Join employment attorneys Steve Gutierrez and Dana Dobbins for an essential breakfast briefing designed specifically for in-house counsel and HR professionals navigating the complex landscape of workplace investigations.
KEY TOPICS TO BE COVERED
This comprehensive session will equip you with practical tools and strategic insights to conduct thorough, legally compliant internal investigations while protecting your organization's interests.
- Defining Investigation Scope & Objectives - Best practices for establishing clear parameters, timelines, and goals while avoiding scope creep that can compromise your investigation
- Risk Assessment & Claims Analysis - How to evaluate potential legal exposure, identify emerging patterns, and assess the likelihood of litigation, regulatory action, or reputational damage
- Liability Minimization Strategies - Proactive measures to reduce organizational risk throughout the investigation process and beyond
- Interview Techniques & Best Practices - Effective questioning strategies, witness preparation, documentation requirements, and managing difficult conversations
- Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege & Work Product - Critical considerations for preserving confidentiality, when to involve legal counsel, and structuring investigations to maintain privilege protection
- Investigator Selection Criteria - Strategic decision-making framework for determining whether to use internal resources, HR personnel, in-house counsel, or external investigators
- When to Engage Outside Counsel - Key indicators that warrant bringing in specialized external expertise, including complex harassment claims, executive-level misconduct, and potential criminal activity
- Documentation & Evidence Management - Creating defensible investigation files, maintaining chain of custody, and preparing materials that can withstand legal scrutiny
This interactive session will provide actionable guidance to help you conduct investigations that are both thorough and legally sound, while minimizing disruption to your workplace and protecting your organization's reputation.
Agenda:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
7:45 - 8:15 AM MST: Check-In, Breakfast, and Networking
8:15 - 9:30 AM MST: Presentation
Location:
555 17th Street, Suite 3200
Denver, CO 80202
Speakers:
Steven Gutierrez
Dana Dobbins
Questions?
Contact Misti Varga