Kathie Allen

Principal Investigator at Allen Morris Investigations | SHRM SCP | Certified Title IX Investigator | CA PI #27033 | Workplace Investigations for Employers, Counsel, and Public Agencies

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Principal Investigator and owner of Allen Morris Investigations. Licensed in California (PI 27033) and Arizona. Over 20 years conducting external workplace investigations for employers, counsel, public agencies, and K through 12 districts. Matters include harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and Title IX. SHRM SCP, Certified Title IX Investigator, Certified Mediator. WBENC and SBA WOSB certified. Welcoming referrals, collaboration, and professional dialogue with fellow licensees.

Experience

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Workplace Investigator

Allen Morris Investigations LLC

2015 – PresentCurrent

External and impartial workplace and Title IX investigations for employers, public agencies, K through 12 districts, and higher education institutions across California and Arizona. Investigate complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations. Develop investigation plans, conduct neutral fact finding, analyze credibility, and apply the preponderance of the evidence standard. Prepare defensible reports aligned with California FEHA, the Arizona Civil Rights Act, Title IX, and recognized investigative standards including the AWI and Yanow Schaefer framework.

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Volunteer Investigator

Public Law Center, Orange County, CA

2025 – PresentCurrent

Provide pro bono private investigation services supporting family law and civil matters for low income clients. Gather and analyze evidence through records retrieval, background research, and employment and asset verification. Conduct interviews, document findings, and prepare factual reports for use in hearings and filings. Contribute investigative expertise to a legal aid mission serving Orange County residents who lack access to paid investigative resources.

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Private Investigator

McCaffry PI LLC, Fort Collins, Colorado

2022 – 2026

Contract private investigator conducting background research, skip tracing, and sensitive personal investigation matters. Located individuals, verified records, and resolved cases requiring discretion and rigorous documentation. Coordinated with client counsel and produced clear, evidence based reports supporting civil and personal investigative objectives.

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Whistleblower Compliance Officer

University of California, Irvine

2005 – 2025

Administered UC Irvine's Whistleblower and Whistleblower Protection programs, ensuring compliance with California and federal law and University of California policy. Investigated allegations of improper governmental activities, retaliation, and workplace misconduct. Delivered fact based investigative reports to campus leadership and coordinated with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Internal Audit, and legal counsel. Provided training on workplace fraud, reporting obligations, and whistleblower protections.

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Workplace Investigator

Norman A. Traub Associates LLC,

2017 – PresentCurrent

Conducted workplace investigations for public sector employers on a contract basis, including municipalities, special districts, and other government entities. Performed witness interviews, reviewed documentation, analyzed evidence, and prepared investigative reports addressing allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations. Applied neutral investigative methodology and produced findings designed to withstand legal and administrative scrutiny.

SHRM SCP (Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional)

Awarded by the Society for Human Resource Management, the SHRM SCP designation is the senior level credential for human resources professionals who develop strategy, lead the HR function, and influence organizational decision making. The certification requires demonstrated mastery of HR competencies, employment law, workforce planning, and ethical practice, and is maintained through ongoing professional development.

Certified Title IX Investigator

This certification establishes competency to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sex based discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Training covers regulatory requirements, due process obligations, trauma informed interviewing, evidence gathering, credibility assessment, and the preparation of investigative reports that meet federal and institutional standards. The credential is recognized across K through 12 districts, higher education, and public agencies.

Certified Mediator

The Certified Mediator credential reflects formal training in facilitated dispute resolution, including conflict analysis, structured negotiation, neutrality, confidentiality, and the ethical standards governing mediator conduct. This training supports resolution of workplace disputes through voluntary, non adversarial processes and complements investigative work by providing an alternative pathway when parties seek resolution rather than adjudication.