About Us
Mission Statement
At Clearview Consulting Group LLC (CCG), we provide exceptional damages calculations and data analysis services for California wage & hour and PAGA matters. We are committed to delivering meticulous, high-quality work tailored to meet the unique needs of each case. Through our expertise in data analysis, technical innovation, and specialization in California employment & labor law, we strive to be the trusted resource for attorneys navigating complex mediation and litigation.
Our Team
Ryan Kalaf, CPA/ABV/CFF
Managing Director
ryan.kalaf@clearviewcg.com
(949) 387-9311
Ryan Kalaf, CPA/ABV/CFF is a co-founder and Managing Director of Clearview Consulting Group LLC (CCG). Utilizing almost a decade of accounting and finance experience, including forensic accounting, Mr. Kalaf is a damages expert focusing on California wage & hour and PAGA litigation.
Prior to co-founding CCG, Mr. Kalaf founded RK CPA, Inc. which provides litigation support and fractional CFO services. Mr. Kalaf has also held various accounting and finance roles for several prestigious firms including Ernst & Young (EY), The Irvine Company, and MetLife Investment Management.
Mr. Kalaf holds a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine (cum laude). Mr. Kalaf is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and in addition, holds the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) designations from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, cum laude – University of California, Irvine
Master of Accounting – University of Southern California
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – California License #132832
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
Associations
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) – Regular Member / Forensic and Valuation Services Section Member
California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) – Member / Forensic Services Section Licensed Member
Orange County Bar Association – Associate Section Member (Labor & Employment)
California Lawyers Association – Standard Member / Labor and Employment Law Section Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association – Associate Member / Labor and Employment Law Section Member
Beverly Hills Bar Association – Sustainer / Labor & Employment Section Member
San Fernando Valley Bar Association – Associate Member / Employment Law Section Member
Saede Salem
Senior Director
saede.salem@clearviewcg.com
(310) 736-4097
Saede Salem is a co-founder and Senior Director of Clearview Consulting Group LLC (CCG). Leveraging extensive experience in data analysis and technical innovation, Mr. Salem focuses on data and exposure analyses for California wage & hour class action and PAGA matters.
Prior to co-founding CCG, Mr. Salem served as a Senior Analyst at Amgen Inc., one of the world's leading biotechnology firms and a Fortune 500 company. At Amgen, he led various initiatives to optimize processes, improve operational efficiency, and manage complex datasets. Mr. Salem's efforts included analyzing operational data to align work output with resource allocation, standardizing processes to
enhance efficiency, and ensuring accuracy in tracking key metrics.
Mr. Salem is proficient in advanced data analysis techniques and tools, including Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Python, ensuring meticulous and accurate analysis for complex cases.
Mr. Salem holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, where he conducted academic research at the UCI School of Medicine.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences – University of California, Irvine