Title: Title IX Law - Allen Law-firm Presentation
1We're the Allen Law Firm. Dedicated to our
Clients.
TITLE IX SEXUAL MISCONDUCT STUDENT CONDUCT
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS CONDUCT PROCEEDING
2About Allen Law Firm
Allen Law Firm focuses on Title IX law. It
protects your right under the law and work to
ensure that all who covered by Title IX are
treated fairly and justly. It provides the
highest quality legal services for our
clients. The main goal of Allen Law is to protect
education and safeguard future. That is why we
help students assert their rights under Title IX,
FERPA, the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
other state and federal laws. Our clients are
mainly students and employees caught in the
rising tide of university disciplinary
investigations, hearings, appeals, and sanctions.
Students often have a right to an attorney in
these matters.
CONTACT (860) 772-4738
3About Attorney
Michael Allen is an experienced lawyer with over
20 years of experience in a wide range of
practice areas, including criminal defense,
student conduct and more. As a former university
professor, he understands academic institutions
from both inside and outside. As an attorney, he
is a veteran of the courtroom and handled many
trials. In Connecticut he started representing
university students, faculty, and staff in
disciplinary proceedings and in court
especially allegations of sexual misconduct,
harassment, and claims brought under Title IX. He
represents both victims and accused, in
investigations and hearings on sexual misconduct
accusations also academic and non-academic
matters. He handles various cases which are
described in next slide.
CONTACT (860) 772-4738
4About Title IX
- Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972
defines that no person in the United States
shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or
subjected to discrimination under any education
program or activity getting Federal financial
help." - Sexual assault is one of the most serious
offenses a person can face in college. Victims of
sexual assault and witnesses or other parties can
report the incident to the Title IX coordinator
for investigation. Both victim and accused can
and should seek the help of a qualified attorney
as soon in the process as possible. Lawyer will
ensure that basic rights to fair proceeding are
preserved, access to relevant evidence, and right
to present own evidence. - Sexual harassment can be physical, verbal, or
visual. School is obligated to investigate the
claim under Title IX procedures, which guarantee
the right to legal representation.
CONTACT (860) 772-4738
5- Title IX legislation was made to bring equity to
athletics, threatening to withhold federal funds
from colleges, universities, or any educational
institution that did not offer equal
opportunities for both men and women whether in
sports or in other educational experiences. - Allen Law can help if one believes that the
university is not providing equal opportunities
in its sports programs.
CONTACT (860) 772-4738
6Know
Know Rights
Know
- Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972
defines that no person in the United States
shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or
subjected to discrimination under any education
program or activity getting Federal financial
help." - Title VI prohibits any institution that receives
federal funds from discrimination based on race,
color, or national origin. - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids
employers from discriminating based on race,
color, religion, sex, or national origin. It
protects employees, regardless of whether
employer receives federal funding or not. Title
VII uniquely covers discrimination on the basis
of religion, which is not covered by either Title
VI or Title IX.
CONTACT (860) 772-4738
7We Understand Your Problem. Contact Us To Discuss
a Solution.
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