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Massachusetts Title IX and Campus Discipline Policies & Procedures

From Boston to the Berkshires to Cape Cod and everywhere in between.

With a proven track record of success and a commitment to excellence, we stand ready to advocate for our clients’ rights and interests in Title IX and campus discipline matters.

We have represented students and faculty at colleges and universities across Maryland – from Baltimore to Bethesda to the Eastern Shore and everywhere in between.

Our Title IX and campus discipline attorneys have successfully navigated Title IX litigation and student discipline matters involving allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, unlawful retaliation, and other conduct violations. We bring a deep understanding of the legal intricacies involving Title IX regulations and case law, as well as codes of conduct, allowing us to effectively advocate for our clients.

If you’re facing Title IX allegations or need legal guidance regarding student or faculty discipline matters, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our experienced attorneys are here to provide the support, advice, and representation you need to navigate these complex issues. Schedule a consultation with Clark Hill today to discuss your case and explore how we can assist you in achieving a favorable outcome.

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College & University Policies and Procedures

Amherst College
Interim TIX Policy and Grievance Policy
Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy
Student Code of Conduct

Babson College
Title IX Policy
Gender-Based Misconduct Policy for Students
Community Code of Student Conduct

Bentley University
Interim Title IX and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy
Student Handbook

Berklee College of Music
Title IX Policy and Process
Equity Policy and Process
Student Code of Community Standards

Boston College
Title IX Harassment Policy
Student Sexual Misconduct Policy
Student Code of Conduct

Boston University
Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy
Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures
Student Responsibilities

Brandeis University
Policy against Discrimination, Harassment, & Sexual Violence
Title IX Grievance Process
Rights and Responsibilities

Clark University
Title IX Policy
Student Code of Conduct

College of the Holy Cross
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Interim Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harrasment Policy and Interim Process for the Investigation and Resolution of Complaints
Community Standards Process and Procedures

Elms College
Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures
Student Handbook

Emerson College
Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, & Sexual Violence
Complaint Resolution Process: Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Violence
Code of Community Standards

Gordon College
Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Harassment
Student Code of Conduct

Harvard University
Interim Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
Interim Other Sexual Misconduct Policy
Student Handbook

Lasell University
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
Policies and Issues of General Conduct

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Gender-Based Harassment, Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
Conduct and Community Standards

Mount Holyoke College
Gender-Based and Sexual Misconduct Policy
Formal Grievance Procedure for Alleged Violations of Gender-Based and Sexual Misconduct: Process A
Student Handbook

Northeastern University
Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Title IX
Policy on Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity
Code of Student Conduct

Simmons University
Sexual Harassment Policy for Students, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors
Student Handbook

Smith College
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Code of Student Conduct

Springfield College – Massachusetts
Sexual and Gender-based Misconduct Policy
Student Handbook

Stonehill College
Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy
Procedures in Support of Policy S1.14 Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence
Community Standards and Student Conduct Process

Suffolk University
Title IX / Nondiscrimination Policy
Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures
Community Standards

Tufts University
Title IX Policy
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Student Code of Conduct

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Code of Student Conduct

University of Massachusetts Boston
Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Title IX Grievance Procedure
Code of Student Conduct

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Title IX Grievance Procedure
Student Conduct Program: Code of Student Conduct

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Review of Concerns Procedure
Code of Student Conduct

Wellesley College
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
Policy Against Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Student Handbook

Wheaton College – Massachusetts
Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy
Non-Title IX Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy for Students
Student Handbook

Williams College
Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy
Sexual Misconduct Procedures Including Title IX Sexual Harassment Adjudication Process
Code of Conduct

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Policy
Student Code of Conduct

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Faculty Member Client

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Faculty Member Client

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FAQs

What sets Clark Hill apart?

We are nationally recognized and have represented faculty and administrators at public and private colleges and universities throughout the United States in disciplinary matters, in litigation, and in providing strategic advice. We are sophisticated lawyers who have litigated cases around the country and backed by a firm of commercial litigators. Collectively we have practiced across the country at the highest levels of our profession, both Title IX and campus discipline law as well as complex commercial litigation.

We understand that your professional livelihood and reputation are on the line whenever you face an accusation of any sort of misconduct or discrimination. Though there is no one-size-fits-all approach, our strategy is focused on bringing the matter to the quickest possible resolution without sacrificing the time and effort necessary to defend against allegations and, if you have been removed from your classroom or your lab, to get you back to your work as soon as possible. Our lawyers have expertise in employment matters, contract and tenure rights, and issues of academic freedom, which many times are at-issue in any disciplinary matter.

Why should you hire an attorney?

When faculty or administrators come to us after having attempted to navigate the disciplinary system on their own, we have too often seen that they have been denied important procedural rights, have not been treated fairly, or have gotten adverse results not justified by the record. Because any accusation against you could mean the end of employment, seeking legal advice and guidance early on will usually be the best way to protect your future.

Should I hire a Title IX attorney early in the process?

Yes. If we are retained early in the disciplinary process, we are able to work with you to develop a plan and maximize the chances of a “not responsible” finding, whether at the close of an investigatory process or after a hearing. If we are retained later in the process, we are more limited in the options we have available to help you. However, if you have already been found responsible at a preliminary stage or after a hearing, depending on the relevant procedures, we may be able to prepare written submissions for reconsideration or for appeal. We can also negotiate with university counsel to modify an outcome or mitigate proposed sanctions.

Do I need an employment attorney?

Most university matters involving an allegation of misconduct or discrimination could potentially affect your contract or employment rights, tenure or right to future tenure, government grants, or your rights under faculty or employment code. Ideally, any attorney who would help advocate for you in a disciplinary process, would have experience in all of these areas and not just in employment law. Our attorneys have a variety of relevant experience and knowledge in matters that impact Title IX and campus discipline cases, backed by years of experience practicing in a wide variety of jurisdictions.

What can I do to protect my reputation?

When you are accused of misconduct or discrimination, your reputation is at risk even if you are ultimately cleared. As part of our holistic approach, we work closely with crisis communications and reputation management consultants to ensure that both your legal issues and reputation are being considered. These individuals have a depth of experience in areas such as crisis preparedness and response, message development, reputation and position, and risk mitigation. We work closely with crisis communications and reputation management consultants to ensure that both your legal matter and reputation are both being considered.

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