The Wiese Group
WHO WE ARE
Founded by two seasoned professionals with complimentary expertise at the intersection of Human Resources and Employment Law. James A. Wiese is a licensed attorney with over 15 years of legal practice, including serving as a United States Military Judge Advocate, bringing disciplined legal analysis, sound judgement, and a deep understanding of complex employment and regulatory matters. Alongside this legal foundation is Nichole L. Wiese, a tenured Human Resources Executive Consultant specializing in high-liability Human Resource practice, with extensive experience in the public sector, private sector, and non-profit. Under their guidance, your organization will receive solution-focused support with discretion, clarity, and precision.
The Wiese Group delivers trusted, defensible guidance in the moments that matter most.
Services
Services Designed for High-Stake Workforce Decisions.
Foundational HR & Organizational Structure
We help organizations establish and strengthen the core HR structures that support compliance, consistency, and sound decision making. Our foundational services are designed for businesses building HR functions from the ground up, or stabilizing existing operations that have outgrown informal or inconsistent practices.
Strategic HR & Employment Advisory
We advise leadership teams through complex workforce decisions where legal exposure, employee relations, and organizational impact intersect. Our guidance balances legal considerations with practical HR and business strategy.
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Discipline and Termination Strategy
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Executive and Employee Separation Planning
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Policy Interpretation and Risk Assessment
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Crisis Response and Workforce Risk Mitigation
Workplace Investigations & Sensitive Matters
Independent, third-party investigation services.
We conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations involving allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, policy violations, and executive-level complaints. Our attorney led approach ensures defensible processes, careful documentation, and clear findings while maintaining discretion and minimizing your risk.
Executive & Board
Advisory
We partner with executives and boards navigating sensitive workforce issues, leadership challenges, and organization change. Our advisory services provide steady, confidential guidance in high-pressure environments.
Navigating the Unexpected
Many high-risk workforce matters don't fall neatly into a single category. If you're dealing with a complex or sensitive issue, we can help assess risk and identify a path forward. Schedule a consultation to begin the conversation.
Legal Team Integration
Our services are advisory and consultative in nature and are designed to support informed decision making. We do not provide litigation representation at this time. Our work often involves close collaboration with in-house counsel and third-party litigation teams, ensuring consistency, discretion, and strategic alignment.