5 Questions with Rashid Muhamedrahimov: AI for Economics in High-stakes Litigation
5 Questions with Rashid Muhamedrahimov: AI for Economics in High-stakes Litigation
Publish Date: 2026-06-11 13:27:00
Source Domain: www.cornerstone.com
Rashid Muhamedrahimov directs the Applied Research Center at Cornerstone Research, a multidisciplinary team that integrates specialized technical capabilities and new tools into Cornerstone Research’s economic analysis in support of high-stakes litigation.
With over a decade of experience in economic consulting, data science, and artificial intelligence (AI), Mr. Muhamedrahimov plays a leading role in how Cornerstone embeds advanced methodologies such as AI and machine learning, valuation tools, and behavioral science into its core analytical work.
Recently named a Rising Star of the Profession by Consulting Magazine, Mr. Muhamedrahimov discusses how ARC serves as a critical component in the firm’s broader framework for addressing the most technically demanding legal challenges.
1. You joined Cornerstone to help launch and lead the Applied Research Center (ARC). What is ARC’s mandate within the context of high-stakes litigation?
ARC is a multidisciplinary team of specialists, each bringing deep expertise in technical and subject matter areas such as surveys, machine learning, valuation, securities, labor, and mergers.
The Center operates with a dual mandate.
First, we provide specialist support for active cases, working alongside Cornerstone’s consulting teams to help deliver innovative, high-quality, and impactful work for our clients.
Second, we drive dedicated R&D to create novel tools, methods, and workflows for consulting teams to apply in casework. Our R&D allows the firm to elevate how we execute our work, enabling us to conduct faster and more robust, compelling analyses under the compressed timelines of litigation.
In addition, ARC significantly expands the talent pool that we can attract to the firm. The Center provides an alternative career path that brings in professionals from a wide range of backgrounds not typically seen in economic consulting firms. ARC’s structure empowers them to contribute their unique skills to cases, grow in their careers,…
