empathic knowledge, practice + experience in sexual misconduct investigation + consulting

We help organizations by conducting fair, impartial, and trauma-informed sexual misconduct investigations with experience and knowledge developed over 20 years.

We have experience with building and strengthening internal institutional processes and policies to address and respond to sexual misconduct. We also provide training and education.

“The service Shelley provided was professional, prompt and responsive to the needs of the situation. I was very impressed with how Shelley handled a difficult and unsettling situation. She did so with confidence, knowledge and tremendous skill that then provided us with an ability to move forward. I highly recommend Shelsu Pacific Law services.” M.M.

“It has been great working with Shelsu. Shelley’s communication style is collaborative and helpful and I have found her analysis of credibility helpful when evidence was in conflict. The recommendations she has made in her investigation reports have been reasonable, practical, relevant, and reflective of the severity of the issue(s) being investigated.” K.M.

“We recently worked with Shelley for some workplace harassment seminars for our firm, and it was a great experience from start to finish. She was great to communicate with throughout the planning process, always responsive and easy to work with. The sessions were engaging, thoughtfully tailored to our specific needs, and well-received by our team. We would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for effective and relevant training.” K.C. and S.F.

shelley ball, BA (Hons), JD

With great respect and gratitude, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional, unceded and ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

about us

  • Because we understand the sensitivities and reputational risks involved when a complaint of sexual misconduct is made, we work with discretion and confidentiality to determine the most appropriate approach and response.

  • We also work with organizations over the long-term to provide guidance, training and education.

  • Our founder, Shelley Ball, has 20 years of experience directing, leading, and conducting investigations of sexual misconduct in government oversight, regulatory, union, and post-secondary environments. She leads with fairness, independence, and brings deep understanding of trauma and compassion to her work.

services

  • We conduct impartial investigations leading with compassionate, human-focused, and trauma-informed approaches.

  • We provide training, education, and awareness-building about sexual misconduct, power imbalances, and respectful conduct.

  • We work with organizations to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for strengthening internal policies to assist with prevention and risk-mitigation.

Things get better because brave people speak the truth