A history of excellence
The Washington Association of Legal Investigators brings together licensed private investigators in Washington State. Since 1997, the Washington Association of Legal Investigators has promoted ethical standards, education, and collaboration among investigators, attorneys, and legal professionals.
Founded in 1997 by a forward-thinking group of private investigators, the Washington Association of Legal Investigators is a non-profit corporation governed by our mission to transform the legal investigative industry. By providing a robust educational forum and supportive community for budding investigators, we ensure that the professionals in our field continue to evolve and adapt.
WALI members opt into a self-regulatory body committed to ensuring the ethical operation of its members. Our standards are high, which is evident in the quality of our membership.
We’re dedicated to elevating professional standards, ensuring our members offer unparalleled service to the public.
Read our founding documents to learn more:
Maintaining our excellence
Our Mission: To provide an educational forum and elevate the professional standards of the legal investigative industry. At WALI, we aim to unite, elevate, and serve private investigators in Washington.
Our goals:
Promoting trust
WALI membership: A badge of quality
Ethical. Conscientious. Strategic. Transparent.
The Washington Association of Legal Investigators brings together licensed private investigators in Washington State. Since 1997, the Washington Association of Legal Investigators has promoted ethical standards, education, and collaboration among investigators, attorneys, and legal professionals.
Washington Association of Legal Investigators members are known for professional, ethical, and effective investigations. Our members opt into a voluntary self-regulatory regime with a robust code of ethics and professional standards. These standards guide each WALI member as they navigate assignments.
When you hire a WALI member, you can rest assured that they will obtain information using ethical and lawful methods, ensuring admissibility in court.
Ready to demonstrate your commitment to the highest ethical standards in investigations?
Experienced guidance
A volunteer board of directors governs WALI. Current directors include:
Lael Henterly
PRESIDENT
Lael Henterly, President, founded Integra Intelligence in 2016. The Seattle firm investigates securities fraud, antitrust and qui tam cases for counsel in federal court and traces assets for judgment creditors and trustees. A former journalist, Lael is a Certified Legal Investigator, a Certified International Investigator and OSMOSIS-certified, and taught civil litigation investigations at UW Continuum College.
Kyle Paskewitz
VICE PRESIDENT
Kyle Paskewitz, vice-president of the Washington Association of Legal Investigators, chairs its Legislative Committee. He owns East West Consulting Group International (EWCGI), which fields licensed armed and unarmed security officers to guard residential, commercial, retail and construction sites. EWCGI officers also staff special events, patrol by vehicle, protect executives and support disaster relief, on short- and long-term contracts. The firm conducts private investigations and sells security-camera systems.
Lisa Gray
SECRETARY
Lisa Gray serves as WALI’s secretary. She is the owner of Graybird Investigations which conducts litigation support, due diligence, witness location, interviews and service of process for law firms and individuals. She founded Sound Mind Productions, which has produced award-winning nonfiction for NPR, PBS, HBO Documentaries, National Geographic Channel and others.
Raj Johal
TREASURER
Raj Johal started in law enforcement at the Los Angeles Police Department, infiltrating criminal organizations as an undercover officer. In 1982, he transferred to the Bellevue, WA and retired as a Detective for the Financial Crimes Unit in 1997. Raj served as on the Police Guild, then as a Compliance Officer for the City of Bellevue. In 2011, Raj became a Private Investigator, opening Be Prepared Investigative Services & Survival Supplies LLC. He co-wrote the Certified Professional Investigator (CPI) examination and is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Grant Young
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Joshua Ritts
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Justin Collins
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Dave Liston
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Samuel Chapman
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Ensuring representation
WALI members guide the association by volunteering on committees.
Legislative: Help shape policy
Governance: Cultivate future association leadership
Ethics: Self-regulate our industry
Conference: Organize a dazzling annual event
Education: Ensure high-quality, relevant curriculum
Business Development: Forge meaningful partnerships
Public Relations: Enhance understanding of the investigative industry
Partnering together
Signify your commitment to quality by partnering with the Washington Association of Legal Investigators.
WALI partners with like-minded organizations—NALI, NCISS, PIABC, and CII among them—and works with Associates in Forensic Investigations and New Mountain Investigative Services to train investigators.
WALI endorses PI training programs that meet our published standards for licensed instruction, current curriculum, and honest outcomes.