November 2026 MCLE Luncheon with Aurora Marquez, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Please calendar our upcoming lunchtime MCLE on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro, 1205 Prospect Street in La Jolla. Zoom participation is available for those unable to attend this presentation in-person, but requires prior registration.

We are pleased to announce that our November MCLE presenter will be Aurora Marquez, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Marquez Forensic Advisors, who will present “Follow The Money . . . Fraud and Forensic Accounting,” during which she will refer to an actual case where $2.4 million vanished while the books still balanced, and will show how forensic accountants follow the money.

This is certain to be a worthwhile program for our members to attend, and relevant to most practice areas, as fraud allegations and financial irregularities can arise across a wide range of legal matters, including business disputes, employment matters, family law, and other civil litigation.

During this program, our speaker will share her professional insights into fraud investigations, and will provide you with an overview of the various steps involved with fraud recovery litigation and/or fraud defense litigation, including:

– the investigation process, and collection and preservation of evidence (i.e., records, data and supporting documents), including what should be requested during discovery; and the role of the fraud examiner prior to and throughout the discovery process;

– analysis of the financial activity (i.e., anomalies and “red flag” patterns and questionable transactions, which may, or may not be, evidence of fraud); and the tracing of funds through accounts and entities to the final recipient;

– the importance of evaluating findings, and testing them against independent evidence and explanations; together with quantifying the financial impact (i.e., substantiating actual net losses); and

– the necessity of preparing accurate and defensible schedules, reports and litigation exhibits that constitute admissible evidence for trial and/or other dispute resolution proceedings.

This presentation should prove both interesting and informative to all of our members, and we hope that you can attend it.

MCLE Credit:
This presentation will provide 1.0 hour MCLE credit to participants.

Some Information About Our Speaker:

Aurora Marquez, CFE
Forensic Accountant
Marquez Forensic Advisors LLC
P: 949.414.4764 | M: 424.731.9027
E: Aurora@MarquezForensicAdvisors.com
A: 2030 Main St., Suite 1300, Irvine, CA 92614
W: Forensic Accounting Expert Services in Irvine | Marquez Forensic Advisors

Forensic Accounting Expert Services in Irvine | Marquez Forensic Advisors
Forensic accounting, economic damages, fraud investigations and expert witness services for attorneys, businesses…

Aurora Marquez, CFE is the Founder and Principal of Marquez Forensic Advisors, where she provides forensic accounting, economic damages, and litigation support services. With over a decade of experience, Aurora works alongside attorneys, businesses, and individuals to investigate financial issues, quantify damages, and deliver clear, credible, and defensible analyses.

Throughout her career, Aurora has worked on matters involving fraud and embezzlement investigations, asset tracing, partnership and shareholder disputes, business litigation, wage and hour claims, marital dissolutions, wrongful termination, personal injury, and economic damages. She has extensive experience evaluating financial records, tracing the flow of funds, managing large datasets, and preparing expert reports and trial exhibits that help clients navigate high-stakes disputes with confidence.

Prior to founding Marquez Forensic Advisors, Aurora provided forensic accounting and litigation support services at nationally recognized accounting and consulting firms, assisting attorneys and clients across a broad range of industries. Today, she combines the technical expertise and analytical rigor of a large consulting firm with the responsiveness and personalized service of a boutique practice.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Aurora assists with matters involving Spanish-speaking clients, foreign-language financial records, multiple currencies, and cross-border financial investigations. Her bilingual capabilities help bridge communication gaps and provide valuable insight in matters with international components.

Beyond her client work, Aurora is committed to serving both her profession and her community. She serves as Treasurer of the Orange County Women’s Lawyers Foundation, is an Associate Board Member of Project Youth OC, mentors students through California State University, Long Beach’s Student Center for Professional Development, and is an active member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and Orange County Women Lawyers Association.

Known for her attention to detail, integrity, and practical approach, Aurora is dedicated to transforming complex financial information into clear, understandable analyses that help clients, attorneys, and the court make informed decisions. Whether supporting a matter through settlement, mediation, deposition, or trial, her goal is to provide financial clarity clients need to move forward with confidence.