Who we are
Our Philosophy
Sonder Strategy Group was founded on a core insight: behind every workplace conflict, misconduct claim, or culture concern is a deeper story. To manage risk effectively, leaders must first understand that story with objectivity, discretion, and strategy.
Our name comes from the word sonder — the realization that every person carries a full and complex internal story. We apply that principle to our work, treating every investigation and engagement with nuance, clarity, and professionalism.
Our Core Values:
Discretion: Your issues stay confidential.
Insight: We get to the heart of what’s happening.
Integrity: Our work is grounded in fairness, neutrality, and respect.
Resilience: We don’t just uncover problems, we help you build stronger systems.
We specialize in independent, neutral investigations and people-centered risk consulting for organizations that take integrity seriously. Whether uncovering misconduct, navigating compliance concerns, or supporting small business resilience, we bring discretion, legal fluency, and strategic clarity to every engagement.
Our Founder
Candice L. Cook
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Licensed Attorney (CA, UT) | Workplace Investigator | Policy Strategist
Candice Cook is a seasoned workplace investigator and licensed attorney with over 15 years of experience navigating the legal, policy, and human dimensions of organizational risk.
She has served on all sides of complex personnel matters: as an internal HR Director, as a federal policy advisor, as a practicing employment lawyer, and as an independent investigator. This unique 360-degree perspective allows her to deliver balanced, defensible, and strategic guidance to executive teams, legal departments, and compliance professionals.
Candice has conducted investigations for federal agencies, advised executives and senior officials at the Department of Defense and Department of Justice, and authored landmark EEO and anti-harassment policies that shaped federal workplace standards. Her legal background gives her a deep understanding of employment law, discrimination statutes, and procedural fairness. Her consulting expertise ensures that every client engagement is not just a checkbox but a step toward long-term organizational health.
She is certified as a Chief Risk Officer, holds a Juris Doctor and a Master of Dispute Resolution, and is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators.
