Kathie Allen

I founded Allen Morris Investigations after more than two decades in investigations, employee relations, compliance, and administrative review work. My background includes service as a Whistleblower Compliance Officer at a major university, where I investigated and managed matters involving retaliation, financial misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and other forms of wrongdoing.

My investigative experience includes:

• Workplace misconduct and employee relations matters. 
• Title IX and student misconduct investigations. 
• Whistleblower and retaliation complaints. 
• Harassment, discrimination, and bias allegations. 
• Bullying and civility concerns. 
• Civil and criminal investigative support for attorneys and private clients.
   

I am trained in trauma-informed interviewing and advanced fact-finding techniques. I remain active in professional organizations and maintain ongoing education to stay current with legal and regulatory developments. I also provide pro bono investigative support to community organizations and missing persons inquiries during designated periods each year.

I provide a focused range of investigation services for employers, schools, attorneys, and private clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the broader Southern California region. 

• Whistleblower Investigations
• Bullying and Civility Investigations
• Employee Misconduct
• Leadership Investigations 
• Discrimination & Harassment Investigations
• Retaliation Claims
• School Investigations
• Title IX and Student Misconduct Investigations 
• Private Investigations 

Each investigation is conducted with strict confidentiality and a process-driven approach that aligns with California legal requirements and investigative best practices.

My work is grounded in:

• Neutrality and independence. 
• Confidentiality and careful handling of sensitive information. 
• Trauma-informed practices that support accurate information gathering. 
• Evidence-based assessments that avoid speculation. 
• Transparent methodology and defensible findings. 
• Respectful and culturally aware interactions with every participant.
   

My goal is to provide thorough, fair, and well-documented investigations that withstand scrutiny.

I am an active member of several professional organizations, including:

• Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) 
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 
• PIHRA 
• Orange County Women Lawyers Association 
• Local bar and legal associations 
• Multiple Chambers of Commerce in Orange County 
• Professional investigator associations
   

These affiliations support collaboration with HR leaders, employment counsel, school administrators, and compliance professionals throughout California.