A former general counsel of the District of Columbia Retirement Board has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging retaliation after reporting potential conflicts of interest related to agency contracts with two investment advisory firms. The complaint, submitted to the US District Court for the District of Columbia, centers around the board’s dealings with Artemis Real Estate Partners. The board had previously committed up to $60 million to Artemis for investment purposes, according to the filing on Tuesday.
The ex-general counsel, Tamara Sampson, claims she raised concerns regarding the relationships between the agency and these advisory firms, which ultimately led to her termination. The details of the complaint suggest issues of ethical compliance and fiduciary responsibility that might resonate deeply within corporate and legal environments.
The full docket can be tracked under the case number provided by the US District Court 1:24-cv-02601. Further insights and developments on this case are available on Bloomberg Law.