Experience Unmatched Legal Protection with Spodek Law Group: Your Nationwide Title IX Defense

Under Title IX, a federal law, colleges and universities across the United States, including Colorado, are prohibited from engaging in any form of sexual discrimination in higher education. This includes sexual harassment and assault. However, a practical consequence of Title IX is that these institutions must aggressively prosecute allegations of Title IX violations or risk losing federal funding.

If you find yourself accused of a Title IX violation, expect your school to prioritize its funding over your rights. Therefore, engaging the expert services of Spodek Law Group and Attorney Todd Spodek as your Title IX advisor is crucial to safeguarding your rights and future.

Why Choosing a Lawyer as Your Title IX Advisor is Essential

Individuals accused of Title IX violations in Colorado have the right to an advisor to navigate the intricacies of the investigation and hearing process. Opting for a trusted faculty member might seem like a wise decision, but with everything at stake, it’s crucial to consider appointing an experienced lawyer for maximum benefits:

• Lawyers are adept at handling confrontational hearings and investigations
• Attorneys possess extensive experience in building and presenting solid cases for clients
• Title IX lawyers possess a deep understanding of the process and potential pitfalls that may jeopardize your interests

The Title IX Investigation Process in Colorado

While each college in Colorado has its unique approach to the Title IX process, the overarching themes remain consistent:

1. The complaint initiates the process: The Title IX process commences when someone files a complaint with the school, alleging that you violated Title IX’s prohibitions against sexual misconduct.
2. No-contact orders filed: A standard response from the school is to file a no-contact order against you, the accused. This order prevents any contact with the complainant and can lead to housing or class reassignments. Other “interim” measures may include “interim suspensions” from classes, residence hall evictions, sports team bans, and other similar actions taken against the respondent.
3. Investigation of the complaint: The school’s Title IX officer or an independent investigator delves into the validity of the allegations made in the complaint. This process often culminates in an interview with the accused.
4. The hearing: Although most schools employ an “investigative” model to determine responsibility, some institutions use a “hearing” model to decide whether a respondent has violated Title IX. In such cases, the evidence for and against the complaint is presented to a panel during a hearing.
5. Sanctions issued: If the panel determines that you violated Title IX, they will issue sanctions against you. These can range from a mere warning to expulsion from college.
6. The possibility of an appeal: If you’re dissatisfied with the outcome of an investigation and/or hearing (depending on the college or university involved) and wish to challenge it, you can appeal by pointing out a defect in the process. Additionally, you often have the right to appeal the sanction itself.

How Spodek Law Group and Attorney Todd Spodek Can Help

Attorney Todd Spodek and Spodek Law Group are devoted to defending clients accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX. If you have been accused of sexual harassment or assault in Colorado, having the experienced team at Spodek Law Group and Attorney Todd Spodek in your corner as your Title IX advisors can make a monumental difference in the outcome of your case. Contact us online or by phone at 212-300-5196 for the legal assistance you need during this challenging time.

Protecting Your Interests at Colorado Colleges and Universities

Spodek Law Group and Attorney Todd Spodek can provide expert guidance as your Title IX advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals at numerous colleges and universities in Colorado.

It is critical to ensure that the Title IX investigation at your college or university is handled properly and that the accused student’s or employee’s interests are protected from the earliest stages of the sexual misconduct investigative process. This is vital because even at schools where a finding of responsibility for sexual misconduct charges is made at a hearing, the investigation sets the stage for the evidence presented to the hearing panel. Furthermore, at schools where the finding of responsibility is made solely through the investigative process, the investigation itself determines whether the accused is found responsible or not responsible for Title IX charges.

Regrettably, some students, families, and college employees make the mistake of not taking the necessary precautions as soon as possible when accused of sexual misconduct. Some people mistakenly believe that if they “just explain what happened,” their school will be fair and impartial, ultimately arriving at the truth. In a perfect world, this might be the case, but in a perfect world, sexual misconduct and Title IX charges would not exist.

Fiercely fighting for his clients’ futures at universities and colleges nationwide for over a decade, Attorney Todd Spodek understands the importance of mounting the strongest defense because he knows that an accused’s academic and professional future is on the line. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead, he prioritizes his clients’ needs and well-being. Todd Spodek is a licensed attorney in multiple states, admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court when needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as a Title IX advisor and educational consultant to students facing sexual misconduct investigations and disciplinary cases in Colorado and across the nation.

Ensure that your or your student’s interests are protected – Contact the National Title IX attorney Todd Spodek and the Spodek Law Group today.