Workplace Investigations: A Deep Dive and Practical Application (Afternoon Session)
To Register: Workplace Investigations: A Deep Dive and Practical Application (Afternoon Session)
Tuesday, November 5th | 11:50 PM - 4:45 PM
*Registration for the afternoon session includes the lunch meal and session. The afternoon session will not be available virtually.*
Program Summary
11:50-1:00 - Overview of Best Practices for Effective Investigations
1:15-2:15 – Investigative Interviews & Making Credibility Determinations in Workplace Investigations
2:30-3:30pm – Concluding an Investigation – Best Practices in Drafting Investigative Reports, Making Findings, Taking Corrective Action, and Restoring the Workplace
3:45-4:45 – Panel Discussion for All Your Burning Questions on Workplace Investigations
About the Speakers
MacKenzie Hertz is an attorney in our Fargo office practicing in the areas of employment law and litigation.
In MacKenzie’s employment practice, she advises employers on a variety of issues related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, employee relations, discipline, and termination, policy drafting and revisions, FLSA and wage-and-hour disputes, non-solicitation/non-compete agreements, and other federal and state employment issues involving past and present employees. She defends employers in both administrative and litigation proceedings. MacKenzie is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, and she provides neutral internal investigations.
As a litigator, MacKenzie is both a zealous trial lawyer and an enthusiastic appellate advocate. She represents clients in both federal and state courts.
Before joining the firm, MacKenzie served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Ralph R. Erickson for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the Honorable Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. for the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable John M. Gerrard for the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. Today, MacKenzie uses her unique insight into federal courts to serve her clients.
MacKenzie graduated with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law and magna cum laude from the University of Jamestown with a degree in political science and a minor in history. In law school, MacKenzie served as the Executive Editor for the Nebraska Law Review and competed nationally for the National Moot Court Team. She was elected to the Order of the Coif and the Order of the Barristers in recognition of her achievements.
MacKenzie is originally from Mott, North Dakota, where her family farms. She loves basketball, the outdoors, and spending time with family, friends, and her husband, Ryan.
AnneMarie is an attorney in our Fargo office, practicing primarily in general civil litigation.
AnneMarie earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law, graduating summa cum laude. AnneMarie was elected to the Order of the Coif for her academic achievements.
During law school, AnneMarie served as the Student Articles Editor for the North Dakota Law Review and was recognized for her scholarly contributions with multiple published works in the journal. Her Note, “Can You Clarify? Why the North Dakota Legislature Should Amend the Uniform Nonparent Custody and Visitation Act,” received the Outstanding Note Award from the State Bar Association of North Dakota. AnneMarie also served as president of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board.
AnneMarie won numerous trial advocacy awards during law school including Champion Team and Best Oralist awards for two consecutive years. Due to her achievements, AnneMarie was elected to the Order of the Barristers, a national honorary organization recognizing graduating law students who demonstrate superior oral advocacy and brief writing skills.
AnneMarie worked as a licensed student attorney in the Family Law Clinical Practicum where she managed client files, represented clients in court and mediation, and helped to provide hundreds of hours of pro bono legal services. Additionally, AnneMarie gained valuable insights into civil and criminal proceedings during her judicial externship for Chief Judge Peter D. Welte for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.
Prior to law school, AnneMarie attended the University of Northwestern-St. Paul where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, graduating summa cum laude. AnneMarie then worked as a lay guardian ad litem with Youthworks of North Dakota, where she conducted in-depth investigations and provided witness testimony on behalf of minor children, demonstrating her commitment to the welfare of vulnerable populations
Lunch Menu
Yankee pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn O'Brien
Re-certification Credits
- Approved for 4 SHRM credit (including lunch)
- Approved for 4 HRCI credit (including lunch)
Event Cost
- Member Rate: $75 (lunch session is included)
- Non-Member Rate: $95 (lunch session is included)
Please submit payment one week prior to the meeting.
Registration will close 10 days prior to the event.
