A Title IX investigation can take significant time and attention away from your studies at any education level. An investigation and any penalties can also impact your standing academically and socially.
While Title IX investigations and proceedings do not work like a Police investigation or trial, they can still be detrimental to your future. Luckily, the benefits of a Title IX Lawyer could include advice on understanding a school’s procedures and on how to fight any charges. Reach out to one of our skilled Title IX Attorneys to get started on creating a defense for your case.
Understanding the Title IX Process in General
Title IX aims to prevent sex discrimination in education, such as inequitable resources and opportunities as well as sexual harassment and violence. Federal education funds come with requirements to comply with Title IX, and even private education institutions comply if involved in federal programs or grants or on a voluntary basis.
To comply with Title IX, schools create an investigation and disciplinary process for violations by students related to sexual harassment, discrimination, or violence. These procedures include fact-finding and review by a small panel and typically a hearing for a student to defend themselves. A final decision then comes from the panel with some opportunity to appeal.
However, this investigation and hearing process does not work like an investigation by the police or like a criminal Trial, and procedures vary by school. Students do not receive the right to have an Attorney present and able to represent them, but they can still benefit from working with a Title IX Lawyers and having them present during the process and hearing. Schools do allow an Attorney to act as an advisor to be involved in every stage of the proceedings to support the Student.
How a Title IX Attorney Can Help
Experience in Title IX investigations can make all the difference, having a Lawyer well-versed in these proceedings invaluable. Our Attorneys can provide crucial help to a student facing a Title IX investigation.
We bring a wealth of knowledge about Title IX procedures across the country. From primary and secondary schools to higher education institutions, Title IX proceedings take different forms and can end in a variety of penalties. With an understanding of a specific school’s structure, our Lawyers can make sure that any student facing an investigation knows what they could face and how best to minimize the chances of any adverse consequences.
Beyond information, Lawyers could use their evidence-gathering and persuasion skills to fight against charges of alleged conduct. Whether we are collecting witness statements and other evidence or creating a plan for a student to defend themselves during a hearing, our Attorneys at Leifert & Leifert could bring additional support and confidence for a student building a defense.
Learn More About the Benefits of a Title IX Lawyer
An Attorney’s help in a Title IX investigation can be invaluable. The benefits of a Title IX Lawyer are compounded by our firm’s nationwide experience in this area.
If you have questions about your potential case, do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team at Leifert & Leifert. We are ready to get to work for you, so give our office a call.
