About Monarch Endeavors
Monarch Endeavors, LLC (“Monarch”) was founded in 2016 by Julie Sumner, a labor and employment attorney with over 20 years of experience helping employers when they were sued for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and other claims. Although Julie enjoyed helping employers, she became frustrated by the reactive nature of litigation. Indeed, by the time a lawsuit was filed, all she could really do for her clients was perform damage control.
Monarch was born out of that frustration, as a more impactful and effective way to help employers avoid (or at least minimize the risk of) litigation by taking a proactive approach to compliance. We help you stay in compliance with our live trainings that are customized to fit your company, your culture, and your industry. We also have many online trainings that can combined with our live trainings or taken alone to help your leaders become more effective and confident in their roles.
Our Promise to You:
At Monarch, our motto is “Alis volat propriis,” which is Latin for “She flies with her own wings.” That is what we aim to help you do: fly with your own wings. Our goal is that, one day, you won’t need us anymore (at least not on a regular basis). We will always be here for you, especially when complicated situations arise, but we strive to get you to a point where you feel comfortable handling the vast majority of issues on your own.
Julie Sumner, Founder
Trainer, Investigator, Consultant, Coach
A self-proclaimed “recovering litigator,” Julie combines her legal experience and knowledge with her social worker heart. She has charted an unconventional career path; spending four years as a social worker in Michigan after graduating from college, and then embarking on a legal career in her 30’s.
In July of 2016, Julie left the legal world to pursue entrepreneurial interests. Julie’s sweet spot is that “Oh, Sh!t!” moment, when companies or individuals are at a loss for how to proceed. Julie has seen and heard a lot during her almost 20 years in the labor and employment & HR world. She uses this experience to train HR professionals and company leaders how to navigate sticky situations and find common sense solutions. Her countless war stories and sense of humor also help to keep her trainings engaging and fun!
Julie does still practice law, through her law firm, Sumner Law, LLC. Her practice focuses on helping small to medium-sized businesses comply with the multitude of ever-changing employment laws. She also provides general business advice to small business owners.
Trisha Textor-Gerrity
Chief Engagement Officer
Trisha has over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and Recruiting. As the Director of Legal Recruiting for a Cleveland-based company, she developed and implemented outreach programs with law schools to educate students on alternative legal careers. She also established an outreach program to offer support to students taking the Ohio Bar exam.
For the last several years, Trisha has been training HR professionals across the country, teaching certificate programs for HR Generalists and Internal Investigations.
Trisha also offers consulting services, through her company Texity Consulting, LLC, providing support to small HR departments who need a little extra help. She can also help companies design a talent acquisition and development program that will attract the candidates that are right for them. Trisha is passionate about recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and talent development. She spends time getting to know your organization, your industry, and your culture, so that you can find the right candidates faster and keep them for longer.
If you are interested in having Julie, Trisha, or both (!) facilitate a training with your team, reach out and let us know! We’ll set up a time to talk about what would best fit your needs.
Brynna Soth
Project Coordinator
Brynna is a seasoned project manager and creative powerhouse with over 15 years of diverse experience. She thrives on combining strategy, organization, and creativity for clients, having collaborated with a wide range of teams across a multitude of industries.
A proud graduate of the University of Idaho with honors in Theatrical Performance, Brynna’s journey took her from the stage to the bustling streets of Chicago, and then to the vibrant community of Grand Rapids, MI. Her expertise bridges both traditional and digital realms, from handling administrative logistics to driving impactful client marketing campaigns.
Outside of her role at Monarch, Brynna is a passionate content creator, variety streamer, and voice actor. Whether she’s bringing characters to life or crafting innovative client experiences, Brynna is always up for a challenge.
