Erica Cortez Earns Certificate from Association of Workplace Investigators 

Constangy is pleased to announce that Erica Cortez has earned the Association of Workplace Investigators Inc. (AWI) Certificate, a credential awarded to professionals who demonstrate advanced proficiency in conducting impartial and thorough workplace investigations.

Erica earned the certificate after completing AWI’s intensive week-long, in-person training program, followed by a comprehensive full-day examination. The program is widely recognized for its rigorous curriculum and high standards for assessing investigative skill, judgment, and professionalism.

Erica is a senior counsel at Constangy who represents and advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, with a particular focus on workplace investigations, litigation, and compliance counseling. She has experience handling claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour issues, and regularly conducts internal investigations and advises on risk management strategies. Fluent in Spanish, Erica brings an added level of accessibility and effectiveness to investigations involving Spanish-speaking employees—an especially valuable capability in the California market, where bilingual investigators are often critical to ensuring accurate fact-finding and inclusive workplace processes.