Title IX and College Discipline
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Eighteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 202410/24/2024
Eighteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers have been named 2024 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.
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Kimberly C. Lau and Title IX and College Discipline Practice Team Prevail Against Rutgers University10/11/2024
Warshaw Burstein, LLP announced that Kimberly C. Lau, partner and chair of the firm’s Title IX and College Discipline Practice, and her team including James E. Figliozzi, counsel, and Branden Lynn, associate, succeeded in U.S. District Court against Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, on its Motion to Dismiss their client's Title IX claim.
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Kimberly C. Lau and Warshaw Burstein Title IX/College Discipline Group Release Updated Parent and Student Guides for K-12 and University Settings08/01/2024
Warshaw Burstein, LLP today announced that partner and chair of the Title IX/College Discipline Group Kimberly C. Lau, and her team have released updated parent and student guides to navigate Title IX issues in university and K-12 settings.
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Chronicle of Higher Education Interviews Kimberly C. Lau on Yale Defamation Case07/26/2024
Kimberly C. Lau, partner and chair of the firm's Title IX and College Discipline Group, who herself won a defamation lawsuit for a client at Clemson University, was recently interviewed for the article, "Talking About Campus Sexual Assault Could Get You in Trouble. A Long-Running Legal Fight Shows How," in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Kimberly C. Lau Interviewed by Chronicle of Higher Education on Title IX Regulations04/19/2024
Kimberly C. Lau, Title IX and College Discipline Practice Chair, was interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education on the final changes to Title IX Regulations.
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Kimberly C. Lau Presents to Title IX Lawyers in Washington, D.C.11/17/2023
On November 17, Kimberly C. Lau co-presented "The New, New Regulations and Legal Challenges" at a full-day CLE for Title IX lawyers in Washington D.C.
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The Title IX Insider: Thoughts on the Anticipated Rule, Generative AI in the Classroom, Relevant Case Law, and More11/13/2023
Welcome to the fall edition of the Title IX Insider. With the anticipated release of the Title IX Final Rule, the industry is bracing for drastic changes to how Title IX investigations and hearings will be conducted across the nation.
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ChatGPT on Campus – What You Need to Know10/13/2023
Kimberly C. Lau, partner and chair of the Title IX and College Discipline Practice, suggested the following tips when considering ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools to assist with college work.
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Partner Kimberly C. Lau Guest Lectured at the University of Michigan Law School09/29/2023
Our firm is delighted to share that Partner Kimberly C. Lau has guest lectured in the “Title IX and Higher Education” course at the University of Michigan Law School.
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Partner Kimberly C. Lau Guest Lectured at Syracuse University09/29/2023
Partner Kimberly C. Lau was invited to speak as a guest lecturer in Professor Kristin L. Walker’s Syracuse University “Advanced Litigation Skills - Motion Practice” class.
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Warshaw Burstein Legal Interns Author Article on Title IX Rules04/24/2023
Working with the encouragement and under the supervision of Kimberly C. Lau, partner and Title IX and College Discipline practice leader, legal interns Anna Lauren Bock, Devin Laudenschlager and Emily Pollak authored a scholarly article discussing the Proposed Rule which would amend the current regulations for Title IX as promulgated in 2020 under the Trump administration.
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Five Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named 2022 Top Women Lawyers by Super Lawyers in the New York Metro area03/23/2023 | Super Lawyers
The Warshaw Burstein attorneys recognized this year as Top Women Lawyers in the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers, are Alexis Cirel, Kimberly C. Lau, Sarah A. Steckler, Jennifer Sundt, and Neena Tankha.
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Title IX Insider Winter Edition 202301/24/2023
Welcome to the Winter edition of the Title IX Insider, a periodic newsletter designed to keep students, teachers and faculty, administrators, and educational institutions at both the K-12 level, and at institutions of higher education informed about important updates in the law related to Title IX and college discipline matters.
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Title IX Team Presents "How to Win at Trial" at Full-Day CLE for Title IX Attorneys in Washington, D.C.11/15/2022
Members of our Title IX and College Discipline Practice team presented, "How to Win at Trial" as part of a full-day CLE for Title IX lawyers in Washington D.C. held at DLA Piper on November 11.
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Kimberly C. Lau joined a panel discussion on "The Intersection of Defamation and Sexual Assault"10/03/2022
Kimberly C. Lau joined a panel hosted by the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law to discuss the intersection of defamation and Title IX.
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Eighteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 202209/29/2022
Eighteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers were named 2022 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.
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Webinar: Understanding the Recent Proposed Changes to Title IX09/16/2022
On September 15, 2022, Warshaw Burstein attorneys Kimberly C. Lau, James E. Figliozzi, and Branden Lynn presented a live webinar to discuss how key proposed changes to the Title IX regulations may impact Title IX in both the classroom and the courtroom.
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Comment on the Department of Education’s Proposed Changes to Title IX09/12/2022
Comment Submitted by: Kimberly C. Lau, Esq., James E. Figliozzi, Esq. and Branden Lynn, Esq
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Kimberly C. Lau Profiled on Law.com in "How I Made It" Q&A Series08/11/2022 | Law.com
Partner Kimberly C. Lau was featured in an article on Law.com as part of its "How I Made It" series.
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Warshaw Burstein's Title IX/College Disciplinary Practice Issues Statement on Proposed Changes to Title IX07/26/2022
The current administration released their Title IX Notice of Proposed Rule Making (“NPRM”) on June 23, 2022. This NPRM was released to provide the public with an opportunity to comment before the official rules are issued to replace the current 2020 regulations. As of now the 2020 regulations are still in effect.
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Partner Kimberly C. Lau featured in an article from the National Review07/25/2022 | National Review
Partner Kimberly C. Lau featured in an article from the National Review discussing the proposed changes to the Title IX regulations, "Guilty until Proven Innocent: Biden Title IX Changes Mean Return to ‘Dark Ages’ for Falsely Accused Students."
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Kimberly C. Lau commented in AP article on "LGBTQ students getting new protections under Biden plan"06/23/2022 | AP News
Partner Kimberly C. Lau provided her commentary to the AP News on the newly released proposed Title IX Regulations.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education interviews Kimberly C. Lau in "Here’s How Title IX Could Change Under Biden’s Proposed Rule"06/24/2022 | The Chronicle of Higher Education
In the wake of the Biden Administration's newly released proposed Title IX Regulations, Partner Kimberly C. Lau spoke with the Chronicle of Higher Education about what she views as the most notable proposed changes to the current regulations.
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Kimberly C. Lau Quoted in Just The News regarding Biden-era Title IX Rules06/05/2022 | Just The News
In an article in "Just The News" examining a recent appeals court decision that "suspects" anti-male bias in the President Obama-era Title IX regulations, Kimberly C. Lau commented that she does not expect this ruling will influence the proposed Title IX regulations expected to be released by the Biden Administration this month.
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Title IX and College Discipline Practice Team's $5.3mm Jury Verdict Covered by Various Media Outlets04/22/2022
Kimberly C. Lau and her team obtained a unanimous jury verdict for their client, Andrew Pampu, in defamation and civil conspiracy claims against defendants resulting in an award of $5.3mm following a week-long jury trial in South Carolina.
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Kimberly C. Lau and Warshaw Burstein Team's $5.3mm Jury Verdict Featured in Inside Higher Ed04/07/2022
Kimberly C. Lau, partner and chair of the firm’s Title IX and College Discipline Practice, and her team obtained a unanimous jury verdict for their client, Andrew Pampu, in defamation and civil conspiracy claims against defendants resulting in an award of $5.3mm following a week-long jury trial in South Carolina.
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Kimberly C. Lau and Warshaw Burstein Team Obtain $5.3mm Jury Verdict Against Defendants for Defamation and Civil Conspiracy03/25/2022
Kimberly C. Lau, partner and chair of the firm’s Title IX and College Discipline Practice, and her team obtained a unanimous jury verdict on their client’s, Andrew Pampu, defamation and civil conspiracy claims against defendants resulting in an award of $5.3mm following a week-long jury trial in South Carolina.
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Kimberly C. Lau and Warshaw Burstein Title IX/College Discipline Group Release First-Ever Parent and Student Guides for K-12 and University Settings03/15/2022
The guides answer frequently asked questions that Lau’s group receives from parents and students trying to understand what Title IX is, understand their rights under Title IX, and provide first steps on navigating a Title IX process.
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Fifteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Ranked as 2021 Super Lawyers10/05/2021 | Super LawyersFifteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers were ranked as 2021 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area, including three lawyers who were ranked on the Rising Stars list.
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Kimberly C. Lau Named as an Honoree for Innovative Leadership within a Law Firm as a part of the 2021 “Women, Influence & Power Law Awards.08/23/2021
Congratulations to Title IX and College Discipline leader Kimberly C. Lau for her selection as an Honoree for Innovative Leadership within a Law Firm as a part of the 2021 Women, Influence & Power Law Awards by Corporate Counsel.
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Written Comment: Title IX Public Hearing Regarding Potential Revisions to 34 C.F.R. §10606/17/2021
Title IX and College Discipline practice leader Kimberly Lau co-authored a written statement after testifying at the Title IX public hearing regarding potential revisions to 34 C.F.R. §106.
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Kimberly Lau Testifies Before the Department of Education During Title IX Hearing06/11/2021
On Friday, June 11, 2021, Title IX and College Discipline practice leader Kimberly Lau testified before the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights as part of the week-long public hearing on Title IX.
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Kimberly Lau Named a 2021 "Woman Worth Watching in Leadership"05/18/2021
Congratulations to Title IX and College Discipline leader Kimberly C. Lau for her selection as a 2021 “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in Diversity Journal. This national award recognizes outstanding leaders who demonstrate talent, courage, persistence, commitment and generosity of spirit.
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Kimberly Lau Quoted in Chronicle of Higher Ed Article, "Is a Fair Title IX System Possible?"05/18/2021
Title IX and College Discipline practice leader Kimberly Lau spoke with Chronicle of Higher Education about the complicated nature of the question: Is a fair Title IX system possible?
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Kimberly Lau Quoted In Bloomberg Law Article On How Recent Legal Precedent Impacts Future Changes to Current Title IX Rules04/05/2021
Since last year when the Department of Education issued new regulations on how schools must handle misconduct claims, there has been a notable increase in federal courts ruling in favor of students claiming anti-male bias. Title IX and college discipline practice leader Kimberly Lau is quoted in a new Bloomberg Law article that looks at how recent legal precedent may impact the types of changes that can be made to the current Title IX rules.
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Partner Kimberly Lau featured on The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast03/24/2021
On this week's episode of The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast, Title IX and College Discipline practice leader Kimberly Lau spoke about Women's History Month as well as the history, evolution, and future of Title IX.
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Warshaw Burstein Prevails Over Columbia University in High-Profile Title IX Action01/11/2021
Kimberly C. Lau, partner and head of the firm’s Title IX/College Discipline practice with the assistance of counsel, James Figliozzi, won a Motion to Dismiss and recently achieved a successful settlement for her client in a high-profile Title IX case with Columbia University.
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Thirteen Warshaw Burstein Lawyers Ranked as 2020 Super Lawyers10/29/2020 | Super Lawyers
Thirteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers were ranked as 2020 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area, including four lawyers who were ranked on the Rising Stars list.
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Kimberly Lau Featured in the College Fix on the Inconsistent Enforcement of COVID-19 Policies at On- and Off-Campus Gatherings10/13/20 | The College Fix
Partner Kimberly Lau recently commented on the inconsistent enforcement of COVID-19 policies at on- and off-campus gatherings in College Fix, including students’ lack of notice of what constitutes a violation or possible sanctions for such cases.
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Title IX and College Disciplinary Matters Practice Lawyers to Present New York State Bar Association Webinar on the Department Of Education’s New Title IX Regulations9/29/20 | New York State Bar Association
On September 29, at noon ET, Kimberly C. Lau, James Figliozzi, and Branden Lynn of the firm’s Title IX and College Disciplinary Matters practice, will present a New York State Bar Association webinar titled, “A New Era For Title IX: An Overview Of The Department Of Education’s New Regulations.”
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Kimberly Lau to Speak to the Women’s Law Student Association at Syracuse University College of Law’s Alumni Weekend09/24/20 | Syracuse University College of Law
On Thursday, September 24 at noon ET, Title IX and College Discipline practice chair Kimberly Lau will participate in Syracuse University College of Law’s alumni weekend as part of a panel of alumnae hosted by the Women’s Law Student Association.
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Kimberly Lau Speaks on Syracuse University School of Law JDi Class of 2024 Virtual Alumni Panel08/20/2020
On August 20, Kimberly Lau, partner and chair of the firm’s Title IX and College Disciplinary Matters practice, was a featured panelist on a virtual alumni panel for her alma mater, Syracuse University School of Law, where she spoke to students in the school’s JDi program, an ABA-approved flexible online law degree option designed for talented students who cannot relocate to law school because of work or family commitments.
Kimberly discussed her career and her background, and her experience being an alumna of Syracuse Law. Students had the opportunity to ask the alumni panelists how alumni can help and support their journeys. -
Kimberly C. Lau Featured in VICE News Video on Changes to Standardize Title IX Proceedings on Campus
8/18/2020 | Vice NewsKimberly C. Lau was featured in a VICE News video explaining the changes endorsed by the Department of Education that will standardize how schools address allegations of sexual assault on campus and incorporate due process protections to accused students, including the right to cross-examine accusers through a third party..
As noted by the experts in the video, including Kimberly - who chairs the firm's Title IX/College Disciplinary practice - under the DOE's new rules, all schools are required to hold live hearings with the right to cross-examination, and schools must provide supportive measures to complainants whether they file a formal complaint or not.
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On-Demand Recording of Kimberly Lau’s Lawline Virtual CLE Program on the Future of Title IX Under the Department of Education’s New Regulation’s Now Available.08/07/20 | Lawline
An on-demand recording of Kimberly Lau’s Lawline virtual CLE program on the future of Title IX under the Department of Education’s new regulations is now available
On August 3, Kimberly Lau, partner and chair of the Title IX/College Disciplinary practice, presented a Lawline virtual CLE on the future of Title IX under the Department of Education’s new regulations. The program was attended by more than 100 individuals and provided an overview of the new Title IX regulations and how the key differences of Title IX have been enforced since the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter.
Some of the feedback from attendees of the live webinar included:- “Excellent lesson in what feels like an overwhelming change in law. Presenter made this issue interesting and accessible. Great job.”
- “Well-paced presentation so one could digest the information.”
- “Great presenter! Good balance of objective facts with clear experience.”
- “Outstanding presentation by a very knowledgeable instructor.”
- “Really great and informative!”
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Kimberly C. Lau to Present Lawline CLE Program on the Future of Title IX Under the Department of Education’s New Regulations8/3/2020
On August 3 at 10am ET, Kimberly C. Lau, partner and chair of the Title IX/College Disciplinary practice, will present a Lawline CLE on “The Future of Title IX Under the Department of Education’s New Regulations.” This program will provide an overview of the new Title IX regulations and highlight the key differences with how Title IX has been enforced since the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter. The program will benefit attorneys who represent students, teachers and faculty, administrators and educational institutions at both the K-12 level and at institutions of higher education.
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Kimberly C. Lau to Speak at a New York County Lawyers' Association/Westchester County Bar Association CLE Program on What Schools Need to Know About The New Title IX Regulations7/30/2020
On July 30 at 12:30 p.m., partner and chair of the Title IX/College Disciplinary practice Kimberly C. Lau will speak at a New York County Lawyers' Association/Westchester County Bar Association CLE program on “What Schools Need to Know About The New Title IX Regulations.”
The program will cover the key aspects of the Department of Education’s new Title IX regulations governing how schools must handle claims of sexual harassment and assault, and how the regulations impact higher education institutions and students.
The Legal Intelligencer noted the event in its July 28 People in the News column.
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Kimberly Lau Quoted in The New York Times Article "Lawsuits Aim to Block DeVos’s New Sexual Misconduct Rules"07/16/2020 | The New York Times
Kimberly C. Lau, Partner and Chair of the Title IX College Discipline Practice, was quoted in The New York Times article, "Lawsuits Aim to Block DeVos’s New Sexual Misconduct Rules," where she offers her insight on the pending lawsuits filed to stop the Department of Education's Title IX regulations from taking effect in August 2020.
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Warshaw Burstein Title IX/College Discipline Group Co-Authors Expert Opinion Article for New York Law Journal on New Regulations Demand Due Process for Campus Sexual Misconduct Cases06/29/2020 | New York Law Journal
In an Expert Opinion column in the New York Law Journal titled, "New Regulations Demand Due Process for Campus Sexual Misconduct Cases" written by members of the Warshaw Burstein Title IX/College Discipline Group: Kimberly C. Lau, Litigation Partner and Chair, James Figliozzi, Counsel and Branden Lynn, Associate, the authors review top-line changes in the new Title IX regulations, the renewed focus on due process, and also address the regulations' likely successes and shortcomings ahead of their implementation on August 14, 2020.
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Kimberly C. Lau, defeated a motion to dismiss her client’s Title IX, Due Process and writ of mandate claims challenging a disciplinary decision by UCSB.06/13/17
The significant ruling opens the door to use the federal courts to obtain a writ of mandate under California law to overturn a college disciplinary suspension—without forcing plaintiffs to first challenge state university decisions in state court. The court also adopted the McDonnell Douglas burden shifting framework for Title IX claims, requiring only "a plausible inference that the Defendants’ actions were the result of gender bias.” In sustaining the Due Process claim, the court determined that the student’s rights to notice of all the evidence against him were clearly established and violated here.
