Investigating allegations involving LGBTQ+ individuals can require unique interview techniques and tools. PII’s investigators apply deep expertise gained from conducting complex investigations involving LGBTQ+ individuals for colleges and universities as well as private and public employers. We seek to mitigate trauma and potential gender dysphoria throughout an interview by using gender-neutral terminology when applicable, centering the individual’s right to self-identify, respecting chosen pronouns, and mirroring language used by the interviewee to self-describe. The firm’s reports are prepared with the same high level of sensitivity to identity as well as terminology.
Employers including multi-national corporations, local businesses, and public and private campuses retain PII to conduct neutral fact-finding investigations of allegations of discrimination involving sexual orientation and gender identity. The firm’s extensive experience in human rights, civil rights, and workplace sexual harassment investigations, combined with its expertise in criminal investigation, uniquely qualifies our team to deliver quality, timely investigative reports. Our investigators include experts in sexual orientation and gender identity who frequently provide advanced trainings on LGBTQ+ issues including sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, and issues affecting the trans community.