Melissa Whitehead

PARTNER, AWI-CH

Barred in California

Based in Roseville

ABOUT MELISSA


Melissa Whitehead has extensive experience conducting impartial workplace investigations across a wide range of industries on matters such as claims of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, racial discrimination, and retaliation. Melissa completed the Association of Workplace Investigators’ Training Institute’s accredited certificate program, which focused on general investigation techniques and knowledge, as well as interview, analysis, and report writing skills. Melissa excels at building trust with witnesses and relies on her litigation experience to ensure that each investigation is thorough and defensible. Melissa is also a skilled educator and trainer, and provides engaging trainings on a variety of topics, including investigations for HR teams.

EDUCATION


  • J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  • B.A., Westmont College