An independent school received a report from a former student that the student was a survivor of sexual misconduct from a school employee during the 1970s. The school undertook an investigation into possible past sexual misconduct. We advised the school through the investigation process, including communications with the school community, selection of an investigator and definition of the scope of the investigation, reporting allegations of abuse to the appropriate authorities and addressing potential disciplinary issues. We oversaw a team involving an outside investigator, communications firm and school administration.