About

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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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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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Notable Practitioners

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Patricia Hamill
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Patricia Hamill
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Band 2

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.

Patricia Hamill is extremely strong and strategic in her advice.

Patricia quickly builds trusting relationships with clients and institutions.

Lorie Dakessian
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Lorie Dakessian
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Band 4

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.

Lorie is a responsible, sharp attorney.

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Patricia Hamill
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Patricia Hamill
2
Band 2
Lorie Dakessian
4
Lorie Dakessian
4
Band 4

Members

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Lorie Dakessian

Maria Dwyer

Vanessa Kelly