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Syracuse University has a checkered past when it comes to Title IX issues. A historic case filed by female athletes spurred changes that influenced the collegiate world. But when the reach of Title IX was extended to allow students to bring complaints against other students alleging sexual violence, the reaction by Syracuse administrators did not yield positive results. Allegations of anti-male bias and unfair treatment in campus proceedings landed the University in court repeatedly.

The University has clearly been eager to project an image as a campus where sexual harassment is not tolerated. In the process, they have trampled the rights of students accused of Title IX violations.

If you are facing allegations of sexual misconduct—even if a formal complaint has not yet been filed—you need to embark on a strategic plan of defense to protect your reputation and opportunities for the future. Working with a dedicated Syracuse Title IX attorney at Nesenoff & Miltenberg is the most direct way to gain a comprehensive strategy and assistance during the campus investigation, disciplinary hearings, and follow-up in court if necessary. Our team understands Title IX and student defense at a level few firms anywhere in the country can match.

Why an Attorney is So Important for Campus Disciplinary Proceedings

It is easy to underestimate the impact of a campus disciplinary proceeding at Syracuse. Whether a student is facing accusations of involving academic integrity or physical misconduct such as intimate partner violence, the outcome of the proceeding can impact the entire trajectory of life from that point on.

If the accusations are not quickly and firmly repudiated, the damage to reputation can become permanent. Scholarships and opportunities for academic and extracurricular involvement disappear overnight. Negative marks on the record can make it difficult to continue with educational plans, even at another institution. It is vital to defend against the allegations effectively and minimize potential future consequences, and at Nesenoff & Miltenberg, we know how to do just that.

Syracuse University Has a Student Title IX Case Management Team

Title IX regulations require universities like Syracuse to provide support for respondents as well as complainants in Title IX cases. Information on the University’s website makes it easy to file a complaint or get information on what to do if you’ve experienced sexual harassment.

But if you’ve been falsely accused of sexual misconduct, you need to dig deep to get any assistance at all. And it is important to remember that if you work with a campus advisor during a Title IX case, that advisor’s loyalty will be aimed at the school rather than you. Moreover, even members of the University’s Student Title IX Case Management Team are not likely to have a sophisticated understanding of Title IX requirements.

When so much is at stake, it only makes sense to rely on an experienced Syracuse Title IX attorney for advice and advocacy rather than a legal amateur provided by the university. You need someone who knows how to take advantage of all the opportunities for defense, and someone focused solely on your best interests.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation to Protect Your Future

Don’t let a Title IX case ruin your life. A vigorous and effective legal defense is the best way to protect your reputation and future prospects. To schedule a confidential consultation with the student defense team at Nesenoff & Miltenberg, call us at 212-736-4500 or contact us online now.