Services

Members of our firm draw on deep experience delivering full-service Title IX solutions to colleges, universities, and K-12 districts nationwide, ranging from high schools to small liberal arts colleges to some of the nation’s largest university systems.

We provide services that guide administrators through every facet of Title IX, from interpreting complex and evolving regulations, to developing comprehensive and compliant policies, to filling in as interim Title IX staff, to advising parties during the hearing process, to investigating and adjudicating allegations of sexual misconduct on campus.

Investigations

Investigative Services: Drawing upon our extensive subject-matter knowledge, we conduct objective, thorough and developmentally appropriate investigations into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, inappropriate relationships, and stalking.
Compliant Investigation Systems: We work with institutional staff to develop and implement comprehensive and Title IX-compliant systems for complaint intake and investigations that are tailored to the needs and resources of each client. Based on our extensive work as in-house Title IX coordinators and investigators, we help institutions establish efficient record-keeping systems, create functional templates for correspondence and reports, and develop interview protocols.
Investigation Training: We provide Title IX investigator training tailored to the policies and procedures of each client institution both through one-on-one sessions and in larger groups. Based on our experience conducting hundreds of sexual misconduct investigations, we teach in-house investigators how to conduct fair and effective interviews, interpret evidence, analyze information, make credibility assessments, and draft thorough investigation reports.

Hearings

Hearing Officer Services: We preside over sexual misconduct adjudications as external hearing officers, providing a neutral, unbiased perspective while maintaining confidentiality and treating all involved parties with dignity and respect. We draw on our legal training to establish hearing ground rules, make determinations about appropriate lines of questioning, and engage in thoughtful findings contained in well-written hearing decisions.

Party Advisors: Members of our firm serve as party advisors, assisting and supporting complainants and respondents through the investigative and/or hearing process.

Remote Capabilities: We employ state-of-the-art, secure technology that allows us to conduct hearings remotely while sharing investigation reports and hearing materials confidentially and efficiently.

Interim Title IX Coordinator Staffing

Experienced Provisional Staffing: When a Title IX Coordinator at an institution goes on leave or departs, our team steps in to fill the gap. We provide highly qualified professionals who have served in this role at a wide array of institutions, from small liberal arts colleges to large public R1 universities, ensuring uninterrupted compliance.

Comprehensive Title IX Knowledge: Our interim coordinators are well-versed in all aspects of Title IX, including intake, providing supportive measures, evaluating appropriate processes for complaints, overseeing investigations, and coordinating hearings. With coordinator experience at institutions including Duke, UNC, Muhlenberg, and Knox College, our interim staff bring a deep understanding of best practices and exceptional student and employee care.

Cooperative Solutions: Our interim Title IX Coordinators ensure a smooth transition with no disruption to an institution’s operations. We offer flexible staffing options tailored to our client’s specific needs, from short-term placements to year-long assignments, to ensure continuity in compliance and the ability to provide a safe and thriving environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Counseling, Compliance, & Prevention

Systemwide Compliance Audits: We analyze our clients’ policies and procedures surrounding Title IX and the VAWA amendments to the Clery Act to ensure compliance according to the current state of the law and federal guidance documents, as well as our own best practices developed over many years working for OCR, in house at various institutions, and as external investigators.
Best Practices: We work with clients to assess their response history regarding reports of sexual harassment and assault, relationship violence, inappropriate relationships, and stalking on campus. We identify opportunities to refine the institution’s approach with an eye toward prevention and inclusion.
Prevention Programming: We deliver balanced, cutting-edge, and interactive sexual assault prevention programs designed specifically for athletic teams, Greek chapters, residential units, and other student groups.

Informal Resolutions

Restorative Justice: When sexual misconduct complaints are presented, our trained team members offer methods outside of formal procedures, including mediation and educational programming, to provide those impacted with the process(es) to move forward with professional guidance. We enable parties to reach a mutually agreed-upon resolution that addresses harm, finds accountability, and provides agency to all involved.
Tailored Services for Educational Institutions: We provide services catered to public and private colleges, universities, and K-12 school districts, supporting students, faculty, and staff. Our team understands the complex dynamics within educational settings and provides solutions customized to meet their specific needs without the need for a formal investigation or hearing process.
Compassion and Comprehension: Our team is well-versed in handling cases of sexual misconduct and is dedicated to providing a thorough and empathetic approach to informal resolutions. Our goal is to ensure both parties have a voice in the process and to seek outcomes that enhance the educational and work experiences, both of the individuals involved as well as the broader community.

Party Advisors

Comprehensive Advising Services: We supply students, faculty, and staff with attorney advisors for sexual misconduct investigations and hearings. With over 50 years of combined experience in prosecuting domestic violence and sex crimes cases and defending individuals accused of such crimes, our experienced team of advisors provides comprehensive support to our advisees through every step of the process.
Evidence Review and Cross-Examination: We assist parties by reviewing investigative materials to identify evidentiary issues and conducting cross-examination on their behalf. We ensure that all questioning is performed with the utmost respect for institutional rules of decorum and adherence to the highest professional standards.
Extensive Professional Experience: Our advisors include retired prosecutors and current criminal defense attorneys with experience in reviewing reports and evidence as well as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each case effectively. Our lived experience in court settings ensures that our clients receive unmatched insight and support throughout investigations and hearings.