Labor, Employment & Safety
Spilman lawyers are skilled in conducting independent, confidential internal investigations involving highly sensitive workplace matters. Our attorneys advise employers across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, education, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, and governmental entities. We are frequently engaged to investigate allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, whistleblower complaints, and other misconduct matters. We also handle investigations involving cybersecurity, fraud, theft, corruption, wage and hour violations, safety, and conduct posing significant financial or reputational risk, including matters involving senior executives and boards of directors.
Investigative Experience
Our lawyers regularly conduct workplace investigations involving:
- Harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and bullying claims
- Whistleblower allegations and internal policy violations
- Executive and employee misconduct
- Wage and hour, safety, and workers’ compensation issues
- Title IX and other education-related complaints
- Matters involving potential civil, criminal, or regulatory exposure
We have experience handling investigations that span multiple jurisdictions and heightened regulatory environments, as well as matters requiring coordination with outside professionals, including accountants and private investigators.
Our Approach
Spilman takes a pragmatic and disciplined approach to investigations, particularly in high-risk situations where employers face competing legal and business considerations. Where appropriate, we structure investigations to preserve attorney-client privilege and provide clear, defensible recommendations.
Risk Management & Compliance Support
In addition to conducting investigations, we assist clients with risk mitigation and compliance efforts. This includes advising on internal reporting systems, investigation protocols, and best practices, as well as providing training for human resources, Title IX, and in-house legal teams.
Government & Regulatory Matters
When clients become the subject of government inquiries or enforcement actions, Spilman guides organizations and their management teams through civil, criminal, and regulatory investigations, including responses to subpoenas, agency requests, and related proceedings. Our goal is to provide practical legal insight that enables clients to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
For more information on our workplace investigations practice, please contact:
Erin Jones Adams
336.727.7652
eadams@spilmanlaw.com
Jeffrey D. Patton
336.725.4491
jpatton@spilmanlaw.com
Eric W. Iskra
304.340.3875
eiskra@spilmanlaw.com
Michael S. Garrison
304.291.7926
mgarrison@spilmanlaw.com
Primary Contacts:
Erin Jones Adams
336.727.7652
eadams@spilmanlaw.com
Jeffrey D. Patton
336.725.4491
jpatton@spilmanlaw.com
Eric W. Iskra
304.340.3875
eiskra@spilmanlaw.com
Michael S. Garrison
304.291.7926
mgarrison@spilmanlaw.com