Tiffany Alvoid is an accomplished attorney and international speaker who is renowned for her expertise in workplace investigations and affectively addressing microaggressions in the workplace. Ms. Alvoid started her career as civil rights litigator. She worked as a Staff Attorney for a legal aid agency and then worked as a civil rights attorney for a plaintffs’ employment law firm. Ms. Alvoid has 10 years of experience as an in-house workplace investigator across various industries, including retail, collegiate education, and currently tech. Ms. Alvoid has earned a reputation for her critical analysis and strategic thinking.
Ms. Alvoid earned her JD from the prestigious UCLA School of Law, where she earned a concentration in Critical Race Studies. She furthered her education by completing an Inclusion and Diversity Certificate at Cornell University in 2021.
As a strong advocate for addressing the destructiveness of microaggressions in the workplace, Ms. Alvoid has designed a training program that draws on the historical context that underpins certain expressions and behavior towards marginalized groups. Ms. Alvoid helps companies create a more inclusive work environment and her training has earned widespread acclaim for its unique approach, perspective, and impact.
Ms. Alvoid continues to be a legal advocate as an expert witness for defense and plaintiff cases. Ms. Alvoid’s training has also been used to satisfy mandatory training requirements as part of settlement agreements.
Ms. Alvoid's unwavering commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession was recognized by the Minority Bar Coalition of the San Francisco Bay Area, who awarded her the Unity Award in 2019. She was also recently honored with the esteemed 40 Under 40 Award by the National Bar Association for her innovative and community-impacting work.
With her extensive experience and expertise in workplace investigations, Ms. Alvoid has become an acclaimed speaker, sought-after for her insights on microaggressions and inclusion in the workplace. She is also known for her compelling TEDx Talk, which has gained international attention. In her free time, Ms. Alvoid enjoys hiking with her husband. For further information on Ms. Alvoid-Overton and her work advancing inclusion, please visit her website at www.tiffanyalvoid.com.