Stability in Every Step
Strength in People Decisions
Strength in People Decisions
Stability in Every Step
Independent Workplace Investigations
Cornell-Trained Employee Relations & Investigations Expert
When allegations arise, organizations need a trusted, unbiased investigator who can deliver a defensible, fact‑based process. I provide independent investigations that protect your people, your culture, and your organization.
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Cornell-Trained Investigator
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University of Colorado MBA
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Former law enforcement Bureau Director
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20+ Years Investigating and Leading Employee Situations
Daniel Rockefeller
Discreet | Neutral | Fact-Based
The Cost of Mishandled Employee Situations
$40-60K
Average EEOC settlement. Most cases stem from flawed internal investigations or inconsistent documentation.
52%
Of employees don’t trust internal HR to handle complaints. Neutrality concerns increase retaliation claims and legal exposure.
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3 × Risk
When managers investigate their own teams. Power dynamics and conflicts of interest undermine defensibility.
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When Your Team Needs Help — Fast, Neutral, and Without the Drama.
Whether you're a small business owner, an HR generalist, or part of an overtaxed enterprise HR team, facing a sensitive employee complaint can be overwhelming. I provide the neutral expertise needed to navigate these moments with absolute clarity.
- You’ve built a team that feels like family, and now a harassment complaint has landed on your desk.
- You’re not sure where to begin and you’re worried about doing or saying the wrong thing.
- You’re wondering how you can stay neutral when the people involved are the ones you rely on and interact with every day.
- You don’t want to be the one asking uncomfortable investigative questions — and you shouldn’t be.
- Your HR team is stretched thin, or you are the HR team, and adding a complex investigation isn’t realistic.
- You know this situation is too sensitive to handle internally, but you don’t know who to trust.
Do any of these sound familiar?
You don’t have to handle this alone. This is exactly where I help.
- I conduct the intake interview to understand the complaint, context, and risks.
- I learn your policies, culture, and organizational structure so the investigation aligns with your reality.
- I complete a thorough, unbiased investigation using structured, defensible methods.
- I meet with you to discuss findings and recommendations so you know exactly what happened and what comes next.
- I deliver a full, defensible report that stands up to scrutiny from employees, attorneys, boards, and regulators.
- I can help you deliver and implement outcomes if needed.
Prefer Email? Contact me directly:
drockefeller@lionsrockhr.com
My goal is to protect your organization by providing a fact-based, objective view of the situation.
Intake & Scope
Clarify the allegation, stakeholders, and desired outcomes. Align on scope, timelines, and confidentiality expectations.
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My Investigation Process
A clear, defensible process from first report to final decision.
Interviews & Evidence Review
Conduct neutral interviews, review documents and digital records, and gather corroborating evidence.
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Analysis & Findings
Evaluate credibility, weigh conflicting accounts, and apply policy and legal standards to the facts.
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Final Report & Recommendations
Deliver a clear, defensible report with findings, rationale, and practical recommendations for next steps.
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Case type 1
$6,000
- 1–2 interviews
- Straightforward misconduct or policy violations
- No protected-class issues
- No leadership involvement
Best for:
- Intake interview
- Fact-finding
- Witness interviews
- Evidence review
- Written findings report
Includes:
All investigations are conducted virtually unless on-site work is requested. Travel costs are billed at actual expense.
case type 2
$10,000
- Harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or conflict
- 3–5 interviews
- Sensitive interpersonal dynamics
- Potential legal exposure
Best for:
Includes:
- Intake + investigation plan
- Multiple interviews
- Evidence and credibility assessment
- Full written investigation report
- Findings and recommendations meeting
case type 3
$14,000+
- Complaints involving leadership
- High-risk or legally complex situations
- 6+ interviews
- Priority handling or accelerated timelines
- Systemic or organization-wide concerns
Best for:
Includes:
- Everything in Level 2
- Extensive documentation
- Executive briefings
- Executive-ready report
Why Organizations Trust Me
When you bring in an outside investigator, you need someone with the experience, neutrality, and judgment to handle sensitive situations with care. My background combines HR leadership, formal investigative training, and real-world experience across public and private organizations.
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Cornell-trained workplace investigator with specialized training in HR investigations and evidence evaluation.
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MBA from the University of Colorado Denver, providing deep understanding of complex business operations, organizational dynamics, and decision-making.
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20+ years of experience in HR, investigations, municipal operations, and leadership roles.
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Former law enforcement bureau director, bringing structured investigative methods and neutrality.
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Experience across municipal government, aviation, and private-sector organizations, giving broad perspective on policies, culture, and risk.
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Neutral, third-party approach that produces clear, defensible findings trusted by executives, boards, and legal teams.
Prefer Email? Contact me directly: drockefeller@lionsrockhr.com