Maryland Outside Counsel · Internal Corporate Investigations
When the stakes
demand absolute
independence.
Attorney-Client privileged, independent investigations for Maryland businesses and organizations. Working impartially to investigate and navigate the most sensitive corporate and organizational matters.
Practice Areas
The full scope of
corporate investigation.
Financial Fraud & Accounting Irregularities
We work with experts that can detect various types of corporate misconduct, providing legal advice on how to proceed.
HR & Workplace Misconduct
Independent investigations into executive misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower complaints — structured to withstand regulatory and litigation scrutiny.
Regulatory Compliance & Government Inquiries
Internal investigations triggered by SEC, DOJ, or other regulatory inquiries. We help companies get ahead of the facts before the government does.
Legal Audits
Our experienced outside counsel can conduct non-intrusive, non-disruptive audits of regulatory and compliance areas to make sure that the corporation or organization is not exposed to unnecessary liability or risk. From employee ethics policies to misconduct reporting systems.
Board-Level & Executive Disputes
Sensitive investigations involving directors, C-suite officers, and controlling shareholders. Structured to preserve independence and withstand derivative litigation.
The Firm
Built for the
most consequential
investigations.
Years of combined federal investigation experience
In corporate fraud and misconduct matters handled
Internal investigations completed across industries
"Maryland Outside Counsel gave our audit committee exactly what it needed — a thorough, privileged investigation that held up to every level of scrutiny, including the SEC."
— General Counsel, Fortune 500 Financial Services Company
"When our board needed independent outside counsel for a sensitive executive matter, Maryland Outside Counsel moved quickly, discreetly, and delivered findings we could act on."
— Lead Independent Director, Publicly Traded Technology Company
"The depth of their federal investigation experience is unmatched. They understand how regulators think — and how to get ahead of it."
— Chief Compliance Officer, Global Manufacturing Corporation
Our Approach
A disciplined process
from day one.
Engagement & Privilege
We establish the attorney-client relationship and work product doctrine protections at the outset — ensuring every communication, document, and finding is shielded from disclosure.
Investigation Design
We develop a tailored investigation plan: scope, custodians, document preservation, interview strategy, and forensic needs — calibrated to the specific facts and regulatory environment.
Evidence & Interviews
We coordinate our collection and review of documents, communications, and financial records to be as unobtrusive and non-disruptive to daily operations as possible. Our witness interviews are conducted by attorneys resident trained in skills including deception detection. Interviews are conducted under privilege and after all legally required disclosures are made to the employees interviewed.
Privileged Report
A comprehensive, privileged report of findings — structured for the board, audit committee, or regulators. Clear, defensible, and actionable.
Confidential.
Thorough.
Independent.
Every engagement begins with a confidential conversation. Tell us what you're facing — we'll tell you how we can help.
All inquiries are protected by attorney-client privilege.