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From Lawyer to Employer: Season 4, Episode 10 | Workplace Investigations: When to Call in Outside Counsel (and When Not To)

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By: Daniel A. Schwartz, Sarah A. Westby

April 22, 2026

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    From Lawyer to Employer: Season 4, Episode 10 | Workplace Investigations: When to Call in Outside Counsel (and When Not To) on Employment Law Letter

When a workplace issue arises, one of the first questions is who should handle the investigation – and whether it’s time to bring in outside counsel. In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, Shipman partners Dan Schwartz and Sarah Westby walk through the key considerations, from independence and scope to privilege and deliverables, helping employers make informed, strategic decisions when it matters most.

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