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Advocating for Your Rights
Protecting Your Rights and Due Process in Campus Proceedings
Accused of Title IX or campus misconduct, or facing a university grievance? Our Title IX lawyers represent students, faculty, and staff in education defense matters, from investigations to hearings and litigation. We protect due process and fight for fair outcomes across California. Campus discipline and grievance procedures are often confusing, one-sided, and unfair.
You need experienced advocates who have been through the process, know what to expect, and will fight for your rights and your future. Having represented several hundred students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations through campus discipline and grievance proceedings, Mark Hathaway and Jenna Parker are uniquely qualified to navigate the complexities of campus discipline proceedings and subsequent litigation. We work collaboratively with our clients to create tailor-made strategies to meet your goals and obtain the best possible outcomes.
If you’ve been accused of misconduct, or if you need help with a problem on your campus, we’ll help you fight for fairness and justice.
Practice Areas
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If you’re under a Title IX investigation or preparing for a campus hearing, our Los Angeles Title IX lawyers provide strategy, representation, and due-process protection. We handle investigations, live hearings, appeals, and related court actions when necessary.
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Accused of plagiarism, cheating, or research misconduct? We defend students and scholars in academic misconduct cases, investigations, hearings, and appeals, protecting your academic record and future opportunities.
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Facing student conduct allegations outside the classroom, alcohol or drug violations, harassment, or other code issues? Our education defense team navigates investigations, hearings, and negotiated resolutions to safeguard your status and future.
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Whether you’re filing a discrimination or retaliation complaint, contesting a disciplinary decision, or disputing a grade, we guide you through the university grievance process and advocate for a fair, timely resolution.
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If a university decision violated policy or law, we can petition for a writ of mandate to set aside or correct the action. Our education litigation team drafts, files, and argues petitions and appeals to protect your due-process rights.
Meet the Team
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Mark Hathaway is admitted to practice in California, Illinois, New York, and Washington, D.C., and is certified as a Specialist in Taxation Law by the California State Bar.
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Jenna Parker is admitted to practice law in California and has a background in trial and jury consulting.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
We offer robust legal support to students, faculty, and institutions facing complex educational disputes.
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