TITLE IX
Title IX is more than a federal mandate. It is a framework for how schools respond to complaints of sex-based harassment and discrimination, and how they build environments where students and staff are treated fairly and with dignity. The 2020 Title IX regulations brought significant procedural changes that schools must follow when responding to Title IX complaints. These procedures protect the integrity of the investigative process and provide important due process protections, but they also create added compliance obligations and risks for schools.
Our team has worked extensively within this framework and provides expert guidance to those navigating Title IX issues. We work with schools, districts, families, attorneys, insurers, and advocates, bringing the same depth of experience and commitment to each.
How We Help
Investigations. Title IX requires schools to appoint an impartial investigator that is different from the ultimate decision-maker. We work with schools to conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial Title IX investigations that are fully compliant with federal regulations. Whether a complaint involves students, staff, or both, our investigators bring expertise and independence to every case.
Decision-Making and Appeals. At the conclusion of the Title IX investigatory process, we serve as Title IX decision-makers and appeal decision-makers, providing objective and well-reasoned determinations grounded in the evidence, regulations, and applicable school policies.
Title IX Coordination. The Title IX Coordinator role carries significant responsibility for training, complaint response, policy oversight, data reporting, and more. We offer full outsourcing of this function, giving schools access to specialized expertise while relieving internal staff and maintaining the neutrality that the role requires.
Program Development and Oversight. From building foundational procedures to strengthening existing ones, we help design Title IX systems that are fair, clear, and compliant. We also conduct external audits of policies, procedures, practices, and documentation to identify gaps before they become liabilities.
Advocacy. Each party in a Title IX investigation is entitled to an advocate to help them navigate the process from start to finish. We serve as Title IX advocates for any party involved in an investigation, providing informed, trauma-centered support and advice during the investigatory process and beyond.
Expert Review and Testimony. We provide a grounded, independent perspective on K-12 misconduct matters, offering case assessments, compliance consultation, and expert testimony rooted in years of experience handling Title IX matters for schools and supporting parties involved in their own investigations.
Training and Education. We offer training for administrators, staff, Title IX Coordinators, and attorneys that goes beyond the basics, focusing on practical skills, procedural clarity, and the kind of scenario-based learning that actually sticks.
Why It Matters
A well-run Title IX program does more than satisfy a legal requirement. It signals to the school community that complaints are taken seriously, that processes are fair, and that the school is committed to getting it right. That visible commitment makes students and staff more likely to come forward if something goes wrong, and trust the process when procedures are followed consistently and with care. Independent investigations that are thorough, timely, and well-founded lead to more defensible decisions and stronger community trust.
Whether you are navigating an active complaint, evaluating a school’s response to a prior allegation, strengthening an institution’s Title IX policies and training, seeking expert guidance on a specific Title IX issue, or simply unsure where to begin, we are here to help.
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