Renee has dedicated her career to diagnosing conflict and enabling clients to resolve disputes, first as a litigator, and then as a business consultant focused on problem-solving and facilitation. She finds her current role as neutral instigator the most satisfying yet.
Renee is grateful for the trust clients put in her to uncover multiple perspectives and assess as best as possible what potential misconduct occurred.
Renee has led or assisted in more than 40 investigations since joining OIG. These matters have included allegations of sexual harassment and assault, discrimination, workplace bullying, and retaliation, as well as complaints against C-Suite executives and elected officials. Renee also conducts Title IX investigations for public and private institutions.
Before joining the firm, Renee was a management consultant, helping clients collaborate more effectively both internally and with alliance partners. This often required navigating different organizational cultures, operating models and behavioral skills. She has extensive experience delivering, advising and training on conflict management, negotiation and managing difficult conversations.
Renee started her legal career at Pillsbury Winthrop, focusing on diverse commercial litigation, which included white-collar criminal defense cases. She prevailed for her clients in a Prop 65 trial on methylmercury. Renee is a graduate of the AWI Training Institute for Workplace Investigators.
Renee loves camping, gardening, cooking, adventure travel and reading.
“Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou
University of California, Berkeley, J.D.
Rutgers University, B.A., Political Science
Investigations
Climate Surveys and Assessments
Title IX
State Bar of California
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