Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
As Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Twin Shields Consulting LLC, Lok (Lea) Kui brings nearly three decades of elite investigative expertise and strategic leadership to clients seeking trusted, results-driven solutions. A licensed New York private investigator, real estate agent, and notary public, Lea is committed to delivering the highest standards of quality, integrity, and confidentiality.
Lea is a veteran Senior Special Agent from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division, where she served with distinction for over 28 years. Her career encompassed leadership of specialized units combating major international drug cartels, conducting complex financial investigations, and spearheading anti-money laundering and public corruption cases across the United States, Europe, and Asia. As a recognized subject matter expert in Asian organized crime, fraud detection, and risk mitigation, Lea leveraged cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven analytics to disrupt sophisticated criminal enterprises and safeguard financial systems.
Her investigative skillset spans forensic analysis, undercover operations, surveillance, due diligence reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with domestic and international law enforcement agencies. Before her field work, Lea served as a DEA Intelligence Research Specialist, providing critical analytical support to high-priority operations.
Lea holds an MBA in Finance (summa cum laude) from Monroe College, an MA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College (magna cum laude), and a BA in Political Science from Queens College (magna cum laude). She is an active member of ASIS International, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), and maintains H.R. 218 certification.
At Twin Shields Consulting, Lea and her network of trusted partners provide discreet, comprehensive investigative and business consulting services tailored to each client’s unique needs—because your security and peace of mind are our mission.
