Employment Investigations
Employers rely on Greene Espel to conduct internal investigations about their most sensitive and high-stakes workplace issues.
We help employers evaluate their workplaces to avoid surprises. Whether employees raise concerns or employers seek to learn more about ongoing issues, Greene Espel helps understand past acts, internal dynamics, and potential liability issues. We document findings for future use while complying with privacy standards and other legal requirements. And we provide recommendations to avoid litigation and improve workplaces.
Among other things, we:
- Conduct workplace investigations ranging from alleged harassment to discrimination to potential financial misconduct by high-ranking executives and officials;
- Advise clients in conducting their own internal workplace investigations;
- Oversee workplace investigations by third-party employment investigators; and
- Train internal investigators in investigation and interview skills.
Attorneys
Jenny Gassman-Pines
Attorney
jgassman-pines@greeneespel.comRelated Practices
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Employment Litigation
Businesses, public institutions, and individuals seek out Greene Espel for representation in a wide range of employment-litigation matters.
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Internal Investigations
We leverage our experience to conduct sensitive and high-profile internal investigations for our clients. We also help clients navigate investigations to mitigate reputational, regulatory, and litigation risks.
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Employment Counseling
Greene Espel partners with employers to foster diverse and inclusive workplaces, to develop and implement employment policies, and to advise about the myriad of employment issues that may arise daily.
Events & Presentations
- May 20, 2024. Sybil Dunlop, Jenny Gassman-Pines, and Davida Williams to Present at Minnesota CLE's 2023 Employment Law Institute Read More
- May 18, 2023. Jenny Gassman-Pines and Davida Williams to Present at Minnesota CLE's 2023 Employment Law Institute Read More
EXTRAORDINARY NEWS
Jenny Gassman-Pines Recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as 2024 Top Women in the Law Honoree
Minnesota Lawyer’s Top Women in Law recognition celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in Minnesota’s legal community.
Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the 2025 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch Lists
Best Lawyers compiles its annual recognition by a comprehensive peer review survey which is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Minnesota Lawyer Names Erin Emory and Emily McAdam as 2024 Up & Coming Attorneys
Each year, Minnesota Lawyer selects a small group of attorneys in their first ten years of practice who distinguish themselves through their professional accomplishments, leadership, and service to the community.