NALI Annual Conference 2025

Sheila Wysocki

Title: From Casework to Change: How Private Investigators Influence Media, Policy, and Public Trust

This presentation explores how private investigators can responsibly shape public narratives without becoming the story. Drawing from real-world experience working with media, community leaders, universities, and policymakers, it examines when public exposure helps investigations, when it harms them, and how solid casework can lead to real change—including legislative impact. The session offers practical guidance on safeguarding cases, maintaining credibility, and supporting the familes’ investigators serve.