OIG Managing Partner Vida Thomas will join the panel “Investigators Under Attack: Responding to Lawsuits, Regulatory Actions and More” during the 17th AWI Annual Conference. Along with co-panelists Eli Makus, Karen Kramer, and Jen Duggan, Vida will participate in a candid discussion regarding protecting one’s role—and reputation—as an independent, impartial investigator.

What happens when a workplace investigator is a named defendant in litigation or the subject of regulatory action? These scenarios are becoming more common. This engaging panel program comprised of industry leaders, past AWI presidents, and current and past AWI board members will untangle these complicated situations. Every investigator, regardless of experience or role, will come away from this session with new ideas on how to uphold their important role as independent, impartial workplace investigators while also protecting their professional reputation and roles.

The conference runs from October 15-16 in Seattle, WA. Additional information can be found on the AWI Conference Registration page.