Spotlight

GDR Spotlight

GDR Spotlight: Introduction

An Introduction to the GDR Spotlight Series

GDR Spotlight: London

Erik Laykin and John Bass, Global Data Risk executives, discuss London’s historic and practical role as a global hub for investigations and due diligence, and why the London market remains central for U.S. companies operating worldwide.

GDR Spotlight: TAIWAN

Erik Laykin and Dale Killinger of GDR discuss working with Taiwanese OEMs to build resilient “Red Free” supply chains that safeguard critical IP and trade secrets.

GDR Spotlight: UZBEKISTAN

Erik Laykin and John Bass, Global Data Risk executives, discuss Uzbekistan’s growing geopolitical relevance and the risks and opportunities defining its economic emergence.

GDR Spotlight: AI Vol. 1 / Agentive & Generative AI as a Trust Risk

Erik Laykin, CEO of GDR, spotlights how Agentive and Generative AI are transforming the trust risk landscape and what organizations must do to strengthen governance and accountability in response.

GDR Spotlight: AI Vol. 2 / AI, Capital & Enterprise Value Fragility

Erik Laykin, CEO of GDR, explores how AI is reshaping capital allocation and amplifying enterprise value fragility in an era of rapid technological change.

GDR Spotlight: AI Vol. 3 / AI, Litigation & Expert Exposure

Erik Laykin, CEO of GDR, analyzes how AI is increasing litigation risk and expanding expert exposure as organizations navigate a more complex legal and regulatory landscape.

GDR Spotlight: Hong Kong

Erik Laykin, CEO of GDR, provides insights into Hong Kong’s strategic role and dynamics as a vital hub in the global economic and geopolitical landscape.

GDR Spotlight: Singapore

Erik Laykin, CEO of Global Data Risk, discuses Singapore's emerging role as a governance and technical focal point for AI infrastructure development in South East Asia.

GDR Spotlight: Malaysia

Erik Laykin, CEO of Global Data Risk, discusses Malaysia's expansion into AI Infrastructure and it's risk profile.

Spotlight

GDR Spotlight is our dynamic media hub—your window into the insights, analysis, and global perspectives that define GDR. Here you’ll find original video commentary featuring our team’s expertise on emerging trends, strategic developments, and topics of significance around the world. Designed as a curated, scrollable showcase, this space highlights content created exclusively for GDR clients and partners, offering an accessible way to explore our thinking in real time.

Beyond video, Spotlight also brings together our latest press releases and media appearances, making it the central resource for updates on GDR’s work, public presence, and industry contributions. Whether you’re seeking strategic insight, background context, or simply a deeper look into GDR’s role in global conversations, Spotlight provides a clear and engaging starting point.

Press Releases

May 17, 2022

Global Data Risk LLC launches world’s first fully independent firm specializing in high stakes investigations and expert testimony, financial regulatory consulting and geo-political risk with focus on the core of the modern economy’s life blood: data

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November 30, 2022

Global Data Risk (GDR) Acquires Highly Specialized Risk Consultancy, Sanctions Strategy, Inc. (SSI) To Further Enhance Its Sanctions Management and Resolution Capabilities

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October 26, 2023

Global Data Risk LLC (GDR), a leading consulting firm serving clients facing risk around the world, announces that Peter P. Orphanos, a 26-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has joined GDR as a Director. Over the course of his career, Peter served as an FBI national security and counterintelligence leader in New York, the U.S., and internationally. Peter worked on a wide range of high-profile counterintelligence matters, and focused on protecting businesses from Chinese, Russian, and other threats to their commercial operations and interests, including New York based financial and technology companies.

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November 3, 2023

Global Data Risk LLC (GDR), a leading consulting firm serving clients around the world, announces that Dawn Scalici, a 33-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency, with additional service with McKinsey & Company and Thomson Reuters, has joined GDR as a Director. Dawn has decades of experience in delivering intelligence-driven strategic advice and conceptualizing business solutions to address complex risk issues. She brings to bear her extensive experience in strategic intelligence, program development, risk management, and due diligence to support GDR’s clients.

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January 16, 2024

Global Data Risk LLC (GDR), a leading risk-focused consulting firm supporting clients around the world, announces that Brian Ebert, a 30-year veteran and former Chief of Staff of the United States Secret Service has joined GDR as a Director. Brian has significant experience in managing some of the most challenging risks in the security, protective, investigative and cyber domains.

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January 30, 2024

Global Data Risk Announces Strategic Relationship With Epiq to Drive Innovations in eDiscovery and Investigative Management

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September 24, 2024

Global Data Risk LLC (GDR), a leading consulting firm serving clients around the world, announced today that Niral Kalaria has joined as Non-Executive Director & Head of Financial Services Advisory for London, Frankfurt & New York, three global financial centers.

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News

January 26, 2023

Regulations, Risks and Reputation: The 3Rs to Consider How Sanctions Can Impact Your Business

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February 17, 2023

How the EU and US Sanctions on Russia are Impacting Global Food Security, Driving A Critical Need for Compliance

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January 30, 2024

Global Data Risk Announces Strategic Relationship With Epiq to Drive Innovations in eDiscovery and Investigative Management

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July 16, 2024

Rudy Giuliani Scoffs at ‘Onerous’ Terms to End Bankruptcy Case

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August 20, 2024

Rudy Giuliani Handed $331,000 Bill in Bankruptcy Case

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September 24, 2024

Rudy Giuliani forced to pay nearly $300k to firm that probed his finances in tossed bankruptcy case

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February 4, 2026

The largest business delegation in the history of Kyrgyz-American cooperation has arrived

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