About Us
Overview
EmployStats is a research firm that performs economic and statistics research for the legal, business and governmental communities. Our clients include plaintiff and defense law firms of all sizes, governmental agencies, and businesses across the U.S.
EmployStats specializes in analyses on issues related to wage and hour, economic damages, and employment. Since 1997, we have performed economic and statistical research on a range of topics in these areas.
EmployStats is led by the principal economist Dwight Steward, Ph.D. Dr. Steward is supported by an in-house staff of full time economic and statistics researchers, and affiliated independent professional Ph.D. economists.
Our Personnel
Dwight Steward, Ph.D.
Principal Economist
Ph.D. Economics, University of Iowa
B.A. Economics, University of Texas at Austin
Roberto Cavazos, Ph.D.
Practice Lead
Ph.D. Economics and Public Policy, University of Texas at Austin,
B.A. Economics, University of Texas at Austin
Doug Berg, Ph.D.
Data Analytics Director
Ph.D. Economics, Texas A&M University B.A. Accounting, University of Minnesota
Kyle Cheek, Ph.D.
Academic Affiliate
Ph.D. Political Economy, University of Texas at Dallas
John Thompson, Ph.D.
Economist
Ph.D. Economics, Auburn University
B.A. Economics, Kansas University
Matt Rigling
Consultant
M.A., Economics, University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Economics, University of Texas at Austin
Proma Paromita
Research Associate
M.A. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. Economics, Asian University for Women
Eddie Molina
Research Associate
M.S. Statistics, Baylor University
B.A. Economics, The University of Texas at Austin
B.S. Computer Science, The University of Texas at Austin
Christian Adams
Research Associate
B.B.A Banking and Finance, Sam Houston State University
Mawching Griffin
Office Manager
Adela Botello
Operations Manager
Firm Vision
We realize that the work we do and the research we perform is important. People and businesses are impacted in a big way by the outcomes of our analyses. So we take it seriously. We feel honored to have developed research interest and abilities that allow us to assist the courts, business entities, and individuals resolve conflicts that are important to them.
We strive to have our analyses be reliable, supported by science, thorough, and understandable to the court and other stake holders.
We strive to professionally be on top of our field. We strive to be leaders in the areas of research. We strive to be up on the relevant research and developments that impact our work.
We strive to work with clients that are very engaged in the project, that are invested deeply in the projects that they hire us to perform on their behalf, and that provide us with the resources we need to perform our research.
We strive to work on projects that are important to our clients and the stakeholders. Important does not necessarily mean big; it just means that the case is important and our analysis is important of resolving the issue.
As a firm, we strive to provide a workplace that is balanced. One that allows for our employees to balance their work and life. We strive to create a workplace that allows them to grow both as professionals and as people.
We strive to value different opinions and the benefits that a diverse workforce provides. We build our research on the unique experiences, expertise, and talents that a diverse workforce offers.
Our Work
Cases
EmployStats performs economic research on wage and hour, economic damages, and employment issues. Since 1997, we have performed economic and statistical research on a range of topics in these areas.
In wage and hour cases, we analyze FLSA and wage and hour violation claims. EmployStats economists analyze allegations including time clock rounding, FLSA violations, misclassification, off-the-clock work, and missed meal periods for both plaintiffs and defendants.
In employment cases, we analyze allegations involving lost pay, breach of employment contract, and disparate impact. Our lost pay and statistical analyses are typically a significant factor in the employment cases we work on for our clients. We work with our clients in class actions, multiple plaintiff, and single plaintiff employment lawsuits.
We have provided research and testimony in hundreds of cases. Our unique expertise makes us adept at handling complex economic scenarios.
We work with attorneys, employers, and government agencies across the United States. Our clients are professionals who are leaders in their areas of practice. (Click here to see some representative EmployStats clients.)
Our economic and statistical analyses are important to our client’s case and ultimately to the clients that they represent. Our clients are engaged and dedicate a significant amount of resources in the analyses that we perform.
Our clients represent employers, employees, and business interest nationwide. We work with clients in over 15 states including Texas, California, New York, Illinois, Arizona, New Jersey, Georgia, Massachusetts, Alabama, and Washington D.C.
