The University of Michigan hired Jenner & Block for a six-month investigation into its athletic department's culture, costing nearly $12 million. The firm conducted 350 interviews and analyzed over 20,000 pages of documents, examining nearly a decade of scandals, including NCAA investigations, fines, and legal issues for coaches.

Despite the extensive and costly probe, Jenner & Block's PR statement concluded that "neither the investigation nor the culture review found that misconduct was widespread throughout the department." The full report will not be released, citing privacy and attorney-client privilege. This finding contrasts with the numerous high-profile incidents that occurred.

Following the investigation, athletic director Warde Manuel announced his departure at the end of the year, with a significant buyout. The author suggests the investigation was a waste of money, proposing that AI could have provided similar findings at a fraction of the cost. The article concludes by advocating for a leader like Kyle Whittingham to restore integrity to the athletic department.