California’s Leading Workplace and Title IX Investigations Law Firm.
Proudly Serving San Diego County.
Our team is dedicated to giving employees, employers, students and educators of San Diego the critical tools to navigate turbulent seas and get back to work. We value Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Passion, Learnovation™ and Humanity.
Sometimes referred to as “America’s Finest City”, San Diego has grown from being known as a Navy town with a great zoo, to the eighth largest city in the nation with a vibrant and varied economy that ranges from biotech and education to tourism and healthcare. VM Law is dedicated to continuing to grow and contribute to this fine city.
Sue Ann Van Dermyden, Managing Partner, San Diego
Senior Partner, AWI-CH
Sue Ann Van Dermyden, JD, AWI-CH, is a founding and Senior Partner of Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation and Managing Partner of VM’s San Diego Office. Sue Ann began as an employment litigator in 1993. Since 2006, her practice focuses on conducting workplace and Title IX investigations. She also provides expert witness testimony on employment matters; and, conducts interactive and entertaining training seminars. Sue Ann is an educator, serving as adjunct Professor at McGeorge School of Law teaching workplace investigations. Sue Ann is also a shareholder and faculty of T9 Mastered, a training company focused on educating Title IX sexual assault investigators.
Read more about Sue Ann here.
VM Law has conducted and overseen thousands of workplace investigations.
Bigger than big law. Van Dermyden Makus is recognized as one of the leading law firms on conducting workplace and campus investigations in California. With its senior partners known as experts in the field, the team is on the cutting-edge forefront of the industry.
Timely, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations. We understand the legal landscape, and monitor the latest legislative, regulatory, judicial and political developments. We conduct timely, thorough, and impartial investigations that meet Title IX requirements.
VM Law attorneys are well-versed in the complexities of Title IX.
Committed to impartiality and fairness to all.
Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations provide employers with an effective tool to make informed employment decisions. As third-party neutral investigators, we give you a tool you can trust.
Title IX Investigations
Our attorneys are experienced in conducting prompt, thorough and impartial investigations that meet Title IX requirements and focus on campus culture, practices, and policies.
Training Services
Education for managers, supervisors and employees is vital for a healthy workplace, promotes respect, and helps prevent litigation. We offer a variety of customizable training sessions.
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