Austin Parris
CFE, Forensic Manager
at IAG Forensics & Valuations
Austin Parris has experience assisting clients with litigation support, corporate investigations, economic damage analyses, and eDiscovery. His industry experience includes manufacturing, hospitality, construction equipment rental, and condominium associations.
In his several years of forensics experience, Austin has been a contributor on over 100 matters involving matrimonial dissolution, intellectual property disputes, trust & estate disputes, class action for both plaintiff and defense, and multi-district litigations (MDL).
Prior to working in forensic accounting, Austin served as an internal auditor and a data analytics professional for a Fortune 500 international apparel production and sales company. His experience has been valuable to a number of data-intensive matters.
Austin has been a Certified Fraud Examiner since 2013 and has held additional certifications related to eDiscovery. He also volunteers with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation by assisting attorneys with interviewing potential clients and consulting on potential areas of review for damages.
Austin graduated from Florida Atlantic University with his B.S. in Accounting.
Day 2 - Laurie Dyke & Austin Parris | Breakout
Identifying and Tracing Cryptocurrency in Family Law and Fraud Cases
Who it will interest
Family lawyers, mediators, forensic accountants, judges, financial neutrals, fraud investigators and ADR practitioners
What this session is about
Cryptocurrency is no longer a niche asset. It is increasingly present in divorce proceedings, business disputes and fraud investigations, yet many professionals remain unsure how to identify, trace and evidence digital holdings effectively.
In this practical session, Laurie Dyke and Austin Parris demystify cryptocurrency from a forensic perspective. They explore how digital assets are acquired, stored and transferred, why assumptions about anonymity are often misplaced and how blockchain analysis can reveal transaction trails that parties may believe are hidden.
The session focuses on real case dynamics, disclosure challenges and evidential strategy, equipping professionals to approach crypto related issues with clarity and confidence rather than uncertainty or unnecessary overreliance on specialist reports.
Key themes
Understanding how cryptocurrency works in practice
Common red flags and indicators of undisclosed digital assets
Tracing transactions using blockchain analysis
Disclosure obligations and evidential considerations
Valuation issues in volatile digital markets
Integrating forensic findings into mediation and litigation strategy
What delegates will gain
A clearer understanding of cryptocurrency in financial disputes
Practical insight into identifying and tracing digital assets
Confidence asking the right questions in mediation or court
Awareness of how crypto intersects with fraud and concealment
A stronger evidential foundation for complex financial cases
How it connects to other sessions
Supports the wider conference focus on professional competence in complex cases. Complements sessions on financial disclosure, expert evidence and high conflict dynamics by addressing one of the fastest evolving areas of financial concealment and forensic investigation.