Why Choose Hathaway Parker?
We’ve assisted several hundred students, faculty, staff, and organizations in campus discipline and grievance proceedings, and we are responsible for most of the litigation in this area in California. We are recognized as one of the leading law firms representing those accused of misconduct and are committed to upholding fairness and justice and ensuring that your rights are protected and your voice is heard. With a deep understanding of school discipline policies and grievance procedures and the law, we offer personalized, compassionate support to our clients as we navigate the issues together. We will educate you about your rights so you are well-equipped to advocate for yourself, and we will make sure your rights are protected at every stage of the campus proceeding. Trust Hathaway Parker to fight for your future and help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding.
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Academic misconduct encompasses conduct that is alleged to have occurred in an academic setting, such as plagiarism, cheating, and research misconduct.
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Non-academic misconduct refers to behaviors outside the classroom that violate a school’s code of conduct.
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A university complaint or grievance is a formal process by which students, faculty, staff, or organizations can address issues of concern within the academic institution.
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If your school has made a decision or taken an administrative action that you don’t agree with, you may be able to challenge it through a legal process by filing a petition for writ of mandate to obtain a court order compelling the school to set aside their decision, stop their administrative action, or take administrative action.
Practice Areas
Mark Hathaway
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. Mark’s experience representing individuals and companies accused of complex financial crimes, government fraud, tax crimes, and related administrative, civil, and regulatory matters, has helped him to navigate complex Title IX sexual misconduct investigations, adjudication proceedings, and court litigation. Since stepping in to help a family friend at Occidental College in 2013 (See “Occidental Justice”), Mark has assisted more than one hundred students and faculty in Title IX misconduct cases, both complainants and accused, with many cases resolved at the campus level. Mark received his undergraduate degree from California State Polytechnic University and his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California.
Jenna Parker
Jenna Parker is admitted to practice law in California and has a background in trial and jury consulting. Since 2015, Jenna has assisted more than one hundred students and professors through intricate administrative disciplinary proceedings and subsequent litigation. Understanding that sexual misconduct allegations can have a devastating impact on those accused and their families, Jenna closely observes developments in state and federal Title IX and administrative law to ensure that her clients receive due process and fundamental fairness in university Title IX proceedings. Jenna received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California.
List of Universities, Colleges, and Institutions
Abraham Lincoln University
Academy of Art University
Alliant International University
American University
Boston University
Brandman University
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly SLO
California Baptist University
California Western School of Law
Chapman University
Charles R. Drew Uni. of Medicine and Science
Concordia University
Cornell University
CSU Channel Islands
CSU Chico
CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU Fresno
CSU Fullerton
CSU Long Beach
CSU Los Angeles
CSU Maritime Academy
CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Northridge
CSU Sacramento
CSU San Bernardino
CSU San Marcos
Davenport University
Dominican University of California
Duke University
DuPaul University
Grand Canyon University
Humboldt State University (CSU)
John Paul the Great University
La Sierra University
Loyola Marymount University
Marymount California University
Northwestern California Uni. School of Law
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Purdue University
ArtCenter College of Design
Claremont McKenna College
Davidson College
East Los Angeles College
Harvey Mudd College
Kenyon College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles College of Music
Mt. San Antonio College
Occidental College
Ohlone Community College
Paul Smith’s College
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Rio Hondo Community College District
Riverside Community College
Saddleback College
Santa Barbara City College
Scripps College
Skyline College
Westmont College
Whittier College
California Institute of Technology (CalTech)
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Keck Graduate Institute
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Pratt Institute
Rider University
Sam Houston State University
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Seton Hall University
Sonoma State University
Southern California Uni. of Health Sciences
Southwestern Law School
Stanford University
Temple University
Texas Christian University
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The University of Texas at Austin
Touro University
Towson University
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Hasting School of Law
UC Irvine
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
UCLA
University of La Verne
University of Portland
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Wyoming
USC
Utah State University
Villanova University
Western University of Health Sciences
Other
Art of Acting Studio (Stella Adler Studio)
Center for Discovery
County of Santa Barbara
Huntington Hospital Internal Medicine
Law School Admission Council
State of California, Office of the Treasurer
Workplace Conduct Unit – California Senate
High Schools
Berkeley High School
California High School
Jean and Jerry Friedman Shalhevet High School
Midland School
Providence High School
South Pasadena High School
Tamalpais High School
West Ranch High School
Middle Schools
El Cerrito Middle School
Academy’s (K-12)
Brandeis Marin
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Hamilton School (Novato Uni. School District)
John Adams Academy
Khan Lab School
New Roads School
Oaks Christian School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Sequoyah School
Sunshine Montessori School Chino Hills
Viewpoint School
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