Acquired by CRA Welch Consulting was acquired by Charles River Associates in March 2022, signaling a shift from independent boutique to part of a global economics and management consulting platform. This may open cross-sell opportunities for CRA clients seeking specialized labor and employment analytics.

Employment Discrimination Focus The firm publishes detailed analyses on EEOC charge categories and employment discrimination trends, indicating deep domain expertise. This positions Welch as a potential partner for employers, insurers, and HR tech vendors needing research-backed insights and testimony.

Litigation & Data Analytics Specialization in economics and statistical consulting for litigation and non-litigation matters suggests strong capabilities in data analysis, econometrics, and expert testimony for both court cases and corporate investigations.

Smaller Firm, Niche Expertise With 51-200 employees, Welch offers specialized, boutique-level expertise that can complement larger firms’ offerings, enabling targeted collaboration on complex labor economics and discrimination-related matters.

Lean Revenue Growth Reported revenue is in the 0 to 1 million range, indicating a potential focus on expanding services, expanding into CRA’s broader client base, or selling scalable data products and subscriptions to HR, compliance, and litigation teams.