Third Party Professionals

Anyone with original knowledge of securities violations can become an SEC whistleblower, not just company insiders. Third-party professionals like CPAs, auditors, consultants, forensic accountants, IT specialists, and financial analysts are frequently in a position to uncover misconduct in the course of their work.

Our attorneys help these professionals navigate the SEC whistleblower submission process, protecting their identity, maximizing award eligibility, and shielding them from retaliation or professional consequences. Working with an attorney is especially important for third-party professionals who may be unfamiliar with SEC procedures or have confidentiality concerns tied to their industry.

Due diligence experts, the professionals hired to investigate companies, transactions, or investments, are uniquely positioned to uncover securities violations like accounting fraud, insider trading, and financial misrepresentation. Our attorneys represent these experts through the SEC Whistleblower Program, which can award 10–30% of sanctions collected in qualifying enforcement actions.

Because due diligence experts work with complex financial data, their findings carry significant weight with the SEC. However, presenting that information correctly is critical. The firm helps clients draft and submit tip reports, maintain anonymity, handle evidence properly, and maximize their potential award

Professional short sellers are uniquely positioned to uncover corporate fraud. Our attorneys help them convert that research into SEC whistleblower claims. Because short sellers conduct deep financial analysis of companies, they often detect accounting irregularities, mismanagement, or securities violations that even insiders miss. Did you know - activist short sellers account for an estimated 40% of all SEC whistleblower awards.

The firm helps short sellers submit tips anonymously, structure compelling claims, maximize awards, and protect against retaliation or legal exposure. Even experienced short sellers who have submitted tips before can benefit from attorney representation to strengthen their submission and navigate the SEC's process effectively.

Stock analysts are well-positioned to detect securities violations, including accounting fraud, market manipulation, insider trading, and falsified financial statements, through their independent research and financial modeling. Our attorneys represent analysts who want to report these violations to the SEC Whistleblower Program, which offers awards of up to 30% of sanctions in qualifying enforcement actions.

The firm helps analysts navigate unique challenges like complex evidence documentation, anonymity concerns, and career retaliation risks. Attorneys assist with preparing compelling tip submissions, filing anonymously, and managing the full process with the SEC. No company insider status is required to qualify for a whistleblower award.

Securities industry professionals – including brokers, investment advisers, compliance officers, and auditors – are often the first to detect fraud, market manipulation, insider trading, and other misconduct. Our attorneys passionately represent these professionals through the SEC Whistleblower Program, which can offer awards of 10–30% of sanctions in successful enforcement actions exceeding $1 million.

The firm guides professionals through every step: evaluating the case, filing anonymously, managing SEC communications, and maximizing award eligibility. Special rules apply to compliance and audit professionals, who qualify under specific circumstances. Working with an attorney is strongly recommended, as it's the only way to submit a tip anonymously.