Industry Professionals With Decades of Experience
The LJS Partners are committed to hands-on involvement in the execution of all research projects and actively participate in driving the research innovation that has been our hallmark for over 50 years.
Phil Johnson
CEO. Over 40 years at LJS. Expertise in survey-based litigation research. M.B.A., University of Chicago.
Matthew Smith
President. 35 years at LJS. Specialist in brand development and communications research. B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago.
Owen Shapiro
Partner. Over 25 years at LJS. Proficiency in behavioral and attitude research in the retail industry. M.B.A., University of Chicago.
Expert Direction on Every Research Project
Our Research Directors shape and guide every LJS project from conception to completion. With deep category expertise, and senior project analysts involved in every project, our Directors constantly challenge our teams to produce the very best, actionable research reporting.
Arturo Angel
Research Director of CPG Group. 10 years experience. Research expertise in branding and consumer purchasing behaviors. B.S., DePaul University.
Margaret Mueller
Research Director of Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Group. 15 years experience. Research expertise in physician and consumer motivations and behaviors. Ph.D. from University of North Carolina; M.A., University of Chicago.
Sara Parikh
Research Director of Legal Group and B2B Group. 25 years experience. Research expertise in the professions and intellectual property litigation. Ph.D. and M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago.