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    Workplace Investigations

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    S&C has broad experience in conducting clients’ most sensitive and complex workplace internal investigations, including those stemming from allegations of discrimination, harassment, violations of corporate policy, information technology, compliance concerns, and violations of federal and state law. S&C is regularly retained by boards of directors and board committees in a variety of industries to investigate allegations of wrongdoing involving senior executives.

    We have an established practice of discreetly and efficiently handling workplace internal investigations on clients’ biggest and most sensitive matters. We understand the external and internal business implications of this type of investigation, including its potential to disrupt employee productivity and morale, as well as its import to the company’s reputation with corporate partners, investors and customers.

    Workplace Investigations

    S&C’s seasoned investigators include former federal and state prosecutors; former bank regulatory counsel; and leading practitioners in banking, employment and securities and commodities regulation and enforcement. We take a multidisciplinary approach to all matters and, where appropriate, tap into the expertise of our lawyers in the Firm’s Employment Law, Criminal Defense & Investigations, Corporate Governance, Bank Regulatory and Crisis Management practices.

    In addition, the Group also advises clients in responding to the results of internal investigations, including advising on human resources best practices and conflict resolution.

    The Firm routinely works with clients to create policies and procedures to address potential legal and reputational risks, including with respect to social responsibility, Human Capital Management, and diversity and inclusion.

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    Chambers USA Ranks S&C Highly for 2025

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    S&C Partners Jordan, High, McGimsey and Ostrager Author USA Chapter of Chambers HR Internal Investigations Guide 2025

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    Recent Workplace Investigations Experience

    • A global financial institution, in connection with U.S. investigations of allegations that senior management failed to properly follow the bank’s policies and procedures concerning whistleblowers.
    • A FinTech company, in conducting an internal investigation of the company’s culture and responding to high-profile allegations of a toxic environment due to sexual harassment and misconduct.
    • A national sports league, in connection with allegations in the press regarding the culture at one of the teams in the league, including allegations that the team owner and a high-level executive reportedly made racist and sexist comments. S&C conducted an internal investigation into the merits of these allegations.
    • A consumer and retail company, in an investigation concerning allegations of racial bias and microaggressions in the workplace.
    • A special committee of a board, in connection with an anonymous letter raising allegations of racial bias in connection with the company’s hiring and promotion practices and concerns about the company’s perceived lack of responsiveness to employee complaints. 
    • A global financial institution, in connection with allegations raised by a former senior employee on the company’s whistleblower hotline and in the media.
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    Rankings and Recognitions

    Rankings and Recognitions

    • Chambers USA Ranks S&C Highly for 2025

      June 6, 2025
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    Publications, Videos and Podcasts

    Publications, Videos and Podcasts

    • President Trump Acts to Significantly Limit Disparate Impact Liability for Discrimination

      S&C Memos |  April 25, 2025
    • EEOC and DOJ Issue Technical Assistance Documents on DEI-Related Discrimination in the Workplace

      S&C Memos |  March 21, 2025
    • S&C Partners Jordan, High, McGimsey and Ostrager Author USA Chapter of Chambers HR Internal Investigations Guide 2025

      Books |  February 19, 2025
    • Federal Agencies Begin to Implement and Expand on DEI Executive Orders

      S&C Memos |  February 7, 2025
    • President Trump Acts to Roll Back DEI Initiatives

      S&C Memos |  January 22, 2025
    • S&C Sidebar – A Conversation with Jay Clayton and Annie Ostrager

      Podcasts |  October 16, 2024
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    Julia M. Jordan
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    Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager
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    Kamil R. Shields
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