Joe P. Parisi

Overview

Joe Parisi is an experienced attorney and investigator who has conducted and supervised complex civil, criminal, workplace, and business investigations for more than 25 years. Mr. Parisi’s practice encompasses public and private-sector workplace investigations, Title IX matters, civil rights, employment disputes, and other sensitive, high-stakes investigations.

Most recently, Mr. Parisi conducted neutral workplace investigations for public and private employers, including cities, counties, and other public entities. His work included investigations involving law enforcement and fire personnel, as well as allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace misconduct. He has also conducted Title IX investigations for public and private educational institutions.

Throughout his career, Mr. Parisi has interviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of complainants, respondents, witnesses, clients, and other individuals from diverse backgrounds. His approach emphasizes impartiality, careful evaluation of evidence, and ensuring that all participants have a meaningful opportunity to be heard. Previously, Mr. Parisi spent 22 years with an East Bay investigative firm serving clients nationwide. Working closely with law firms of all sizes, he conducted investigations in high-profile and high-stakes litigation matters. His work also included internal corporate and due diligence investigations for businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, as well as extensive collaboration with litigation teams on jury research and post-conviction and appellate proceedings.

Mr. Parisi began his legal career as a federal litigator. During that time, he had the opportunity to work with a highly respected San Francisco private investigator whose mentorship inspired him to pursue investigations as a career. Mr. Parisi has spoken at and participated in educational and professional events at UC Berkeley School of Law, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Death Penalty Conference, the UC Berkeley Moot Court Competition, and other venues.

Mr. Parisi earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his law degree from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings College of the Law). Following his undergraduate studies, he worked for a human rights organization in Geneva, Switzerland. He has also served as a mentor with Project Avary, a nonprofit organization supporting children with incarcerated parents.

Honors & Recognitions

License and Certifications

California Private Investigator, License No. 23194
AWI-CH: Association of Workplace Investigators, Certificate Holder

T9 Mastered

Title IX Investigations
Title IX Writing Workshop

Cornell University

Diversity and Inclusion Program, Certificate Holder, 2021
- Four courses completed through eCornell platform: Diversity & Inclusion at Work; Fostering an Inclusive Climate; Counteracting Unconscious Bias; Improving Engagement