The Law & Education

In Part 2 of Courtney and Leigh's conversation, they discuss how to manage conflicts of interest on your Title IX team, the single investigator model against current trends in litigation and self-care.  Be sure to tune in to the end to learn about Leigh's recipe for self-care and what she would be doing if she were not in higher ed…. Hint – Broadway!!!  Title IX Coordinators and their team do not...

Do you know the difference between due process and a fair process?  In this episode, Courtney and Leigh Parker, Title IX Coordinator for Life University, delve into the many facets of Title IX compliance – there is so much content that it is divided up into 2 parts again!  They touch on considerations for an effective Title IX Policy, conflicts of interest, who should serve on a Title IX team, due...

Courtney and Scott continue their conversation, delving into the NPRM, the traits of a good Title IX investigator and the difficulties of the job.  Do not miss the end where Scott shares what he would be doing if he were not a lawyer – which completely shocked Courtney – and his day of hooky (shhh…) where he learned that maybe there are some cool lawyers out there besides the two of them.      Con...

Courtney and Scott had so much to discuss that this Episode is 2 parts!  They have a candid discussion about the highs and lows of being a lawyer and what brought each of them to higher education law.  Scott shares some interesting things that he worked on in-house (hint:  A Camel Use Agreement for Hump Day) and you will hear about both of their experiences interviewing for the in-house position –...

In this informational episode, Courtney provides the foundation for her practice – ensuring everyone on campus knows their role in compliance with Title IX and related laws and regulations.  Courtney shares a few examples of what can happen when folks either do not know their role or do not know that they have a role, in compliance as well as some tips for Title IX Coordinators as they assess thei...

Tragically, Harrison Kowiak passed away as a freshman in college in a hazing incident. His mother, Lianne, has become an advocate sharing Harrison's story across the country to hopefully prevent another family from experiencing the same heart break. A moving conversation, Lianne shares not only Harrison's life, but the moments when they were with him as a family when he passed away – something no...

This episode explores microaggressions and the many ways they impact a college campus. Tiffany Cox, Title IX Coordinator for Rhodes College, explains what constitutes a microaggression and how they present themselves in the classroom, workplace, and even Title IX compliance. She provides great resources to consider in educating yourself and your campus to create a more inclusive environment. A for...

Michelle, ADA expert and director of the Disability Resource Center at UTC, sits down with Courtney to discuss the ADA and ways that accommodations may present themselves in Title IX matters. Michelle shares how she came to be an expert in the field, how she built a robust DRC at her institution, and the ways her office works with the Title IX process on campus. Her approach is so crucial at a tim...

In this first episode, Courtney covers the purpose of The Law and Higher Ed Podcast, what you can expect from each episode, a primer on the law related to Title IX compliance and a little about her own background, including fun facts! Website:  www.icslawyer.com   Email:  chb@icslawyer.com