CRA International, Inc. CRAI

Company Overview

CRA International, Inc. is a global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and management consulting services to businesses, law firms, and governments. The company operates primarily in the industries of litigation support, regulatory economics, corporate strategy, risk management, antitrust and competition economics, energy consulting, and forensic services. Founded in 1965 as Charles River Associates, the company has evolved from an economics-focused advisory practice into a diversified consulting organization serving clients across sectors including healthcare, financial services, energy, telecommunications, life sciences, and consumer products.

The company’s primary revenue drivers come from its consulting engagements related to litigation, regulatory proceedings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate investigations, and strategic advisory work. CRA International is known for combining academic expertise with applied consulting capabilities, frequently leveraging economists, industry specialists, data scientists, and former regulators. Its competitive positioning is supported by its reputation in complex litigation consulting, deep sector specialization, and longstanding relationships with major law firms and multinational corporations.