Barbara Freeman
Investigator
She / Her
Barbara Freeman applies deep experience conducting whistleblower investigations and monitoring compliance with regulations addressing governmental ethics, conflicts of interest, and fraud to deliver neutral investigations for public agencies, private employers, colleges, and universities. She has advanced training with T9 Masters and AWI on a broad range of topics related to workplace investigation techniques, Title IX Compliance and Reporting, and Investigative Report Writing.
Freeman began her career as an investigator and communications director for the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, a nonpartisan agency charged with upholding the public trust. In this role, she conducted neutral investigations into whistleblower complaints to ensure the appropriate use of public resources and to prevent misuse of power and authority. As the agency’s communications director, she led its education efforts, including advising stakeholders and developing training on ethics and compliance for elected officials, candidates, government appointees, and employees.
As a policy analyst and special advisor to the Mayor of Los Angeles, Freeman served in the Office of Legal Counsel as the diversity and inclusion advisor. She oversaw ethics compliance for more than 40 city departments and boards. Additionally, Freeman served as the director of Political Compliance for the Kaufman Legal Group, helping public officials, candidates, lobbyists, and unions comply with public disclosure requirements.
Career Highlights
- Conducted Title IX investigations into sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination complaints at higher education institutions, presenting findings to campus administrators, hearing officers, parties to the investigation, and counsel.
- Investigated private sector workplace allegations including conflict of interest, hostile environment, discrimination based on race and gender, and harassment through electronic surveillance.
- Carried out intensive fact-finding on behalf of public agencies to present evidence related to misuse of public resources, conflict of interest, and insubordination.
Education
Robert Morris University, Pennsylvania, M.B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. Economics
