Investigations

Shults Law Firm provides investigation services into complaints of alleged misconduct in workplace, academic, and nonprofit settings. An impartial, external investigation conducted by a trained professional allows our clients to make informed decisions about sensitive matters. Engaging an outside investigator also allows our clients to avoid conflicts of interest and perceptions of bias while preserving the attorney-client relationship with their regular outside or in-house counsel. We are committed to objectivity, integrity, and thoroughness in producing timely investigative reports. When asked, we also provide risk analysis and legal compliance advice to clients based on our investigative findings. Shults Law Firm conducts investigations in person or virtually for clients in Arkansas and nationwide. Examples of investigations conducted are listed below.

Campus and School Investigations 

We conduct investigations for educational institutions related to:  

  • Title IX sexual misconduct

  • Student misconduct

  • Faculty/employee misconduct

  • Crisis response

  • Harassment and discrimination

  • Academic honesty

  • Safety concerns

  • Tenure revocation

  • Hazing and bullying

Workplace Investigations

We conduct investigations for employers related to:

  • Employee misconduct

  • Sexual harassment

  • Discrimination based on membership in a legally protected class

  • Retaliation

  • Whistleblower claims

  • Safety concerns

  • Legal compliance audits

We conduct investigations for all types of nonprofit entities, including political and religious organizations and charities, related to:

  • Board misconduct

  • Misuse of organization funds

  • Whistleblower claims

  • Use of government grant funds

  • Volunteer misconduct

Nonprofit Investigations

Amanda Orcutt, Attorney Investigator. Amanda is Shults Law Firm’s lead investigator. She has over a dozen years of experience conducting investigations for a broad range of clients. Amanda is a pre-approved Sexual Misconduct Investigator for the United Educators ProResponse benefit.

Peter Shults, Attorney Investigator. Peter supports our investigative team by conducting interviews, drafting investigation reports, conducting legal research, and providing risk analysis. 

Beth Buckley, Case Manager. Beth plays a key role in supporting attorney investigators, managing caseloads, and handling sensitive client information.  

Our Investigations Team