Grey Zone LLC turned one year old.

Patrick founded Grey Zone to deliver investigations and consulting services that are consistently high-quality, efficient, and trusted. With deep expertise in civil rights and higher education, Grey Zone streamlines the process of managing discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation matters, so clients get prompt, confident support without unnecessary complexity. Since 2009, Patrick has conducted hundreds of independent investigations across sectors—from Fortune 300 companies to small nonprofits—while also supervising hundreds more in leadership and consulting roles. Having seen the strengths and frustrations of external investigators from every angle, he designed Grey Zone to raise the bar: faster turnaround, exceptional quality, and direct access to the expert doing the work. No handoffs, no bureaucracy—just exceptional service built on skill, clarity, and reliability. Bringing in an outside investigator can be difficult; trust matters. Grey Zone honors that trust with honesty, integrity, transparent communication, and the highest ethical standards—helping clients move through challenging situations with confidence and clarity. Our Services: Investigations: Neutral, thorough, and fair investigations to help you make the right decisions for your organization, people, & culture. Consulting: Whether it's a specific issue that's nagging your organization, a long-term strategic engagement, or a deep dive on organizational culture, Grey Zone has you covered. Training: Training on topics including HR and employment practices, nondiscrimination, Title IX compliance, & investigations. Interim Roles: Need to fill a role and need someone to keep the ship steady/not burn the place down (or maybe even do a little clean up for the next person)? We are at your service.

Founded 2025