Preparation for an External Audit or Litigation

When notice is provided by an external agency that they will be conducting and audit of the current practices, this may seem incredibly daunting especially on top of your daily workload. We are able to assist in proactively preparing for an audit as well as responding to the requirements of the audit. We have worked with the Office for Civil Rights, the Clery Compliance Division of Federal Student Aid, University accreditors, an athletic conference, the NCAA, local and state law enforcement agencies, and University counsel managing litigation matters. Let us assist in making these difficult situations as smooth as possible.

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Consulting and Advisement

At times, questions may arise pertaining to best practices, legal guidance interpretation, interim measures, hypothetical situations, investigations, training obligations, institutional response, collaboration across divisions, or the overall role of a Title IX Coordinator. Having a seasoned professional to speak to, pose questions, aid in facilitating divisional discussions, or collaborate with is helpful and can prevent headaches in the long run.

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Workshops and Trainings

Provide engaging, interactive workshops and training that does not only satisfy compliance obligations with applicable laws, guidance, and policies but also provides examples and scenarios for real-world application. Topics may be directed toward a variety of areas such as prevention strategies; training community on policies and procedures; training staff members who investigate matters; training leadership on oversight collaboration across the institution; and training employees or students on topics of discrimination, harassment, intimate partner violence, mandatory reporting of child abuse, and sexual violence.

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Ben Rabb