Specialized Practice Areas
Workplace Investigations
Pax Law PLLC provides impartial, expert-led investigations into high-stakes workplace misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We manage the full spectrum of EEO and Human Rights Commission charges, complex internal complaints, and pre-litigation demand letters. By delivering rigorous analytical findings and objective insight, we provide the clarity needed to resolve sensitive disputes while ensuring your organization meets the highest standards of legal compliance.
Institutional Integrity & Academic Oversight
Pax Law PLLC provides independent, expert-led investigations into the unique internal risks facing higher education. We manage the full spectrum of institutional challenges, including complex conflicts of interest, asset misuse, and sensitive Title IX and Title IV regulatory matters. By delivering rigorous analytical findings and clear, actionable guidance, we provide university leadership with the objective clarity needed to mitigate risk, uphold public trust, and ensure total compliance with federal and provincial mandates.
Business Integrity & Corporate Accountability
Protecting your assets and reputation demands more than advice; it requires a strategic offensive. We navigate the complexities of corporate fraud, employee embezzlement, and systemic corruption with surgical precision. Whether conducting internal investigations or untangling sophisticated money laundering schemes, our team provides the rigorous oversight and legal authority necessary to resolve high-stakes financial disputes and restore institutional trust.
Regulatory Inquiries
Pax Law PLLC provides diligent support for individuals and organizations responding to government inquiries and regulatory reviews. Our focus is on the essential "heavy lifting" of discovery—meticulously gathering facts, analyzing complex data sets, and establishing a clear evidentiary record. By providing thorough internal reviews and objective analysis of the findings, we offer the reliable guidance needed to address regulatory concerns with an accurate, well-organized, and fact-based response.
“Investigations and mediation that prioritize clarity, dignity, and defensible outcomes.”
Based in Washington, serving organizations globally.
FoundING Attorney
Lea Bell
Lea Bell founded Pax Law PLLC in 2023 with a mission to bring technical precision and human-centered neutrality to the most complex institutional challenges. With a background rooted in high-stakes investigations, she specializes in workplace misconduct, financial crimes, and university compliance—providing organizations with the clarity needed for transparent and resilient operations.
Her work is defined by a rigorous commitment to neutrality and legal excellence, earning Pax Law a reputation for managing investigations where technical accuracy meets human-centered resolution. Lea's investigative approach and professional journey are slated for recognition in an upcoming Modern Counsel feature article, showcasing Pax Law's excellence in investigations.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Columbia University School of Law
- Kent Scholar
- Teaching Fellow
- Law Fellow
- B.A., summa cum laude, Comparative History of Ideas, University of Washington
- College Honors Program
- Department Honors Program
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Golden Key
- Certificate in Labor Relations, Cornell University
Bar License
- Member, Washington State Bar Association
Mediation Credentials
- Certified Mediator, Columbia Law School
- Certified Mediator, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
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Headquarters
Okanogan Highlands
Tonasket, WA 98855
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+1 (509) 850-0224
Technical Precision & Human-Centered Neutrality
Pax Law PLLC, established in 2023 by Lea Bell, operates at the intersection of complex legal investigations and organizational resilience. We specialize in matters involving university compliance, financial crimes, and institutional workplace issues, providing the technical depth required for multi-faceted governance challenges. Our practice is built on the principle that neutrality and precision are not mutually exclusive but are essential partners in creating transparent and compliant environments. By centering human impact within a rigorous investigative framework, we assist organizations in identifying systemic vulnerabilities and building pathways to long-term accountability. As we continue to elevate industrial legal standards, our unique approach to human-centered neutrality is set to be featured in an upcoming Modern Counsel focus, highlighting Lea Bell’s commitment to shaping resilient, compliant, and ethically sound workplaces across the country.