Dhara Patel, CPA, CFF, ABV

Senior Director at Ankura | Forensic Accountant

Dhara Patel is a Senior Director at Ankura, specializing in litigation and dispute consulting, forensic accounting, and investigations. With over eight years of experience, she focuses on areas such as purchase price disputes, quantifying damages, and fraud investigations across various industries including financial services, healthcare, and real estate.1 2

Professional Experience

Expert Engagements: Dhara has managed multiple expert engagements in significant disputes, such as:
- A $10 million working capital dispute in healthcare.
- A $500 million purchase price dispute involving an energy storage provider.
- An expert witness engagement related to shareholder oppression in a brewery case.1
Business Interruption Claims: She has prepared claims for environmental disaster settlements, performing analyses to calculate damage awards.1

Education and Certifications

Degrees:
- Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) from the University of Texas at Austin.
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Texas at Austin.
Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
- Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the AICPA.1 2

Awards and Affiliations

Recipient of the TMA 2023 Large Company Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award for Pipeline Health System LLC.
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).1

Dhara Patel's extensive background and expertise make her a notable figure in her field, contributing significantly to complex litigation cases and forensic analyses.