While Title IX was originally designed to prevent gender discrimination in educational institutions, recent changes in the rules have made the defense of complaints more complex.
Claims made against public institutions alleging a violation of civil rights are serious, sensitive, and often complicated to defend. Our experienced attorneys vigorously and strategically guide these institutions through the administrative process and related litigation, helping to protect the reputation of the institution and its critical federal funding.
The School Law attorneys at Kegler Brown have deep experience in defending public colleges, universities, and K-12 schools, including their associated school districts, faculty, administrators, and staff against claims brought under Title IX civil rights rules. These complaints often include claims related to:
- Gender discrimination in the classroom, activities, offices, and athletic programs
- Sexual harassment and sexual violence
- Stalking
- Domestic violence
- Housing discrimination
- Sexually motivated verbal and non-verbal conduct
- Discrimination against pregnant or parenting students
- Retaliation
- Hostile work environment
- Gender-based bullying
- Derogatory or sexist remarks
Our attorneys work closely with institutional leadership teams to understand these claims, defend themselves against serious complaints, improve policies and practices, and manage the reputational damage and other potentially devastating effects that Title IX claims can bring.
