The Cypress Chamber of Commerce will welcome Orange County Private Investigator Kathie Allen as the guest speaker at the April Networking Breakfast. The event will be held Tuesday, April 14th, at the Residence Inn by Marriott (4931 Katella Avenue, Cypress/Los Alamitos) starting at 7:30 a.m.

Kathie Allen is the Founder and Principal Investigator of Allen Morris Investigations LLC, a licensed California private investigation firm based in Orange County. She will present on her program called “Responding to Harassment and Discrimination Complaints: Critical Steps for Business Owners.” Kathie recognizes that most business owners are not prepared when a harassment, discrimination, or misconduct complaint lands on their desk. Yet the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours are often the most critical.

In the time we have at the breakfast event, Kathie will share a practical, structured guide to handling workplace complaints with clarity and confidence. Attendees will learn how to recognize protected complaints, determine when an investigation is required, preserve evidence, avoid common liability-creating mistakes, and decide when to involve HR, counsel, or an outside investigator. The session also covers early warning signs, essential documentation, neutrality expectations, and the importance of trauma-informed communication during initial reports.

Kathie hopes to demystify the investigation process and provide actionable steps for responding to allegations before attorneys become involved. Participants will leave with a clear framework they can apply immediately to ensure fairness, compliance, and organizational integrity.

Kathie Allen brings 20+ years of experience in investigations, employee relations, compliance, and administrative review work. A California licensed Private Investigator, Certified Title IX Investigator, and Certified Mediator, Kathie conducts impartial investigations for employers, public agencies, educational institutions, and law firms throughout California. Her work includes harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, leadership, and student misconduct matters.

Each Chamber breakfast attendee will also have an opportunity to introduce themselves and share about their business before the program begins. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online. Breakfast admission is $25.00. Attendees are encouraged to bring a door prize to help promote their business or service. The program includes live networking, self-introductions, a breakfast buffet, and our guest speaker.