Public Interest Investigation

Our Story

For over three decades, Public Interest Investigations (PII) has been a pioneer in conducting effective, neutral, and trauma-informed workplace investigations, Title IX investigations, and high-level investigations for civil and criminal matters. Our unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth has earned us a reputation as a pre-eminent investigations firm.

What Sets Us Apart

Our team consists of experienced investigators with diverse backgrounds in employment law, journalism, human resources, criminal law, human rights, writing, and more. This unique blend of legal knowledge and broad investigative experiences, combined with curiosity and a collaborative culture, is the PII difference. Our investigators are dedicated to meticulous fact-finding, intense focus, and deep analytical skills, resulting in well-documented findings and conclusions that provide valuable insights for our clients.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our clients, including:

• Corporate Workplace Investigations: We conduct neutral, trauma-informed workplace investigations to address allegations of fraud, whistleblower claims, EEO investigations, climate surveys, workplace violence, bullying, and other concerns.
• Public Sector Workplace Investigations: Our team provides expert investigations for public agencies, non-profits, universities, and school districts, addressing concerns such as misconduct, discrimination, sexual harassment, and more.
• Title IX Investigations: We specialize in conducting Title IX investigations, including campus sexual misconduct, faculty and staff misconduct, K-12 investigations, and more.
• Training: Our training programs focus on best investigative practices, Title IX investigator training, and human rights/capital litigation support.

Our services are designed to provide clients with accurate, timely, and expert information, essential for making informed decisions and addressing complex issues. Our team has a proven track record of delivering high-quality investigations, training, and support, earning us a reputation as a trusted and respected investigations firm.

Our Work

Our investigators have conducted a wide range of high-profile and complex investigations, including:

• Investigating the enslavement of dozens of Thai garment workers in an El Monte, California, sweatshop.
• Conducting intensive fact-finding at public agencies related to misuse of public resources, conflict of interest, and insubordination.
• Member of the Equity Oversight Panel of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and conducted training for California State POST investigators.
• Supervised a team of five full-time investigators for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division for a civil rights class action lawsuit in Florida.
• Investigated patient mistreatment, race and gender discrimination, abusive conduct by supervisors, and failures in patient care at multiple hospitals.
• Presented training on best investigative practices for Title IX teams at California State University and University of California campuses.

News & Blog

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and insights from PII by subscribing to our newsletter and visiting our blog. Our blog features articles on investigative best practices, industry trends, and expert analysis of complex issues.