Internal Investigations

Understanding Internal Investigations

Understanding Internal Investigations When potential misconduct, regulatory violations, or sensitive disputes arise within a company, conducting an internal investigation is often essential. Whether the issue involves financial irregularities, employee wrongdoing, compliance lapses, or whistleblower allegations, how an organization responds can have lasting legal, reputational, and operational consequences. Internal investigations serve not only to uncover facts, but also to guide sound decision-making, demonstrate good-faith compliance, and position an organization to respond to regulators, enforcement agencies, or civil claims. These matters often involve overlapping risks — legal, financial, and reputational — and require a careful, strategic approach grounded in discretion, credibility, and legal precision.

Our Approach to Internal Investigations

At A Einhorn Law, we assist companies, boards, executives, and professionals in conducting thorough, strategic internal investigations that get to the heart of the issue — without disrupting the organization’s day-to-day operations. Our approach is tailored, discreet, and aligned with your business objectives. We guide clients through all phases of the investigative process:

Scoping the Issue: We work closely with leadership to define the purpose and scope of the investigation, identify potential legal and regulatory risks, and set clear objectives.
Preserving and Reviewing Evidence: We assist in identifying and securing relevant records, including emails, financial documents, communications, and internal reports.
Conducting Interviews: We interview relevant personnel to understand timelines, motivations, and internal dynamics — always with an eye toward privilege, confidentiality, and downstream litigation risks.
Assessing Exposure: We analyze the facts in light of applicable statutes, regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations. Where appropriate, we consult outside experts in forensic accounting, cybersecurity, or employment practices.
Advising on Next Steps: Based on our findings, we advise clients on corrective measures, regulatory disclosures, employee actions, and broader risk mitigation. When disclosure is advisable or necessary, we help manage communications with regulators or law enforcement agencies.

Our investigations are built for credibility — thorough enough to withstand external scrutiny, yet focused enough to deliver clear, actionable insight to those who need it.

Why Choose Us for Internal Investigations?

Experience with Sensitive, High-Stakes Matters: Our firm has conducted internal investigations for companies facing scrutiny from the DOJ, state attorneys general, and regulatory agencies. We understand what investigators and prosecutors look for — and how companies can position themselves most effectively.
Nearly a Decade of BigLaw Experience: Our principal attorney brings years of experience from a leading law firm, having handled internal reviews involving fraud, False Claims Act allegations, data breaches, employment misconduct, and more.
Discreet and Strategic Execution: We know internal investigations can impact morale, operations, and reputation. We handle them with the discretion, clarity, and professionalism they require.
Cross-Functional Knowledge: We’re experienced in matters that intersect with white collar defense, regulatory compliance, employment law, cybersecurity, and government contracting.
Clear Communication with Decision-Makers: We distill complex fact patterns and legal risk into clear, actionable advice for boards, executives, and legal teams — so you can act decisively and strategically.

A Einhorn Law is here to help you navigate complex internal investigations with discretion, credibility, and strategic clarity — delivering the insight you need to move forward with confidence.