Clear Answers. Defensible Conclusions.
Workplace investigations for decision-makers who need strategic insight and clear perspective.
Our Services
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We handle complex, high-stakes allegations—from harassment and discrimination to fraud and executive misconduct—with the precision and discretion of an experienced General Counsel. Our process moves beyond simple fact-finding to deliver focused, legally defensible conclusions, ensuring you have the concrete insight necessary to make necessary employment decisions and withstand potential litigation.
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Not every complaint requires a full-scale inquiry, and a poorly scoped investigation is a liability in itself. We partner with leadership to assess initial allegations, strictly define the investigative scope to prevent "scope creep," and identify the specific legal questions that must be answered, ensuring resources are focused on the true areas of risk.
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When friction arises but you don’t need a full investigation, we help diagnose underlying problems and help create a plan to address them. Through confidential interviews and systemic analysis, we identify root causes of toxicity, communication breakdowns, and compliance gaps, providing you with an actionable roadmap to restore trust and organizational integrity.
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Ensure your internal team is producing work that protects the company. We audit your previous internal investigations to identify procedural gaps and legal vulnerabilities, while offering targeted training to upskill your HR and compliance teams on how to plan, interview, and write reports that stand up to scrutiny.
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Universities operate under unique frameworks of shared governance, tenure, and academic freedom that standard investigators often misinterpret. Drawing on deep experience as university legal counsel, we navigate these complexities to conduct sensitive investigations involving faculty, administration, and athletics, balancing rigorous compliance with a respect for institutional culture.
About Strategic Workplace Investigations LLC
Blake Christensen
Managing Director & Principal Investigator
Blake brings a unique dual perspective to the world of workplace investigations: the legal rigor of a seasoned General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, combined with the strategic foresight of a business executive.
With extensive experience serving as General Counsel for a research university with 1800 employees, Blake understands an investigation is rarely just about finding facts—it’s about managing risk, preserving culture, and enabling leadership to make defensible decisions. He has overseen and conducted complex inquiries into high-stakes matters ranging from discrimination and civil rights violations to executive misconduct and policy compliance.
Unlike standard HR consultants, Blake approaches every engagement with the end in mind. He structures investigations to withstand the scrutiny of corrective action and potential litigation, while ensuring the process respects the dignity of the individuals involved. Informed by elite business strategy and best practices taught at the Yale School of Management, Blake helps organizations not only resolve immediate crises but also identify the systemic root causes of workplace conflict.
Credentials & Expertise:
Experienced General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
MBA, Yale School of Management
Expertise in: Complex Workplace Investigations, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Performance Improvement and Corrective Action, and Negotiated Resolutions.
Let’s Work Together
blake@strategicworkplaceinvestigations.com
