Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP (OIG) announces the elevations of Tracey Merwise and T. Jack Morse, Jr. to Partner, effective January 1. The promotions reflect OIG’s continued growth and its commitment to recognizing exceptional leadership, legal judgment and client service across the firm.
“Tracey and Jack exemplify the values and standards that define OIG,” said Vida Thomas, managing partner. “They are trusted advisors to our clients, outstanding leaders within our firm and attorneys whose judgment and integrity elevate every matter they handle. Their ability to navigate complexity with rigor, discretion and clarity is central to the value we deliver to our clients.”
Tracey brings three decades of experience in employment law, where she has advised on neutral investigations and workplace conflict resolution for technology companies, Silicon Valley employers and Fortune 500 organizations. At OIG, she focuses on conducting impartial investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying and financial malfeasance, particularly in complex, high-stakes environments.
Tracey frequently provides training and speaks on topics including prevention of harassment, discrimination and retaliation: managing workplace conflict; providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities; and catalyzing diversity, equity and inclusion within large, fast-moving organizations. In addition to her investigations practice, she provides training to in-house legal and HR teams on effective investigation techniques and mitigating bias. Her broad professional background includes prior experience at national employment law firms, in-house counsel at major employers and service as a certified mediator.
Jack’s practice emphasizes workplace investigations, law enforcement oversight, and consulting on policing practices and compliance with legal standards. His work encompasses a broad range of investigative matters including bias, discrimination, harassment and use-of-force concerns, with particular experience under frameworks such as the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights. Jack also consults with police and sheriff’s departments on policies, use-of-force protocols, search and seizure, and bias-free policing practices.
Jack currently serves as Oversight Director for the Police Oversight Commission in Santa Ana, California, where he conducts audits and investigations of law enforcement policies and complaints. His legal career includes eight years in the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section, where he investigated and monitored law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities for compliance with federal law. He is also active in training and speaking on investigative best practices and governance issues.
