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Clark Hill PLC

Higher Education

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Clark Hill PLC

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About

Provided by Clark Hill PLC

To meet client needs, Clark Hill has assembled a robust and well-balanced Title IX team working in all facets of Title IX law, assisting academic institutions and individuals when representation is needed for matters involving Title IX. At Clark Hill, we understand all sides of a situation and drive toward fairness for all.

What Sets Us Apart

Given the vulnerability of students and the obligations of educational institutions under Title IX, Clark Hill has built its Title IX practice with the belief that it’s essential to have attorneys with varied experiences and perspectives in order to help institutions, students/families, and faculty navigate the complex and nuanced world of Title IX compliance, disciplinary proceedings, and litigation.

Those of us who work in this area care deeply about the academic institutions, students, and faculty we work with and work to ensure that all parties have a fair process when discipline or sanctions are considered for Title IX violations. We believe that by offering a full suite of services driven by an understanding of all sides of the Title IX equation, partnered with our neutral practice, our Title IX Team is uniquely qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable about the intricacies of this ever-changing area of the law.

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Higher Education - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Clark Hill is commended for its work in matters related to Title IX, student misconduct, faculty disputes, research misconduct and compliance demands.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at Clark Hill are excellent litigators, have true subject-matter knowledge and put client interests first.

    Higher Education respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Patricia Hamill
    Band 2Patricia Hamill

    Patricia Hamill

    Patricia Hamill is highly regarded for her plaintiff-side Title IX expertise. She regularly represents faculty staff and students in disciplinary proceedings and also provides institutions with compliance and regulatory advice.

    • Patricia Hamill is highly knowledgeable, responsive and gets excellent results.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
    • Patricia Hamill is extremely strong and strategic in her advice.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
    • Patricia quickly builds trusting relationships with clients and institutions.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
  • Band 4Lorie Dakessian
    Band 4Lorie Dakessian

    Lorie Dakessian

    Lorie Dakessian is Co-Chair of Clark Hill's Title IX and Campus Discipline practice, based in Philadelphia. Her work covers representing students and faculty members facing allegations of Title IX misconduct. She is also noted for her expertise in code-of-conduct violations and faculty research misconduct.

    • Lorie Dakessian is an experienced, fierce advocate.

      Higher Education respondentUSA
    • Lorie is a responsible, sharp attorney.

      Higher Education respondentUSA

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