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Litigating for Students: Strategies for Title IX and Student Disciplinary Cases

2025-04-25 13:00:00

2025-04-25 13:00:00

2 Credits

Essential strategies for defending students in campus disciplinary proceedings, covering due process rights, Title IX cases, and effective advocacy techniques.

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Course Overview

Defending Students in Campus Disciplinary Proceedings

Participants will master due process requirements, Title IX procedures, and strategic advocacy techniques for representing students facing academic or misconduct charges. These skills enable effective navigation of hearings, appeals, and potential litigation.

Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn essential strategies for defending students facing disciplinary action, including due process fundamentals, Title IX complexities, litigation approaches, and effective advocacy techniques.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain comprehensive knowledge to advocate effectively for students in campus disciplinary proceedings, hearings, appeals, and potential litigation against educational institutions.

Due Process
Supreme Court cases establish student rights to notice, hearings, and fair adjudication.
Title IX
Current 2020 rules govern sexual misconduct cases requiring cross-examination and live hearings.
Evidence Standards
Preponderance of evidence applies; hearsay is admissible in most campus proceedings.
Disabilities
Manifestation determination reviews required for K-12; higher education students must seek accommodations.
Litigation Strategy
Exhaust administrative remedies before filing; approach varies for public versus private institutions.
Hearing Advocacy
Use holistic approach addressing external factors; attack witness credibility during cross-examination.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn essential strategies for defending students facing disciplinary action, including due process fundamentals, Title IX complexities, litigation approaches, and effective advocacy techniques.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain comprehensive knowledge to advocate effectively for students in campus disciplinary proceedings, hearings, appeals, and potential litigation against educational institutions.

Agenda

Session 1

Understanding and Challenging Campus Disciplinary Procedures

Session 2

Defending Students in Title IX Misconduct Cases

Session 3

Litigating Campus Disciplinary Cases in Court

Session 4

Strategic Advocacy in Hearings and Appeals

clock 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Understanding and Challenging Campus Disciplinary Procedures

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

This session examines the foundation of due process rights in student discipline, analyzing landmark Supreme Court cases like Goss v. Lopez and Mathews v. Eldridge that establish procedural standards. Attendees will learn to identify common procedural flaws, understand the differences between public and private institution obligations, and challenge schools that overstep their authority in misconduct cases.

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

clock 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Defending Students in Title IX Misconduct Cases

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

This session explores the key differences between Title IX proceedings and general disciplinary matters, including the critical S.P.O.O. standard for harassment allegations and consent frameworks. Participants will learn strategies for addressing due process concerns, fighting wrongful accusations, and navigating the complexities of cross-examination rights under current 2020 regulations.

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

clock 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Litigating Campus Disciplinary Cases in Court

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

This session covers when and how to pursue legal action against educational institutions, including exhaustion of administrative remedies and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Attendees will examine emerging case law trends in student rights litigation and learn strategic approaches for engaging school counsel while building compelling breach of contract and constitutional claims.

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

clock 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Strategic Advocacy in Hearings and Appeals

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

This session provides practical guidance on preparing students for questioning and cross-examination, including the holistic one-two-three approach for presenting mitigating factors. Participants will learn techniques for evaluating witness credibility, building strong appellate arguments, and understanding the long-term record implications of disciplinary findings.

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Keith Altman is the founder of K Altman Law, a national law firm that specializes in student defense and complex litigation matters. He is a forensic data analysis expert with experience in pharmacovigilance and safety surveillance in the United States and Canada.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Sedona Conference, Working Group 1 (electronic discovery). Co-chair and founder of the American Association of Justice Electronic Discovery Litigation Group. Has appeared before the Federal Rules Committee on relevant issues pertaining to the Federal Bar Association.

Experience

Founder of K Altman Law. Admitted to federal courts in California, Michigan, Maryland, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Experienced in forensic data analysis and pharmacovigilance and safety surveillance matters.

Keith Altman

K Altman Law

Keith Altman is the founder of K Altman Law, a national law firm that specializes in student defense and complex litigation matters. He is a forensic data analysis expert with experience in pharmacovigilance and safety surveillance in the United States and Canada.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Sedona Conference, Working Group 1 (electronic discovery). Co-chair and founder of the American Association of Justice Electronic Discovery Litigation Group. Has appeared before the Federal Rules Committee on relevant issues pertaining to the Federal Bar Association.

Experience

Founder of K Altman Law. Admitted to federal courts in California, Michigan, Maryland, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Experienced in forensic data analysis and pharmacovigilance and safety surveillance matters.

Timothy Markley

K Altman Law

Dr. Tim Markley is a seasoned educational leader and advocate who serves as the Student Defense Manager at K Altman Law, overseeing the firm’s national student defense practice and advocating for K-12 and higher education students on matters involving academic integrity, misconduct, and Title IX appeals.

Education & Credentials

Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, MSA in School Administration from Fayetteville State University, BA in History from the University of North Carolina Pembroke.

Recognition & Leadership

Southeast Regional Superintendent of the Year. Speaker at national educational conferences.

Professional Involvement

University Field Supervisor at Appalachian State University.

Experience

Over two decades of experience in education. Student Defense Manager at K Altman Law, leading a team dedicated to safeguarding students' rights. Former Superintendent of several school districts where he spearheaded initiatives to improve student achievement, pass significant school bonds, and implement innovative programs. University Field Supervisor at Appalachian State University, mentoring future educators.

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Understanding student disciplinary proceedings, Title IX processes, and due process rights is essential because disciplinary outcomes can permanently impact academic careers, professional licensing, and future employment opportunities.
230+
Lawsuits filed by students against colleges for unfair Title IX disciplinary procedures between 2011 and the implementation of the 2020 regulations.
22.6k
Record number of discrimination complaints received by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights in fiscal year 2024.
13%
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700+
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