I wanted to take the time to recognize your assistance in conducting workplace investigations and leading employee relations training for Clackamas County during my tenure as Employee Services Director. Your understanding of public employment laws and public employee unions allowed me to trust in your ability to conduct investigations with both sensitivity and thoroughness. With your additional background in law enforcement, you had a deeper understanding of evidence and what was required in a written report. As we know, workplace investigations can result in disciplinary action which can lead to arbitrations or even litigation. I could rely on the thoroughness of both your investigatory process, written report and ability to explain your findings to others involved including county counsel, department directors, elected officials, and union leadership.

In addition to your work on investigations, you worked with employee groups where poor communication was causing workplace disruption. You provided insight to the managers to help them resolve issues within the work group as well as more formal training when appropriate.

I would be happy to speak to anyone who may wish to hire you in your capacity as a work place consultant.

I’ve hired A.T. Olson for several cases. He is very thorough, honest, and most importantly he is responsive. I don’t just use him often; I also refer others to him because I have been very impressed with his work.

Thorough. Professional. Fair-minded.