International Investigations · Intelligence · Education

Andrew T. Kessler, M.S.

Experience Beyond Borders.

Former INTERPOL intelligence analyst and U.S. Department of Justice professional bringing firsthand experience in international investigations, financial crime, and intelligence analysis to university classrooms, professional conferences, and media conversations.

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International Investigations

Experience in transnational crime, financial investigations, and intelligence analysis across international jurisdictions.

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Speaking & Academic Engagements

Guest lectures, educational presentations, and professional discussions connecting academic theory with real-world experience.

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Media Commentary

Perspective on international investigations, financial crime, intelligence, and evolving global security challenges.

Media Inquiries
International Speaking & Academic Engagements

Real-World Experience.
Global Conversations.

From diplomatic engagements in Abu Dhabi to university audiences in Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Andrew T. Kessler brings practical perspectives on international investigations, intelligence analysis, financial crime, and emerging digital threats.

Featured International Engagement

U.S. Embassy
Abu Dhabi

An international speaking engagement at the United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi, drawing on experience in intelligence analysis, cross-border investigations, and financial crime to contribute practical perspectives to international dialogue.

Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Illustrative scene of Andrew T. Kessler presenting a university lecture about romance scams and investment fraud
University Speaking Engagement

Tel Aviv University

An academic discussion examining romance scams, cryptocurrency investment fraud, and pig-butchering schemes, including how criminal networks exploit personal trust, online relationships, and international financial systems to target victims.

Tel Aviv · Israel Romance Scams Investment Fraud
Illustrative academic lecture scene on online fraud at the University of Sharjah
Academic Engagement

University of Sharjah

Engaging an academic audience in the United Arab Emirates on online fraud, digital scams, emerging cyber-enabled threats, and the practical challenges of investigating financial crime.

Sharjah · United Arab Emirates
Illustrative classroom scene focused on Arabic-language learning and cross-cultural communication
Language & Cross-Cultural Education

Connecting Across Cultures

Language learning and cultural awareness helps bridge international communities. My Arabic course illustrates the value of communication, cultural understanding, and global perspectives for those seeking a connection to the Arab world.

Language · Education · Global Communication
Speaking & Training Topics

Conversations That Matter.

Presentations and discussions can be adapted for universities, conferences, professional associations, and institutional audiences.

✓ Romance Scams & Investment Fraud
✓ Cryptocurrency & Pig-Butchering Schemes
✓ OSINT & Intelligence Analysis
✓ Cybercrime & Digital Threats
✓ International Investigations & Cooperation
✓ Careers in Intelligence & Criminology
Speaking · Academia · Media

Bring an International Perspective to Your Audience.

Invite Andrew for a university guest lecture, professional conference, institutional briefing, or media conversation. Topics and presentation formats can be tailored to your audience.

Professional Background

International Experience. Practical Perspective.

A professional background spanning international intelligence analysis, U.S. federal government service, and private-sector investigations, informing a practical approach to criminology, financial crime, and international cooperation.

Current

International Investigations

Director of International Investigations | The Kron Law Firm

Work involving international investigative matters, client communications, case intake, and coordination with legal professionals on complex cross-border issues.

2009 – 2011

U.S. Department of Justice

Security Analyst | Criminal Division

Federal government experience within the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division, contributing to a professional foundation in security, analytical work, and institutional processes.

2006 – 2009

INTERPOL

Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence analysis involving international law enforcement coordination, financial crime, fraud-related matters, and communication across agencies and jurisdictions.

Speaking & Academic Engagements

Keynotes, university lectures, and briefings on cybercrime, fraud, and global threats.

Former INTERPOL intelligence professional Andrew T. Kessler delivers high-impact speaking and academic engagements for universities, conferences, companies, legal audiences, and institutions seeking real-world insight into financial crime, cyber-enabled fraud, intelligence analysis, and international investigations.

Universities Guest lectures, seminars, panels, student events, and academic programs.
Conferences Keynotes, breakout sessions, panels, symposiums, and workshops.
Professional Groups Legal, compliance, cybercrime, fraud, and intelligence-focused audiences.
International Focus UAE, Israel, Hong Kong, and global engagement opportunities.
Signature Topics

Speaking topics built for modern institutional risk.

Each topic can be delivered as a keynote, guest lecture, workshop, panel briefing, academic seminar, or private institutional session.

Topic 01

Cryptocurrency Fraud & Digital Scams

How crypto scams operate, why victims are targeted, how fraud networks evolve, and what institutions need to understand about digital financial exploitation.

Topic 02

Transnational Fraud & Global Cooperation

Why cross-border intelligence sharing, international liaison, and coordinated investigative strategy are essential in modern financial crime matters.

Topic 03

OSINT & Intelligence Analysis

Practical frameworks for open-source intelligence, threat identification, investigative research, pattern recognition, and intelligence-led decision-making.

Topic 04

Cybercrime & Financial Exploitation

How cyber-enabled criminal networks exploit technology, financial systems, platforms, and human behavior to commit fraud at scale.

Topic 05

International Investigations

Real-world insight into jurisdictional challenges, international coordination, investigative strategy, and complex global case development.

Topic 06

Executive Threat Briefings

Private briefings for leadership teams, legal groups, universities, and organizations seeking practical awareness of evolving global threats.

Academic Teaching Areas

University-ready instruction across crime, intelligence, and global security.

Academic engagement options for criminal justice, cybersecurity, international relations, political science, criminology, intelligence studies, and professional education programs.

Academic Area

Criminal Justice & Criminology

Modern investigative strategy, transnational crime, fraud patterns, global criminal networks, and law enforcement coordination.

Academic Area

Cybersecurity & Cybercrime

Cyber-enabled fraud, digital threats, online criminal networks, victim targeting, and technology-driven financial exploitation.

Academic Area

International Relations

International cooperation, global security, cross-border enforcement, institutional coordination, and transnational legal challenges.

Academic Area

Financial Crime

Fraud schemes, cryptocurrency scams, money movement, digital assets, and institutional vulnerabilities in global financial systems.

Academic Area

Intelligence Analysis

OSINT, intelligence gathering, threat identification, pattern recognition, and intelligence-led decision-making.

Academic Area

International Investigations

Cross-border case strategy, investigative coordination, jurisdictional complexity, and global case development.

Available for guest lectures, academic seminars, and adjunct consideration.

Andrew can support academic programs through single-session lectures, multi-session modules, professional workshops, panels, visiting speaker engagements, and adjunct or visiting lecturer consideration where appropriate.

Engagement Formats

Flexible formats for academic, professional, and executive audiences.

Engagements can be tailored by audience level, event format, region, and institutional goals.

Format

Keynotes

High-impact presentations for conferences, summits, institutional programs, and professional events focused on global threats and financial crime.

Format

Guest Lectures

University and classroom lectures for criminal justice, cybersecurity, intelligence, international relations, political science, and law-related programs.

Format

Executive Briefings

Private briefings for leadership teams, legal professionals, compliance groups, and institutions facing fraud, cybercrime, or global risk issues.

Format

Workshops

Interactive sessions on OSINT, investigative strategy, fraud awareness, cyber-enabled crime, and international coordination.

Format

Panels & Moderation

Available for expert panels, moderated conversations, symposium discussions, academic panels, and professional roundtables.

Format

International Programs

Programs focused on UAE, Israel, Hong Kong, and global markets where financial crime, cybercrime, and institutional risk intersect.

Who This Is Built For

Designed for institutions that need real-world expertise, not theory alone.

Andrew’s engagements are structured for decision-makers, educators, students, professionals, and institutional audiences seeking practical insight into global crime and modern threats.

Audience

Universities

Guest lectures, seminars, student events, faculty collaboration, adjunct consideration, and academic panels.

Audience

Conferences

Keynotes, breakout sessions, expert panels, moderator roles, symposiums, and workshops.

Audience

Companies

Fraud awareness, executive briefings, cybercrime education, compliance-focused training, and risk discussions.

Audience

International Programs

UAE, Israel, Hong Kong, and global engagement opportunities involving fraud, cybercrime, intelligence, and cooperation.

Request Availability

Bring Andrew’s real-world intelligence experience to your audience.

Available for universities, conferences, companies, legal seminars, private briefings, academic programs, and international engagements.