Our attorneys have extensive experience defending students and employees in sexual misconduct cases. They have a deep knowledge of Title IX, education law, and university disciplinary proceedings. Their goal is to provide the highest quality of service and support to their clients.
Our lawyers have represented victims of sexual misconduct at top national universities, including Yale University, the University of California-Berkeley, Harvard, and MIT. Their work has helped obtain course final grade changes, significant tuition refunds, monetary awards and the suspension of student perpetrators, as well as permanent sanctions against tenured faculty members.
During the course of an investigation, all available information is considered. This includes the alleged victim’s reports, witnesses’ statements and witness interviews. It also includes any other information that the investigating authority has gathered as part of his or her investigation, including any documentation of the accused’s actions.
To help ensure you're getting the right help with your Title IX case, the firm recommends talking to a local Fort Collins lawyer about your particular situation. The law firm's experienced legal professionals are here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have about your rights and options. Please call or contact us online today to set up a free, confidential consultation.
Under Title IX, colleges and universities are required to provide a fair process that is inclusive of all parties. This includes all victims, as well as alleged perpetrators.
If you are accused of a sexual offense by another student, employee, or teacher at your institution, it is crucial to seek legal representation as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can protect your rights throughout the entire investigation and fight for your good name in any resulting disciplinary proceedings.
Once the investigation begins, the school is required to notify the alleged victim of the complaint, as well as any witnesses that the accuser chooses to include in the investigation. This is a significant step in the process, as it ensures that both parties are protected by the law and that they have access to information regarding the case.
If the investigation reveals no evidence of policy violation, then the formal complaint will be dismissed and both parties will be notified. If the investigation uncovers enough evidence that a policy violation occurred, then the formal complaint will proceed as described in these procedures.
Veronica Norris and Dan Roth are both familiar with the Title IX process and have extensive experience representing students in these proceedings. They have successfully handled a wide range of cases at all levels of collegiate campuses throughout the state.
Denise specializes in defending clients who are accused of a Title IX violation and provides representation from the initial complaint through the final resolution in all school and university proceedings. She prepares clients for interviews, testimonies, and communications with prosecutors and law enforcement.
The process begins with a formal complaint that is filed with the school’s Title IX Coordinator. Remedies can include restorative conversations, safety escorts, or change of classes.
Survivors of sexual assault and violence are entitled to protections under federal laws. These laws include Title IX of the Education Amendments, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender within any educational program or activity that receives federal funding.
If you are a student or employee at a Colorado college, university, or other institution, it is important to understand the rights that you have under these laws. These rights include the right to be free from harassment or discrimination on the basis of your gender, to be treated fairly, and to receive equal treatment in all areas of school life.
We are a full-service firm with an extensive team of Title IX experts, attorneys, and policy attorneys. We have the experience to handle complaints anywhere in the country, and our lawyers regularly achieve successful outcomes for their clients.
Discrimination
Harassment is a serious offense and can have a negative impact on your life. Whether it is verbal, physical, or sexual harassment, you should be aware that it could lead to a variety of consequences.
Title IX is the federal law that prohibits educational institutions receiving any type of federal funding from discriminating on the basis of gender. It covers universities, public and private, as well as elementary and secondary schools.
Luke Williams has been certified in Title IX and is a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. His expertise in this area allows him to provide a comprehensive defense for all types of violations.
In a federal law called Title IX, sex discrimination is banned in any education program or activity that receives Federal funds. The laws are intended to protect students in postsecondary schools, universities, community colleges and other educational institutions from sex discrimination in all aspects of their educational experience.
An effective defense requires a full understanding of the incident in question. This requires an in-depth discussion of the alleged event and a thorough review of all evidence.
When it comes to deciding if a sexual harassment complaint merits an investigation, colleges and universities have a variety of tools at their disposal. In addition to a formal investigation, many schools also employ a hearing model in which a panel reviews evidence from both sides and decides if the allegations are true or not.