When people learn that they are being investigated, their first instinct is usually to focus on the allegation itself. If they are accused of cheating, they want to prove they did not cheat. If they are accused of misconduct in the workplace, they wa…
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One of the most common misconceptions about investigations is that the truth alone determines the outcome. In reality, how you communicate the truth can be just as important as the underlying facts. Whether the investigation involves a university, em…
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One of the most difficult conversations lawyers have with potential clients begins with a simple statement: “This isn’t fair.” In many cases, the client is absolutely right. The employer may have acted inconsistently. The university…
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Most people assume that winning is always the goal. In reality, that is not always true. Over the course of my career, I have represented students accused of misconduct, faculty members facing investigations, professionals defending their licenses, e…
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One of the most common questions clients ask is whether they should fight. The question arises in many different contexts. A student is accused of academic misconduct. A professor faces disciplinary action. An employee is the subject of an internal i…
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Whether the investigation involves a university, an employer, a licensing board, or a government agency, many people begin with the same assumption: if they simply tell the truth, everything will work out. It is an understandable belief. Most of us a…
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Many people spend hours preparing what they are going to say at a hearing, meeting, or investigative interview. Far fewer spend time understanding the process itself. That is often a mistake. Whether you are facing an academic misconduct charge, a wo…
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One of the most common misconceptions about investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and professional disputes is that admissions are inherently damaging. As a result, people often approach difficult conversations with a singular objective: deny, ex…
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When people find themselves in trouble, they often focus on the wrong thing. They focus on the allegation. The accusation. The evidence. The policy they allegedly violated. The punishment they may face. Those things matter. But in many investigations…
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Few moments create more anxiety than being asked to provide “your side of the story.” Whether the request comes from Human Resources, a university investigator, a licensing board, a supervisor, or an attorney, most people immediately feel…
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