Review & Adjudication

As neutrals, we regularly serve as third-party Adjudicators. In this role, we apply the client’s unique policies, as well as established industry standards, in analyzing investigations, hearing decisions, and/or appeals and challenges to previous determinations. We offer years of experience in assessing methodologies, findings, analyses, and sanctions while applying the client’s appropriate policies and practices. Learn more about our adjudication team below:


Our Review and Adjudication Team

Sue Ann Van Dermyden Senior Partner, AWI-CH

Sue Ann Van Dermyden

Senior Partner, AWI-CH
Managing Partner, San Diego

Eli MakusSenior Managing Partner, Sacramento, AWI-CH

Eli Makus

Senior Partner, AWI-CH
Firm Managing Partner

Nikki HallManaging Partner, San Rafael

Nikki Hall

Managing Partner, Bay Area

Lexi Zuidema

Attorney Investigator and Adjudicator, AWI-CH

Jennifer A. Doughty

Partner and Director of Attorney Development, AWI-CH

Katherine Guilford

Attorney Investigator and Adjudicator, AWI-CH

Liz DeChellis

Partner and Title IX Program Director, AWI-CH