With over two decades of experience managing sensitive workplace cases within the University of California, Irvine’s Whistleblower Office, Allen Morris Investigations LLC delivers impartial, fact-driven investigations for organizations across California. Led by licensed private investigator Kathie Allen (CA PI 27033), the firm supports employers, educational institutions, public agencies, and legal teams as they navigate today’s complex workplace challenges.
Kathie is a Certified Title IX Investigator, a Certified Mediator, and holds the SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. Her investigative philosophy is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: Every person deserves a fair process, grounded in facts, not assumptions. That principle guides every investigation she conducts, whether for legal counsel, HR professionals, or organizational leadership.
Allen Morris Investigations LLC supports organizations in addressing high-stakes matters such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and financial misconduct. From Title IX investigations to employee misconduct assessments and complex personnel reviews, the firm’s work emphasizes neutrality, discretion, and legal defensibility.
Clients rely on Kathie’s deep experience, having served as the Whistleblower Compliance Officer at UC Irvine and as an external investigator for municipalities, community colleges, and private-sector organizations. Her approach blends investigative rigor, legal awareness, and confidentiality to deliver outcomes that help organizations make informed, defensible decisions.
What sets Allen Morris Investigations LLC apart is its focus on compliance-based methodology, transparent communication, and clear, fact-driven reporting. These qualities are essential in a landscape where California employers face increasing scrutiny and evolving legal obligations.
Client feedback consistently speaks to the firm’s professionalism and impact:
- “Kathie is extremely thorough. First impressions matter, and she was positive, friendly, and went the extra mile,” said one client.
- “Her analytical mind and communication skills make the work exponentially better,” noted another.
- “She brings a rare combination of professionalism and heart, leaving no detail overlooked.”
Kathie also brings thought leadership to the field, having presented at UCLA, UC Irvine, and other institutions on investigative reporting, fraud detection, and credibility assessments.
As regulatory pressures mount and organizational accountability becomes more urgent, Allen Morris Investigations LLC offers a trusted, high-integrity partner for conducting fair, confidential, and legally sound workplace investigations.


