Independent workplace investigations and professional fact-finding services built on integrity, discretion, and clarity
Allen Morris Investigations helps organizations navigate sensitive workplace matters with professionalism, neutrality, and experience. We provide independent investigations designed to support fair decision-making, reduce risk, and strengthen workplace accountability.
MEET KATHIE ALLEN
Kathie Allen is an experienced workplace investigator dedicated to helping businesses, organizations, schools, and legal professionals address sensitive employee and workplace concerns with professionalism and discretion. Her investigative approach emphasizes:
Kathie works with employers and organizations throughout Arizona and Southern California to conduct independent investigations involving workplace complaints, employee misconduct allegations, policy violations, and other sensitive matters.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide organizations with objective, professional workplace investigations that support fair, well documented outcomes, and help foster safe and respectful work environments. We understand that workplace concerns can impact employees, leadership teams, organizational culture, and business operations. Our role is to help clients navigate these situations with clarity, professionalism, and confidence.
why organizations choose us
Objective investigations without internal bias or conflicts of interest.
Sensitive matters handled with professionalism and discretion.
Structured interviews, documentation review, and detailed reporting.
Investigations centered on employment and workplace-related concerns.
Clear updates and transparent investigative processes.
Organized findings designed to help leadership make informed decisions.
Allen Morris Investigations holds verified certifications that qualify us for diverse-supplier procurement programs across California boards, public agencies, and corporate clients.
Women Business Enterprise
Women-Owned Small Business
Small Business State of California
Small Business EnterpriseCity of Long Beach
Orange CountyLocal Small Business
Certifications verified and renewed annually. Documentation available on request for procurement compliance.
Kathie Allen is a licensed private investigator in California and Arizona, authorized to conduct workplace and school investigations in both states. Verify California License No. 27033 at search.dca.ca.gov by selecting the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and searching by license number. Arizona Private Investigator Agency License No. 1829951. Verify at the Arizona Department of Public Safety license status page by searching for Allen Morris Investigations or the license number.
License #27033 - State of California, licensed and active
License #1829951 - State of Arizona, licensed and active
Affiliations and Certifications
Kathie Allen is an independent workplace investigator and principal of Allen Morris Investigations LLC. She conducts workplace and human resources investigations for employers, HR teams, schools, and counsel in California and Arizona. Her work includes investigating employee complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower concerns, and other workplace misconduct. As a neutral fact-finder, she conducts investigative interviews, assesses documentary and witness evidence, and prepares written findings. She is a licensed private investigator in California and Arizona and a Certified Title IX Investigator. Professional Background Ms. Allen founded the firm after more than twenty years in compliance and investigations. She served as Whistleblower Compliance Officer at the University of California, Irvine from 2005 to 2025, where she oversaw the intake, triage, and investigation of whistleblower and misconduct complaints. She also works as a Workplace Investigator with Norman A. Traub & Associates from 2017 to current and as a private investigator with McCaffry PI LLC from 2022 to 2026. She volunteers as a pro bono investigator with the Public Law Center in Santa Ana, California. Ms. Allen has more than 15 years of experience in the legal field, including work as a legal assistant performing paralegal level work in medical malpractice defense. Education and Certifications Ms. Allen studied at the University of California, Irvine and Coastline College. Her credentials include Certified Title IX Investigator and SHRM-SCP. Allen Morris Investigations LLC is certified as a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC), and a California Small Business (Micro), ID 2047509.
Kathie Allen writes, is quoted, and speaks on workplace investigations, Title IX compliance, and professional liability topics. Authored Articles PI Magazine “Title IX and Employee Conduct in K-12 Settings”March/April 2026 issue, authored article Features and Quoted Commentary Orange County Women Lawyers Association Featured Member August 2026 Woman’s Week “California Investigation Firm Bridges Gap Between Legal Risk and Workplace Culture”Feature story Lawyer Magazine “5 Approaches to Maintain Objectivity When Investigating Workplace Complaints”September 12, 2025, quoted expert Insurance News “8 Essential Industry-Specific Professional Liability Endorsements”October 2025, quoted expert Speaking Engagements Cypress Chamber of Commerce “Responding to Harassment and Discrimination Complaints”April 14, 2026 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) “How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation”November 18, 2025, webinar Conference PresentationsMs. Allen has presented at academic and professional conferences, including at UCLA and UC Irvine, on topics such as credibility assessments, investigative report writing, misconduct investigation protocols, and fraud detection and documentation. Outstanding Member Profile Page Award Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, California
How We Work
Consultation
Understand concerns, goals, and scope of investigation.
Information Gathering
Conduct interviews and review relevant documentation.
Objective Analysis
Evaluate facts, statements, and supporting evidence.
Findings & Reporting
Provide organized investigative findings and professional reporting.
Guidance on California workplace investigations, FEHA compliance, retaliation claims, and Title IX obligations, written for HR leaders and employment counsel.
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