I’ve overseen the representation of clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned something that might surprise you: most organizational damage doesn’t come from the initial problem—it comes from how leadership responds when someone tries to report that problem. When I tried to call a hotline to report an assault during my time at Harvard […]
I’ve spent years helping organizations transform how they handle complaints through effective complaint management systems, and I’ve learned something crucial: fairness and transparency aren’t just nice-to-have qualities—they’re essential for protecting your organization and the people who come to you for help. When someone brings you a complaint, you’re at a crossroads. You can either create […]
I’ve represented clients in thousands of cases, and one surprising lesson stands out: the line between a situation that’s manageable and one that turns into a costly lawsuit often hinges on just two words—“I’m sorry.” In my case at Harvard, it was never financial compensation that I sought—it was safety. I wanted to feel safe […]
I’ve overseen the representation of traumatized clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned something that might surprise you: the institutional response to addressing complaints often causes more damage than the initial incident. When someone comes to you with a complaint, and you’re focused on addressing complaints properly, you’re not just dealing with their original […]
There was a time when the worst that could happen to an organization was a scandal on the nightly news. Picture an attorney alongside a mother claiming the hospital in the background killed their baby; a resident in front of their building accusing the development company of building houses on a toxic landfill; or rejected […]
I’ve spent years helping organizations understand something that might seem counterintuitive: the best way to protect yourself from lawsuits isn’t to build higher walls or hire more lawyers. It’s to recognize that when someone comes to you with a complaint, they’re often already traumatized—and how you respond in those first critical moments can determine whether […]
When someone comes to you with a complaint, you have a choice. You can see it as a threat to your organization, or you can recognize it for what it really is—an opportunity to strengthen your institution before a small problem becomes an expensive nightmare. I’ve overseen the representation of clients in thousands of cases, […]
In any organization, complaints are inevitable. Whether they come from employees, customers, or external partners, how an organization responds to these complaints can determine whether the issue is resolved amicably or escalates into a full-blown legal battle. One of the most effective ways to mitigate legal risk and avoid costly lawsuits is through early intervention. […]
Legal risks aren’t just threats to be avoided—they’re hidden opportunities for organizational transformation. While many companies react defensively to potential legal issues, forward-thinking organizations recognize these challenges as valuable signals pointing toward needed improvements.
