Sam Miller is a business-focused legal and investigations leader with 20+ years of experience driving complex litigation, fraud investigations, bankruptcy, and large-scale recovery initiatives. As part of his wide-ranging practice, he is recognized for building and leading high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and aligning legal strategies with business objectives. Sam also possesses specialized expertise in supply chain security, risk management, and executive stakeholder engagement.
Core Skills & Expertise
Investigations & Risk Management
- Conducted comprehensive investigations: scoping, planning, interviews, evidence development, and recovery/remediation coordination.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with a proven track record in asset recovery and fraud prevention.
- Developed and implemented operational dashboards to track status, deadlines, budgets, and recovery metrics.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- First-chaired multiple trials and arbitrations; led case strategy, witness examination, and advocacy to achieve client objectives.
- Managed complex motion and appellate practice; drafted and argued motions; created playbooks for repeatable excellence.
- Directed discovery strategies, document collections, review protocols, and deposition programs.
Supply Chain Security & Operations
- Deep expertise in supply chain security, including risk assessment, fraud prevention, and incident response in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Led end-to-end fraud investigations involving theft of corporate assets and officer misconduct, implementing remedial and recovery actions.
- Partnered with finance, compliance, and operations to align risk management tactics with business objectives and reputational considerations.
Leadership & Team Development
- Built and mentored cross-functional teams; delivered training on investigations, motion practice, and bankruptcy litigation.
- Provided executive communication and stakeholder alignment across legal, finance, compliance, and operations.
Operations Leadership & Process Improvement
- Managed large, multi-jurisdictional portfolios; supervised attorneys and coordinated external experts and clients.
- Built and maintained KPIs, dashboards, and forecasting tools to drive visibility, accountability, and decision-making.
- Standardized discovery and motion-practice playbooks to reduce cycle time, cost, and variability.