Sexual Misconduct Investigations

Seasoned.
Sensitive.
Discreet.

Expert skills for the most difficult cases

As sexual misconduct allegations become increasingly common, these high-stakes claims arise in myriad contexts, such as workplaces, campuses (Title IX), corporate boards, C-suites, nonprofits, government agencies, elected bodies, athletic organizations, and faith-based communities. 

With the highly complex challenges that sexual misconduct allegations present, these investigations require a seasoned practitioner with deep subject matter expertise, extensive specialized training, and a well-developed understanding of the unique dynamics involved. Drawing from years of experience in a broad range of sexual misconduct claims, contexts, and scenarios, we are well versed in navigating the intricacies of these cases. 

Clients trust us to:

• Apply specialized analytical frameworks for specific sexual misconduct claims 
• Conduct advanced consent analyses
• Utilize trauma-informed approaches without compromising impartiality or thoroughness
• Avoid pitfalls that can result from inexpertly handled sexual misconduct investigations
• Ensure equitable, non-adversarial treatment and procedural fairness and 
• Develop clear, well-reasoned findings that will withstand scrutiny.

Every step of the way, we treat these highly sensitive situations with dignity and discretion. For more information about our methods, visit our Approach page.

Sexual misconduct investigation qualifications 

• Deep experience in sexual misconduct investigations involving rape, fondling, criminal sexual contact, BDSM, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence, and intimate partner violence
• Extensive training in investigating sexual misconduct, including: 
  • Incorporating trauma-informed investigation techniques
  • Avoiding common credibility assessment perils specific to sexual misconduct cases
  • Analyzing consent concepts and evaluating incapacitation
  • Understanding claims involving BDSM, fetish, and kink
  • Utilizing advanced interviewing techniques for sexual assault cases
  • Interviewing minors
• Pre-approved sexual misconduct investigator for the United Educators ProResponse benefit
• Civil Rights Investigator certifications (ATIXA)
• Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH)
• Licensed attorney in Washington and Oregon