the world’s largest corporate investigations firm. Mr. Cowley managed Kroll’s Western U.S. Region from Los Angeles, an office he established in 1988. From 1993 through 1996, he headed Kroll’s Miami office where he directed all investigative operations in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Southeastern U.S. Over a ten-year career as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mr. Cowley conducted and directed criminal cases targeting white-collar crime, organized crime, labor racketeering and narcotics violators. Earlier, as an Investigator for the State of New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Mr. Cowley was responsible for tracing the source of funds to be invested in prospective Atlantic City casinos. Mr. Cowley is a frequent lecturer on the subjects of internal investigations, white collar crime, international due diligence, asset searching and effective use of private investigators. Mr. Cowley worked as a CPA for an international public accounting firm before entering the field of investigations. He is a licensed Private Investigator. Heather Golick, Director of Research for Investigative Advisory Group, is an experienced investigative analyst and attorney. Ms. Golick specializes in conducting complex investigations for litigation support, due diligence, asset tracing, entertainment, and compliance monitoring matters. Ms. Golick regularly works with top tier law firms, Fortune 500 companies, investment management firms, entertainment industry professionals and studios, and government entities. She has provided crucial support to clients during trial and arbitration, with transactional matters, and through the vetting process. Her areas of expertise include fraud, breach of contract, wrongful termination, class action litigation, trade secret violations, and internal investigations. Prior to joining Investigative Advisory Group, Ms. Golick was a research analyst with a national investigative consulting firm. She also acquired significant litigation and research experience at leading law firms. Ms. Golick is an attorney admitted to practice law in Washington. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego. She is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Ms. Golick currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Law Firm Committee for the Bet Tzedek Justice Ball, an annual event that raises money to provide free legal and social services for Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. Nicole Moss is an investigative research analyst for Investigative Advisory Group. Ms. Moss has acquired significant research experience at top southern California and Chicago law firms with a focus on litigation support in the areas of antitrust, contracts, and employment law. She holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College. Ms. Moss has previously worked as an investigator in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice examining discrimination claims and monitoring corporate compliance with judicial determinations. She is fluent in French and acts as a legal advisor to Vort Port International, a Washington-based non-profit organization. Clint L. Howard is a security consultant who specializes in conducting building security surveys, executive protection reviews and corporate security assessments. He has provided his expertise to major corporations and high net worth individuals since his retirement as Director of Security for Hughes Electronics Corporation. While at Hughes, Mr. Howard was responsible for all worldwide security issues as well as emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, oversaw the corporate safety, health and environmental affairs programs and served as the Hughes Ethics Officer responsible for the business conduct programs throughout the corporation. Prior to joining Hughes, Mr. Howard spent over 24 years with the United States Secret Service before retiring as Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Division. In Los Angeles, Mr. Howard managed an office with over 100 agents involved in all investigative matters including counterfeiting, credit card fraud, wire fraud, identify theft, and other Treasury Department violations. He also coordinated the protective activities within the district including the presidential election of 1992. Before being assigned to Los Angeles, Mr. Howard was Agent in Charge of the Secret Service Technical Security Division where he oversaw all the technical systems used to establish and maintain a safe environment for the President, Vice President, and visiting foreign dignitaries. Ann Cochran brings over thirty years of experience as an investigator in both the government and private sectors. Ms. Cochran was a Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigation for twenty - two years. Her experience included fifteen years as a manager, responsible for a group of Special Agents handling major white collar criminal cases in Los Angeles. Ms. Cochran has managed cases as varied as public corruption, defense fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and False Claims Act violations, health care fraud, bankruptcy fraud, narcotics, money laundering and tax fraud. Ms. Cochran worked on varied cases including a major corporate case resulting in an $18.5 million criminal fine, the largest of its kind in the Central Judicial District of California. Ms. Cochran has worked for the past ten years as a private investigator, developing facts and evidence for major law firms and Fortune 500 companies. She specializes in investigations involving litigation support, corporate internal fraud and employment related issues. Her expertise includes conducting interviews, analyzing financial records, and performing in-depth background checks. Ms. Cochran is a Certified Fraud Specialist. Ms. Cochran taught at the distinguished Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and received numerous Outstanding and Distinguished Performance Awards. John Sboto oversees and conducts financial investigations for Investigative Advisory Group. With over 30 years of diversified experience in the investigative, accounting and auditing professions, Mr. Sboto specializes in corporate internal investigations, pre-transaction due diligence assessments and litigation support. Mr. Sboto previously served as a practice leader of Forensic Investigative Services at Deloitte & Touche and West Coast Director of Financial Investigations for Kroll Associates, an international corporate investigations firm. Earlier in his career, he held the position of Audit Manager with another Big Four firm and, later, as Manager of Internal Audit for a major West Coast utility/energy-related public holding company. Mr. Sboto is an active member and former Vice Chairman of the Fraud Committee of the California Society of CPA’s Litigation Services Section. He is a CPA, a Certified Fraud Examiner, has been certified in Financial Forensics by the AICPA and is a Licensed Private Investigator. Garrick Newman is a security consultant and threat management expert, specializing in building security surveys, executive protection reviews and corporate security assessments. He has provided his expertise as a consultant to and security director for major corporations and high net worth individuals following his retirement from the U.S. Secret Service. During 2008 and 2009, Mr. Newman was the primary security consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers and owners Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCourt. Prior to his work with the Dodgers, Mr. Newman served as a security consultant for Pinkerton Investigations. From 1994 to 2001, Mr. Newman served as Director of Security for the Davis Companies and the Marvin Davis family in Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Newman spent nearly thirty years with the United States Secret Service before retiring as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Office. While with the Secret Service, Mr. Newman held the position of Assistant Agent in Charge of the Dignitary Protective Division where he was responsible for providing security for numerous high-profile dignitaries from around the world. He also established security for senior White House personnel and coordinated security for the U.N. General Assembly. Mr. Newman served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protective Division during the Reagan administration. Later, as Special Agent in Charge of the Western Protective Division, Mr. Newman oversaw the security for President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan and family in Southern California. John Hernandez is a skilled private investigator with over twenty years experience. He is adept at handling all types of field investigations and an expert in public records. He has extensive experience in managing all aspects of investigations including surveillance, interviews and undercover operations. Through knowledge gained in thousands of investigations, Mr. Hernandez has developed a unique expertise in and familiarity with the myriad of public agencies that are the repository of documents that often serve as valuable evidence. Mr. Hernandez’ fact-finding skills have been invaluable to trial lawyers involved in commercial litigation and business executives conducting pre-transaction due diligence. He is very well-connected and has the ability to efficiently pinpoint and target key facts and evidence. Mr. Hernandez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government and Political Science from St. Mary’s College of California. |
