Well, legally you don’t because your advisor doesn’t have to be an attorney, but that would be the equivalent of getting charged with a serious crime with significant consequences in criminal court, and having a friend, family member or colleague represent you in court instead of an experienced criminal defense attorney.
- First and foremost, your Title IX lawyer will advise you. We’ll help you develop a winning defense strategy and plan out precisely what you should do, who to talk to and who to avoid, what to say and when to keep quiet.
- A Title IX defense lawyer will often do the talking for you. We know the law, and we know what to expect from investigators and prosecutors. We’re also practiced in thinking on our feet and responding to rapid-fire questions with the correct answers.
- We’ll represent you during a Title IX investigation and/or at a disciplinary hearing. If criminal charges have been filed, we can defend you in criminal court as well. We will examine and cross-examine witnesses. We deal with every aspect of your case from opening statements to closing arguments.
- We’ll negotiate a settlement if you need one. We are skilled in the art of negotiation and know how to get you the very best possible deal.
- A Title IX defense attorney will keep a thorough record of everything that occurs. We will likely raise a lot of objections to the way your school treats you. Many of these objections will be ignored, but as your attorney we will note each of them.
- We can deal with the media on your behalf if need be. A Title IX attorney can help to ensure that the school maintains your confidentiality. If the case happens to become public, we have experience dealing with the media and making sure you and your family are treated fairly.
- First and foremost, your attorney will advise you. We’ll help you develop a winning defense strategy and plan out precisely what you should do. We’ll let you know who to talk to and who to avoid. We’ll tell you what to say and when to keep quiet.
- A Title IX attorney will often do the talking for you. We know the law, and we know what to expect from investigators and prosecutors. We’re also practiced in thinking on our feet and responding to rapid-fire questions with the correct answers.
- We’ll represent you in hearings and court. Under current Title IX guidelines, a Title IX attorney makes arguments on your behalf and raises objections to the process. We also examine and cross-examine witnesses. We deal with every aspect of your case in a courtroom, from opening statements to closing arguments.
- We’ll negotiate a settlement if you need one. We are skilled in the art of negotiation and know how to get you the very best possible deal.
- A Title IX attorney will keep a thorough record of everything that occurs. We will likely raise a lot of objections to the way your school treats you. Many of these objections will be ignored, but as your attorney we will note each of them.
- We can deal with the media on your behalf. A Title IX attorney can help to ensure that the school maintains your confidentiality. If the case becomes public, though, we have experience dealing with the media and making sure you are treated fairly.
