The Panel will decide if you are responsible for none, one, some, or all the allegations. Colleges choose from one of two standards. One is by “a preponderance of the evidence” meaning they think it is more likely than not that you are responsible. Another is by “clear and convincing evidence” meaning they think the [...]

Most Title IX policies allow for at least one appeal. They usually do not allow you to argue that the Panel weighed the evidence wrong, but instead that the school’s Title IX policy is improper for some reason; or it is proper but it was followed incorrectly; that you were punished too harshly; or finally, [...]

Yes.  There is a special proceeding in New York called an “Article 78” proceeding that will allow a New York State court to review the actions and decisions of the college or university. These cases usually need to be brought within very limited time constraints and are defined by very specific rules. You should talk [...]

You may have heard that the Federal Government has issued key provisions that schools should implement to take Title IX allegations seriously, both for a complainant and for a respondent. They were released in May 2020 and require colleges and universities to comply with them by August 14, 2020. Key provisions include: Specific definitions for [...]

Sanctions vary from institution to institution, however, possible sanctions should be outlined in your college or university’s code of conduct. Sanctions can range from probation with specific monitoring terms, required counseling, specific education requirements, suspension ranging from one semester up to several years, or permanent expulsion.