October 23, 2025
Gretchen E. Moore
Independent Investigations
Gretchen Moore, SMGG President and co-chair of the firm’s Independent Investigations Group, has earned a Certificate from the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI), demonstrating mastery of the core knowledge and skills necessary to conduct impartial, high-quality workplace investigations.
The AWI Certificate Program is an intensive training designed for professionals who conduct or oversee workplace investigations in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Participants complete rigorous coursework and assessments focused on investigation principles, interviewing techniques, credibility assessments, and report writing. Earning the certificate signifies a commitment to excellence, fairness, and professionalism in the fact-finding process.
As a workplace investigator, Gretchen handles sensitive and complex investigations involving allegations such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, and other workplace misconduct. This achievement reinforces our firm’s dedication to providing independent, objective, and legally sound investigations for employers, public sector institutions, and nonprofit entities.