What We Do

Vestry Laight provides the cross-section of expertise necessary to identify and address components of organizational culture that may result in sexual misconduct.

For organizations facing a crisis, we offer pragmatic solutions for rebuilding trust and creating productive and respectful work environments, including internal communications strategies. For organizations and individuals who want to proactively avoid a crisis, we provide a platform for the C-suite to learn what is happening on the ground and recommend solutions to tackle the root of the problem before it becomes a headline.

We work in high-stakes situations, partnering with organizations to rebuild stakeholder confidence. Because harassment is often a symptom of broader cultural issues, we also help strengthen diversity and inclusion strategies. 

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Workplace and Organizational Assessments

We perform independent assessments, including in-depth investigations to expose reporting gaps and determine the extent of cultural problems in the workplace, at schools, in sports organizations or in other institutions in which sexual misconduct may occur. In addition to working directly with organizations, we also work in partnership with law firms and other professionals conducting internal investigations.

Organizational Culture Change and Transformation

We develop and implement pragmatic and effective strategies to shape institutional responses to misconduct, create a more inclusive work environment and rebuild organizational culture and trust after a crisis.

Sexual Misconduct Investigations

We conduct thorough and trauma-informed investigations. Victims are often reluctant to come forward and will not cooperate if they are questioned improperly or treated insensitively. We work with survivors who may be uncomfortable with traditional law firms or distrust existing institutional processes.

Consulting Expert in Litigation

We act as consulting experts in high-profile litigation matters, providing guidance and recommendations relating to conduct of investigations, policies and training, diversity and inclusion strategy, remedying toxic culture, preventing sexual harassment, organizational communications and board oversight and corporate governance.

External Oversight and Monitorship

We provide external audits and oversight of an organization’s treatment of misconduct complaints and implementation of reforms. We have served as independent auditors and court appointed monitors to ensure meaningful changes are put in place following an investigation or litigation.

Communications Strategy

We develop strategies to communicate with stakeholders about investigations and efforts to promote a safe and respectful environment.

Board Advisory

We advise boards with respect to their governance obligations in risk assessment and suggest appropriate trauma-informed organizational response to uncover and address sexual misconduct.

Executive Coaching

We provide executive coaching around workplace boundaries, gender dynamics, inclusive leadership and other issues that arise in the context of post-investigation remediation.