Boston Title IX Lawyer

Experienced Advocacy for Student and Faculty Rights at New England Colleges and Universities

The prestige of colleges and universities in the New England region puts Boston at the center of post-secondary education in the United States. Top students from around the world compete for admission to prestigious institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Tufts University, and Boston College.

Further from town, Brandeis University, Amherst College, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Bentley University, and Williams College draw students to Massachusetts to study and build their futures. Boston is also in close proximity to out-of-state top-tier institutions such as Brown University, Dartmouth College, and Middlebury College.

Students who attend college in New England are among the best, and they come because they are seeking the best educational experience. Unfortunately, that experience is sometimes destroyed by forces beyond their control. Students can be accused of violating rules, such as Title IX or the school’s code of conduct, which can damage their reputations and threaten their academic futures and career prospects. Policy violations can include academic integrity accusations such as plagiarism and prohibited use of AI (artificial intelligence). A student’s educational opportunities can also be destroyed if another student or school representative infringes on their civil rights through harassment, discrimination, or an outright violent attack.

When these factors put a student’s future at risk, a Boston Title IX lawyer at Nesenoff & Miltenberg, LLP can work effectively to protect rights and prospects. Our team has decades of experience protecting the rights of students, faculty, and staff on campuses in New England and all over the country. We have successfully represented many student-athletes, coaches, and faculty at Harvard, preserving reputations and ensuring that career trajectories continue forward.

Defense Against Accusations

The team at Nesenoff & Miltenberg, LLP understands what motivates the administrators of colleges and universities, but we do not ever represent these entities. Instead, we use our knowledge to defend students and employees of these institutions against accusations of wrongdoing. We also utilize our experience to help students and staff enforce their rights when those rights have been violated. We work to ensure that individual rights are protected in the face of institutional indifference and incompetence.

When a college student, faculty or staff member is accused of violating Title IX or code of conduct and ethics rules, it is essential to take the matter seriously right from the start. The school’s process of investigating the issues and assessing responsibility can escalate very quickly, so it is essential to have a strategic defense plan that capitalizes on the best opportunities to locate and present evidence to refute the allegations. Even when an accusation involves a serious offense such as sexual assault or intimate partner violence, the proceedings on campus can move forward much more quickly than matters would in a criminal case. The investigations may be handled by a staff member with limited experience, and the complainant and respondent may find themselves in the middle of the hearing process before they’ve had the opportunity to understand their rights and build a case to support their position.

Working with an experienced Boston Title IX lawyer can prevent these types of problems. We protect clients’ rights at every stage in the proceedings and we work effectively to ensure that the best available evidence is presented persuasively to achieve our clients’ objectives. When a school fails to protect a respondent’s due process rights or commits other errors in the course of investigation or adjudication, we know how to pursue appeals effectively both on campus and in court.

Pursuing Justice for Violations

Far too often, educational institutions in New England fail to respect the rights of students and staff. They engage in illegal discrimination in violation of Title IX, Title VI, or other applicable legal requirements. They allow students to suffer from harassment so severe it destroys the ability to gain any benefit from educational programs. And they try to sweep accusations under the rug when campus stars are accused of harming others on campus.

We have a track record of standing up for students and faculty when their rights have been violated. At Nesenoff & Miltenberg, LLP, we fight for remedies that can offset losses and provide justice for those who have been wronged, while establishing precedents that protect others in the future.

When Your Future is at Stake, We Know What to Do

For better or for worse, the actions you take during the college years often have a profound impact on the course of your life. If you don’t effectively defend yourself against accusations of wrongdoing, the damage to your reputation and negative marks on your school record can haunt you far into the future. Educational opportunities may suddenly come to an end, along with career plans. Even future social relationships can suffer when past allegations come to light.

Your reputation and self-esteem can also suffer irreparable harm when your school or someone at the institution violates your rights and you fail to take the right steps to enforce those rights. Even though you’re the victim, the results of mismanaged proceedings can leave you looking like a liar or a fool.

Don’t leave your future to chance. A dedicated and knowledgeable Boston Title IX lawyer at Nesenoff & Miltenberg, LLP can work to uncover the evidence you need to support your claim and determine the most effective ways to ensure that your side of the story receives full consideration. When proceedings on campus result in unsatisfactory outcomes, we know how to win in federal court to safeguard your future and gain justice that is incontrovertible.

Put the Team at Nesenoff & Miltenberg to Work for You

When you’ve been accused of a rule violation or you need to file a complaint to protect yourself, it is important to act quickly to secure the evidence you need to achieve the best outcome. The team at Nesenoff & Miltenberg, LLP can begin working right away to protect your rights and build a successful body of evidence and legal arguments to win your case. It is never “too soon” to consult an attorney for advice about how to protect your rights.

If you have concerns about accusations made against you on campus or violations of your rights under Title IX or other provisions of the law or conduct codes, we encourage you to call us at 617-209-2188 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation.

Our Boston office is located at:

101 Federal Street
19th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
617-209-2188