In this insightful episode, Lita Abella, J.D. helps us unpack practical strategies for attorneys and law firm organizations to mitigate stress and cultivate well-being in a demanding profession. We'll explore the transformative power of her soon-to-be released book “The ABELLA Model Leading High Stress Professionals with Trauma-Informed Practices.”

Join Jasmin as she lays the groundwork for understanding intersectional discrimination, explaining its legal basis under California law and clarifying how multiple protected characteristics can create unique forms of bias.

Discover ways school administrators and investigators can leverage parental involvement to conduct more effective and thorough school investigations. In this episode, Jasmin explores strategies for building trust and collaboration with parents during the investigation process.

Have you been pressured by a potential client to sign an indemnification clause as a condition for retaining your services? Then this is for you! In this episode, we're dissecting why these complex clauses can be an attorney investigator's worst nightmare. From compromising your independence as an investigator to making witnesses wary, we'll explain why protecting yourself means saying "no" to unlimited liability.

In this episode, Jasmin discussed some inclusive investigation techniques, empowering internal investigators to conduct ironclad investigations for all, especially witnesses with disabilities!

The Supreme Court's Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services decision just abolished the "background circumstances" rule, simplifying "reverse discrimination" claims under Title VII. This episode provides a quick debrief on the ruling and its implications for workplace investigations. For HR professionals and legal teams, this means a fresh look at your complaint investigation processes is essential.

Is an investigation at a university the same as one in a corporate setting? Not quite! This episode reveals critical legal and procedural differences between Title IX and general workplace investigations, and why understanding them matters.

Sorting out employee complaints can feel like a tightrope walk for HR, but this episode offers a simplified approach. Discover the crucial question that reveals when a workplace investigation is truly necessary ensuring you take action when it matters.