Workplace Compliance & Investigations

The Kirkland partners have a unique ability to look beyond the legal doctrine and examine the multiple stakeholders who may be affected. Their team is top-notch and extremely responsive. - Chambers Crisis & Risk Management

Companies dealing with workplace harassment allegations face increasing investment and reputational risk. Investors should be focused on assessing this risk and finding ways to implement better risk-management policies.

If you’re not addressing workplace compliance risks, you are already behind. Heightened employee expectations, increased regulatory scrutiny and rapid amplification through media and social channels have changed how workplace issues are identified, investigated and resolved. Allegations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation or other cultural concerns, particularly involving senior executives, can lead to significant lost shareholder value, reputational harm, litigation and shareholder activism.

In an era where the court of public opinion judges swiftly, we are equipped to respond expeditiously to our clients’ needs during a workplace crisis. Our team of A-list crisis management and workplace compliance attorneys is skilled in partnering with clients through the thunderous, and often complicated, aftermath of these sensitive allegations. Because we are commonly called upon to guide clients through matters of this nature, we continue to innovate solutions for our clients to prevent and mitigate risk in this area. From our comprehensive approach to compliance and risk-based investigation process to our deep reserve of nationally acclaimed litigators, we remain best prepared to handle our clients’ specific needs.