Perez Morris’ Sexual Misconduct Liability (SML) Practice offers strategic, sensitive, and comprehensive risk management investigation, legal counsel, and litigation defense services to a wide range of clients, including educational institutions, healthcare providers, commercial organizations, social services, transportation companies, sports teams, entertainment, and hospitality entities facing allegations of sexual misconduct, assault, harassment, and other abuse-related claims. With a team of highly experienced former criminal prosecutors, employment law experts, and compliance advisors, we guide clients through these complex matters with discretion, integrity, and a deep understanding of the legal, reputational, and operational risks involved.

We take a proactive, risk-management approach to help clients navigate and mitigate the impact of sexual misconduct allegations. Our team specializes in drafting, reviewing, editing, implementing, and refining policies related to sexual assault, harassment, and abuse prevention, while also providing thorough investigations and preparing key witnesses—including corporate representatives and current or former employees—for deposition and trial, and coordinating public response when appropriate. No matter the complexity, we respond swiftly and strategically, balancing legal obligations with reputational considerations and institutional mission.

Ms. Eleina K. Thomas is a seasoned former prosecutor with over twenty years of experience in state and federal criminal investigations, law enforcement training, and prosecution and defense of sexual abuse-related crimes who brings unparalleled expertise to our team. In addition to Eleina, our team includes former prosecutors, skilled trial attorneys, and litigators. Our attorneys draw on our well-developed and long-standing relationships with law enforcement, private investigators, security experts, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other physicians to aid in the defense of these often high exposure claims ensuring a comprehensive approach to these sensitive matters. Our team also routinely handles related claims involving defamation, discrimination, hostile work environments, and sexual harassment while offering our clients reassurance during challenging times.

We understand the profound and long-lasting impact these matters can have on your organization, and we are dedicated to providing clear, reliable counsel to safeguard your legal interests and reputation.