Together, Senior Partners Sue Ann Van Dermyden and Eli Makus have over 50 years of legal experience, including over 30 years devoted exclusively to conducting investigations.  Sue Ann and Deborah have conducted and overseen thousands of workplace and campus investigations.  They lead a team of top-notch attorneys.  Sue Ann is also a licensed private investigator.  Both Sue Ann and Eli have experience testifying in administrative hearings and courts related to the investigations they have conducted.  They have also been designated as expert witnesses to testify as to whether an investigation met industry standards. We regularly conduct investigations involving all topics that occur in the workplace, including but not limited to:

• Theft

• Threats of Violence

• Title IX

• Violations of Company Policies

• Wage and Hour Violations

• Whistleblower Allegations

• Workplace Misconduct

• Workplace Performance Issues

• Workplace Climate Surveys

We are familiar with the various rules for conducting investigations in the public and private sectors. We conduct both routine and high-level investigations with the utmost sensitivity and respect for confidentiality. We have a depth of experience with the rights of union employees, Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights, Peace Officers Bill of Rights, and civil service rules. Several of our attorneys have previously worked in traditional advocacy roles which furnishes them with valuable knowledge that extends beyond the investigation itself, including post-investigative litigation. We draw upon this expertise in delivering unparalleled services to our clients. We work closely with our clients to ensure we have a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures as they relate to employee rights, management expectations, and investigative processes.