OIG Attorney Investigators Madeline Buitelaar and Rachel Reddick join forces to present “Conducting Defensible Workplace Investigations in a Polarized Era” for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the California Lawyers Association this October.

This session examines the legal and strategic fundamentals of workplace investigations in today’s heightened and highly scrutinized environment. Participants will explore the frameworks and judgment calls that shape investigative outcomes — and how to manage polarizing allegations while maintaining rigor, neutrality, and a process that stands up to challenge.

Who Should Attend:

• General counsel
• Employment litigators
• HR leaders
• Internal or external workplace investigators responsible for high-stakes matters

Attendees will deepen their command of the legal standards and practical decision-making required to conduct or oversee investigations that are credible, disciplined, and defensible — particularly in complex, emotionally charged, and politically sensitive contexts.

To learn more about the program or to register, please visit the CLA 2026 Annual Meeting website.