Workplace complaints and allegations of misconduct require prompt, thoughtful, and impartial attention. A well-conducted investigation can help an employer understand what occurred, make informed decisions, address potential legal exposure, and maintain confidence within the organization. Peck Baxter assists businesses, boards, executives, and human resources professionals with sensitive workplace investigations and the legal issues that arise from them.

Our attorneys conduct and advise on investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace misconduct, conflicts of interest, fraud and financial irregularities, policy violations, executive and management conduct, whistleblower complaints, and other sensitive employment matters. We assist with defining the scope of an investigation, preserving and reviewing relevant information, interviewing witnesses, evaluating credibility and evidence, documenting findings, and advising on appropriate next steps.

Peck Baxter also counsels employers when an investigation involves senior executives, ownership, board members, or other circumstances where independence, confidentiality, and careful management of potential conflicts are particularly important. Where appropriate, we serve as independent outside investigators or advise internal teams conducting their own reviews.

By combining employment counseling with experience in complex litigation, corporate governance, and internal investigations, Peck Baxter helps employers respond to workplace concerns carefully, efficiently, and with an understanding of how decisions made during an investigation may affect future litigation, regulatory matters, and the organization as a whole.