Advanced Monte Carlo Simulation Workshop Offers New Perspective From Experts Michael Pellegrino and Dave MacAdam

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Valuation Resources (BVR) is pleased to announce the Advanced Workshop on Monte Carlo: From Classroom to Boardroom to Courtroom, an in-depth web workshop on September 29, 2015 led by experts Michael Pellegrino (Pellegrino & Associates, LLC) and Dave MacAdam (Novelis).

In this 4-hour workshop, intellectual property expert Pellegrino will first deliver an overview of Monte Carlo and its application in business valuation.  MacAdam will present case studies of Monte Carlo simulations. They will also showcase how third-party solutions can aid in Monte Carlo practice, specifically @Risk in this program. The final segment of the program will be dedicated to using Monte Carlo in the courtroom and preempting criticism and flaws.

"BVR is thrilled to host Michael Pellegrino and Dave MacAdam in this highly anticipated 4-hour web workshop on Monte Carlo simulation," said Jared Waters, Training Director at BVR. "Attendees will get a fresh take on Monte Carlo simulation with the perfect combination of the practical and the theoretical – the case studies will be a true highlight."

Workshop attendees will walk away with an understanding of:

• The use and application of Monte Carlo simulation in business valuation
• How to integrate Monte Carlo simulation into financial models
• How to identify advanced concepts for Monte Carlo simulation analysis
• The use of Monte Carlo simulation for evaluating research and development candidates
• The best practices for using and defending Monte Carlo simulation in litigation

Registration for the Workshop is currently open with discounted pricing for multi-office listeners.  Attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with Pellegrino and MacAdam and will have complete access to all presentation materials.

About Business Valuation Resources (BVR)
Every top business valuation firm depends on BVR for authoritative market data, continuing professional education, and expert opinion.  Our customers include business appraisers, certified public accountants, merger and acquisition professionals, business brokers, lawyers and judges, private equity and venture capitalists, owners, CFOs, and many others.

About Michael Pellegrino, MBA
Mike Pellegrino is the Founder and President of Pellegrino & Associates, LLC (P&A), a boutique intellectual property (IP) valuation firm. He has significant experience valuing patents and other forms of intellectual property, establishing royalty rates, and evaluating businesses. His company engagements number more than 300 for more than 200 clients, ranging from Fortune 100 companies like IBM, GE, State Farm, Liberty Mutual, American Express, and Lockheed Martin to startups. Judges, attorneys, and government entities such as the IRS and the SEC have widely accepted his work product. Courts at the state and federal level, tax jurisdictions, and arbitration panels have accepted Mike's work for issues including bankruptcy valuations, estate tax valuations, copyright infringement claims, trade secret misappropriation claims, patent infringement claims, breach of contract claims and others. One North Carolina court stated that Mike's work is "clearly in the mainstream of IP valuation methodologies" and that his qualifications were "outstanding."

About Dave MacAdam
Novelis is the worldwide leader in rolled aluminum and is headquartered in Atlanta. In his role as Senior Manager of Innovation Strategy, David focuses on cultivating new, exploratory and disruptive projects and supports the long term strategy of pervasive innovation throughout the organization. David's team is also responsible for the economic modeling and optimization of Novelis' global R&D project portfolio.

Prior to this role, David worked as an electrical engineer for 13 years in various aspects of semiconductor design, including product concept modeling, analysis, specification and design. David received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada, and his MBA from Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Atlanta. David holds 13 patents in multiple areas of semiconductor design.

Contact:
Jared Waters, Training Director
1000 SW Broadway, Suite 1200
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (971) 200-4848
Fax: (503) 291-7955
bvresources.com/training
[email protected]

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