Title IX Defense

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. Title IX applies to local and state educational agencies and other institutions that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. Some key issue areas in which recipients have Title IX obligations are recruitment, admissions, and counseling; financial assistance; athletics; sex-based harassment, which encompasses sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence; treatment of pregnant and parenting students; treatment of LGBTQI+ students; discipline; single-sex education; and employment.

The complaint process for Title IX violations generally includes the following steps: (1) filing a formal complaint; (2) initial assessment by the appropriate Title IX coordinator; (3) if the complaint is not dismissed, the formal grievance process; (4) the appeal process (if necessary); and (4) sanctions and remedies (if necessary).

Title IX complaints are very serious and can have a lifelong impact on the future of the person facing a Title IX complaint. Our team will start by reviewing the allegations. Then we will work with you to gather evidence necessary to tell your side of the story. This will assist us in preparing a response for you. In some cases, a Title IX complaint requires a hearing. Our team of experts will represent you at the hearing. Our zealous advocates will present evidence that is favorable to you as well as work to discredit the evidence used to support the complaint.