Investigations into harassment and sexual misconduct often reveal misinterpreted and unenforced policies and procedures. Allegations of misconduct, even if unfounded, can have damaging repercussions for organizations and individuals and must be investigated thoroughly by experienced professionals.
Whether you belong to an academic institution, religious establishment, corporation, non-profit, law firm, professional sports team or any other type of organization, prevention of harassment and sexual misconduct requires clear guidelines and awareness training. Our team has years of combined experience investigating and addressing issues related to sexual harassment and misconduct, workplace harassment based on race, disability, and other protected classes, domestic violence and child abuse prevention matters, and providing consulting and training to groups nationwide.
The goal of effective harassment and sexual misconduct policies and protocols is to deter unwanted behavior and to have such policies withstand legal scrutiny. Our team assesses and develops organization-specific policies and protocols and devises clear and detailed reporting procedures to help prevent and address harassment and sexual misconduct when it does occur.
Education and awareness about harassment and sexual misconduct is undeniably important, and also difficult and nuanced to discuss. The subject matter can be delicate, requiring an expert who can convey the concepts in an effective, yet supportive and engaging manner. Our team has provided countless training sessions, customized to each organization, for audiences of all ages, from school children to seasoned professionals.
With a professional team of lawyers who have investigated and supervised thousands of cases involving sexual misconduct and harassment, stalking, workplace violence, internet predators, unlawful surveillance, and child pornography, each case is handled with the utmost care. From educational institutions, to professional sports teams; from international corporations, to religious organizations and non-profits —we review reports of concerning behavior with open minds and discernment.
T&M offers litigation support to attorneys handling discrimination and sexual misconduct cases by assisting with investigations and performing witness interviews and assessments. With extensive experience managing cases in the courtroom, we skillfully help navigate the challenges and subtleties inherent in handling such subject matter.
How well is your organization complying with its own policies and procedures on issues regarding harassment and sexual misconduct? What about state and federal regulations? T&M serves as an independent monitor to evaluate an organization’s compliance with its own protocols, procedures, and efforts to reduce harassment and sexual misconduct and provides 24/7 hotline services to allow for anonymous reporting of related incidents.