Expansion signals CRA's recent hires in antitrust and economics leadership, including Kevin Williams and Hitesh Makhija, indicate ongoing capacity expansion in strategic advisory areas likely to benefit from expanded litigation, regulatory, and merger activity—a sales angle for consulting services and specialized economic analysis.

Revenue momentum First-quarter 2026 revenue growth of over 10 percent driven by multiple practices and global operations suggests healthy demand for CRA's economic and financial consulting services, presenting opportunities to cross-sell into existing clients and target new high-value engagements.

Academic partnerships Engagements with academic affiliates and universities (e.g., Yale economics) highlight access to academic research, scholars, and networks that can be leveraged for joint studies, expert testimony, and credibility in complex regulatory and antitrust matters.

Corporate governance Board leadership changes and ongoing governance transitions present a potential opening to provide independent director advisory services, governance risk assessments, and regulatory compliance support to maintain strong oversight in dynamic markets.

Industry positioning CRA sits in a competitive ecosystem with large firms; focusing on expanding capabilities in antitrust, regulatory economics, and litigation support positions the firm to win mid-to-large scale mandates from clients navigating complex capital markets, M&A, and cross-border investigations.