Stephanie Rizzardi
Principal Economist
Since 1985, Stephanie Rizzardi has offered expert economic consulting on over 4,000 cases, providing court testimony in approximately 400 cases and deposition testimony in over 1,000 cases, primarily throughout California, in both Superior Court and District Court.
As Principal Economist at Rizzardi Economic Associates, Ms. Rizzardi provides expert analysis and testimony on personal injury, wrongful death, employment and business-related damages cases. Prior to establishing her own company in 1996, she worked for IBAR Settlement Company, Inc. beginning in 1985. While there she trained and supervised other economists and acted as Assistant Vice President from 1989 to 1993. Ms. Rizzardi left IBAR as Senior Associate Economist and Vice President in 1996.
She has spoken before the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, Fresno County Trial Lawyers Association, MCLE Class for Farmers Insurance Group, and other groups. Ms. Rizzardi has participated in numerous conferences as a presenter and discussant and published in a variety of peer-reviewed journals pertaining to forensic damages.
Ms. Rizzardi completed her BA in Economics at Revelle College at the University of California, San Diego, and her MBA with a concentration in Finance, at the Claremont Graduate University. She has also completed additional coursework at the Claremont Graduate University, Center for Politics and Economics, in a Ph.D. Economics Program.
She belongs to numerous professional organizations, including the National Association of Forensic Economics, the American Academy of Economic and Financial Experts (At Large Board Member 2010-2013), and the American Rehabilitation Economics Association (Internal Vice President 1999-2000). She also holds a CEA (Certified Earnings Analyst) certification from the American Rehabilitation Economics Association.
Stephanie founded and runs Pillows and Plenty, a 501(c)(3), which serves underprivileged children in the Los Angeles area.
OUR ASSOCIATES
Rizzardi Economic Associates is a small, dedicated and cohesive team. The extensive experience of our forensic economists provides consistent quality and results in long-term relationships with our clients.
Senior Associate Economist
Victor Feng manages and reviews forensic economic valuation cases across a range of litigation matters including personal injury, employment, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. He works closely with clients to provide clear, well-supported opinions on economic damages and ensure reports meet rigorous analytical and legal standards.
With experience spanning case management, forensic reporting, and economic research, he brings a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to complex economic analyses. Victor holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of San Francisco.
He is an active member of several professional economic associations and has contributed to industry publications and conference presentations in forensic economics.
Victor Feng
Senior Associate Economist
Ian Pearson provides forensic economic consulting for plaintiff and defense counsel in personal injury, wrongful death, business, and employment law matters. In this role, he collaborates closely with the Principal Economist to ensure valuation reports meet high standards of accuracy, consistency, and reasonableness, while overseeing case intake, workflow, and team coordination.
With experience spanning economic damages analysis, attorney consultation, and team mentorship, Ian brings a structured, analytical, and client-focused approach to complex litigation matters. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Finance at the University of Oklahoma.
Ian is an active member of several professional economic associations and has contributed to industry publications and national conference presentations in forensic economics.
Ian Pearson
Economic Analyst
Cooper Lund manages a high-volume caseload and coordinates closely with attorneys, Principal Economists, and Senior Economists to support the timely and accurate completion of economic valuation reports. His role includes overseeing case intake, distributing matters across the team, and maintaining detailed records in compliance with legal and internal standards.
Prior to joining Rizzardi, Cooper worked in plaintiff-side personal injury law, serving as a Case Manager and Intake Specialist at prominent Las Vegas firms.