Kathie Allen, Licensed Private Investigator & Certified Workplace Investigator

Serving California with expertise in discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, Title IX, and complex investigations.

Kathie Allen
Licensed Private Investigator | Certified Title IX Investigator
Serving California with expertise in discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, Title IX, and complex investigations.Professional Background
Whistleblower Compliance Officer – University of California, Irvine (2005– 2025)
Ms. Allen began her career at UC Irvine as a Whistleblower Compliance Officer. She was responsible for investigating complaints involving retaliation, workplace misconduct, and fraud. She also provided technical guidance to investigators, ensuring fair and thorough investigative processes.Private Investigator – Norm Traub & Associates
Ms. Allen transitioned into private sector investigations with Norm Traub & Associates, where she conducted impartial, high-stakes investigations for municipalities. Her work involved witness interviews, evidence analysis, and comprehensive report writing, often in politically sensitive environments.Paralegal – Fonda & Frazer, LLC
Earlier in her career, Ms. Allen served as a paralegal supporting medical malpractice cases. Her responsibilities included preparing legal documents, managing case files, and supporting trial preparation.• Certified Title IX Investigator
• Certified Mediator – State of California
• Pierce College and UC IrvineProfessional Involvement
Ms. Allen has demonstrated leadership through active membership in professional associations:• Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) – Member and former Orange County Local Circle Convenor.• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) member.• California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI). Former member; represented the organization at Legislative Day, where she engaged with state legislators to advocate for regulatory improvements and participated in legislative briefings and strategy sessions.Speaking Engagements
Ms. Allen has been invited to speak at professional conferences and academic forums, including events at UCLA and UC Irvine. Presentation topics have included:“Credibility Determinations in Workplace Investigations”“Detecting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse”“Writing Effective Investigative Reports and Executive Summaries”Core Values
Across her career—as a compliance officer, investigator, and paralegal—Ms. Allen has remained committed to integrity, impartiality, and uncovering truth in complex and sensitive matters.