When controversies with potentially damaging ramifications thrust educational institutions into the spotlight, trustees, regents, and administrators turn to O’Melveny for our suite of litigation, counseling, investigative, governmental, policy, and strategic communication services. Our interdisciplinary team of education, employment, white collar, and appellate lawyers—many with experience as federal prosecutors—help colleges and universities, independent schools, and public school districts craft strategic, comprehensive, and discreet responses to complex and highly sensitive allegations.

Counseling & Policy Advice. We advise colleges and universities on Title VII, Title IX, and Clery Act compliance, including the recent VAWA amendments and FERPA compliance. We work with educational programs at all levels to design appropriate compliance programs, and counsel clients on procedures for the censure and termination of staff, coaches and faculty. During the height of pandemic-related disruptions, we counseled clients on COVID-related issues, including remote learning, tuition, labor and employment, and return-to-school policies.

Internal Investigations. Our multidisciplinary team performs investigations on behalf of educational institutions and boards facing a range of sensitive issues, including allegations of and responses to campus sexual assault; potential Title VII, Title IX, and Clery Act violations; financial aid and admissions statistics reporting; and faculty...

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