Stephanie M. White

Stephanie is a licensed California attorney with over 10 years of experience conducting complex investigations into claims of sexual misconduct and harassment (including Title IX), discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and other issues that may arise in the workplace, or an educational setting. Stephanie also has extensive experience in providing interactive sexual harassment (AB 1825), investigations, and Title IX compliance trainings. 

Prior to founding LWI, Stephanie was a partner at a California law firm that specialized in education law. There, she chaired the firm's Community College and Title IX practice areas, and oversaw a wide variety of employment and student matters. She routinely prepared employee and student policies on sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, and workplace conduct.

Stephanie’s passion and dedication to her work is demonstrated by her strong work ethic, initiative, and analytical skills. 

Education and Certifications 

Stephanie is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) and obtained her AWI-CH in 2023 at AWI’s Santa Barbara Training Institute. She is also certified as a Civil Rights Investigator (Levels 1 and 3) and as a Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker through ATIXA. 

Stephanie received her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law (2010) and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles (2006). She graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Stockton, California (2002). 

Speaking Engagements 

Stephanie has presented on Title IX and/or conducting effective investigations at the following conferences: 

  • Association of Chief Human Resource Officers/Equal Employment Officers (ACHRO/EEO) (2016, 2017, 2019)

  • Sexual Harassment in Education Conference, hosted by the UC Berkeley School of Law (Jan. 2021, Oct. 2021)

  • Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) (2016, 2021) 

Affiliations 

Stephanie is an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI). 

California State Bar License: 271790 

CV and rates are available upon request.