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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 companyOmnicom 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, pre-investment due diligence, asset tracing, and entertainment matters. Ms. Golick regularly works with top tier law firms, Fortune 500 companies, investment management firms, and studios and entertainment industry professionals. 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, and trade secret violations. 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 as a law clerk at leading law firms where she worked with major corporations, entertainment industry professionals, and government entities. 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. 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. 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 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. |
