Van Dermyden Makus Investigations Law Firm

California law firm providing neutral workplace and Title IX campus investigations. We give you the tools to get back to work.

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Limited Seats Remaining!

Join us in June for Investigation Skills in Practice — a hands-on course designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their workplace investigation skills.

Register Today! https://t.co/PbhCFAQgIq

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Help us celebrate the newest Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) Training Institute Certificate Holders (AWI-CH) 🎉 — Olivia Totten and Katie Lough!
#VMLaw #WorkplaceInvestigators

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We’re thrilled to introduce Alison Gilmore, Attorney Investigator! 👏

At VM Law, she focuses on independent workplace investigations involving complex and sensitive issues, approaching each matter with fairness, thoroughness, and thoughtful analysis.
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the team that keeps everything moving at Van Dermyden Makus.

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Interviews are the heart of a Title IX investigation. But what happens when the witness across from you processes, communicates, or engages differently than you expect?
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#TitleIX #WorkplaceInvestigations #Neurodiversity

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When potential criminal conduct enters the picture, investigators are faced with a complex balancing act: moving forward without interfering, coordinating with law enforcement, and maintaining a defensible process for their client. https://t.co/ojAwnYevkg

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As of April 1, 2026, Founding Partner Sue Ann Van Dermyden has transferred her full ownership interest in the Firm to Partners Liz DeChellis, Jennifer Doughty, and Erich Knorr — marking a powerful transition to the next generation of leadership. https://t.co/xFAx0Shxbm

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Investigating potential misconduct by a public employee — especially in law enforcement — means navigating two parallel tracks at once: the administrative and the criminal. Miss a step, and the whole investigation can unravel. https://t.co/JBcTR50xRa

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This Women’s History Month, we honor Sue Ann Van Dermyden—a leader, a mentor, and a lasting force for fairness. 💙

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The biggest myth in workplace investigations: report writing happens at the end. The best investigators write throughout — from scoping the complaint to summarizing witnesses to crafting the analysis. https://t.co/B99nPgDv5J

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We're proud to announce that Sue Ann Van Dermyden has been named to the 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list! 🌟

This honor recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in California, selected through peer nominations, independent research, and rigorous evaluation.

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We're thrilled to introduce Hank Dunning, the newest member of the Van Dermyden Makus team as our Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist! 👏

Learn more about Hank: https://t.co/IS5TuKThOT

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We're Hiring!

As our Law Firm Administrator, you'll partner directly with Firm leadership to drive operations across HR, IT, Marketing, and Office Services — helping a high-performing team of legal professionals do their best work. https://t.co/WTxEmIpcFU

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We're thrilled to announce that Eli Makus will join a powerhouse panel for a timely and essential session on one of the most contested areas in employment law today at the ABA ERR Midwinter Meeting on Technology in Labor & Employment Law.
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We're thrilled to announce that Sue Ann Van Dermyden will take the stage as moderator and Speaker at the ABA ERR Committee Midwinter Meeting & National Symposium on Technology in Labor & Employment Law. https://t.co/27vlh5EZCm

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Ever wonder what makes investigating public safety workplaces so different from a typical workplace investigation?

Read VM's latest blog to learn practical tips for conducting effective investigations in public safety environments. https://t.co/sTXdGdSZHA

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"Everything is great," your employees say.

But four people from the same team just resigned. Sick time is up. Conversations stop when you walk in the room. Spoiler: Everything is not great.

Read more: https://t.co/TxWfoBO3FC

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New 2026 legislation brings updated reporting requirements, expanded employee protections, and stricter compliance standards for handling harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims.
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We’re proud to share that Eli Makus will be presenting at the 2026 Annual Ski & CLE National Labor & Employment Law Symposium in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado! https://t.co/UewuFYFYZI

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We’re excited to welcome Yohance Edwards as an Attorney Investigator at Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation! 🎉
Learn more about him here: https://t.co/RjWfBN38Lm