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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2008--CRA International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing management consulting services and economic and financial expertise, today announced that Vice President Tanya Bodell has been appointed Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Standing Committee of the International Centre for Expertise. The appointment is for three years.

Founded more than 30 years ago to facilitate international commercial relations, the ICC International Centre for Expertise provides access to experts who can assist with a range of business matters. Expertise may be used in a variety of contexts including: removing uncertainty in business operations; assisting with the amicable settlement of disputes; and assisting in connection with litigation or arbitration. The Centre relies on ten appointed members of its Standing Committee as well as more than 90 ICC national committees to assist with referring experts from around the world.

"In appointing Tanya Bodell to its Standing Committee, the ICC has selected a talented and insightful leader," said James C. Burrows, CRA's President and Chief Executive Officer. "CRA congratulates Tanya on this well-deserved honor and appointment."

Ms. Bodell specializes in various aspects of the energy industry, including the effects of government regulation on profit opportunities, particularly in the areas of competitive markets and environmental policy. She has provided expert support to companies involved in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and litigation for more than 14 years. She is a Sloan Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and holds an M.A. degree in public policy from the University of Chicago and a B.A. degree from Pomona College.

In commenting on her appointment, Ms. Bodell said, "The ICC has put together a talented team to lead the Centre in its offer of expertise support services in the international arena. Whether proposing experts, appointing experts, or administering expertise proceedings, the Centre provides a critical service to the dispute resolution process. As globalization continues, I anticipate that there will be even greater demand for a neutral international forum where parties from different countries can resolve their disagreements in an efficient way. I look forward to working with the ICC and other members of the Standing Committee to serve worldwide business."

About CRA International

Founded in 1965, CRA International is a leading provider of management consulting services and economic and financial expertise. Working with businesses, law firms, accounting firms, and governments, CRA is a preferred consulting firm for complex assignments with pivotal and high-stakes outcomes. The firm is distinguished by a unique combination of credentials: deep vertical experience in a variety of industries; broad horizontal expertise in a range of functional disciplines; and rigorous economic, financial, and market analysis. CRA offers a proven track record of thousands of successful engagements in regulatory and litigation support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and engineering and technology management. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has sixteen offices within the United States, and ten offices in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region. Detailed information about CRA is available at www.crai.com.

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