MEMBER HIGHLIGHT - SER member Lisa James was recently highlighted as one of the professional mentors supporting the University of Maryland’s Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) program in its new partnership with the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office. In this role, she helps guide student investigators as they conduct forensic accounting analyses for complex financial‑crime cases, ensuring their work meets the standards required for prosecution. Her expertise strengthens JFV’s ability to deliver high‑quality fraud examinations for nonprofits, small businesses, and law enforcement—while also shaping the next generation of forensic accounting professionals. This collaboration is a powerful example of how experienced practitioners like Ms. James strengthen both community outcomes and the future of our field. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), Digital Assets Compliance Specialist (DACS), and Open-Source Certified (OSC). Ms. James is well-versed in fraud detection, fraud prevention, financial crime prevention, AML procedures, social engineering, due diligence, TPRM, OSINT techniques, SAR writing, Crypto, Digital Assets and regulatory compliance. Read the full article on UMD Robert H. Smith School of Business website.
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