Kris Carlson

Background

About Kris Carlson

I am the Chief Operating Officer of LCG Discovery Experts, where I oversee company operations, guide investigative and forensic teams and support clients as they manage internal and external risks. My work centers on helping organizations respond to sensitive incidents, protect critical assets and make informed decisions in high pressure environments.My corporate leadership is shaped by more than twenty six years of experience across civil and criminal investigations, digital forensics and crisis response. In the private sector I have managed complex investigative and eDiscovery matters, led large projects involving significant evidence volumes and high stakes litigation and worked with corporations and law firms to address fraud, intellectual property concerns, unauthorized access and other sensitive issues. This civil work, combined with my technical background, allows me to advise clients on risk, operational structure and process improvement with a clear understanding of regulatory, legal and organizational pressures.Before moving into the private sector, I served in a series of investigative and leadership roles in law enforcement, including Director of a county Special Victims Unit and Commander of the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. In these positions I supervised high consequence investigations, coordinated multi agency teams and worked directly with federal, state and local partners. That work shaped my approach to operational decision making, team leadership and risk management.Teaching and training have also been central to my career. I have trained thousands of investigators, prosecutors and support personnel across the United States and Canada on technical investigations, digital evidence, interview and interrogation and investigator wellness. I have presented nationally, contributed to curriculum development and testified before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on task force operations.In addition to my work at LCG, I support child protection and investigator wellness efforts through the SHIFT program and the Digital Haven Project.