Title IX Defense in Alaska
Serving students & Faculty nationwideBeing accused of violating Title IX’s prohibitions against sexual discrimination or harassment can be a terrifying experience. Many individuals accused of violating Title IX feel that these proceedings disrupt their daily academic and professional lives as their adversaries try to gather evidence, locate witnesses, and mount a case against them. You are likely overwhelmed. Whether you are a student, parent, or faculty member, it’s important to understand that you have rights. However, you should not expect the school to clearly explain these or treat you fairly. Now is the time for you to take aggressive action to defend your status and reputation.
An experienced lawyer with KJK Student & Athlete Defense can help mount a strong defense on your behalf. We are a nationally recognized legal team that concentrates solely on academic issues, including Title IX proceedings, student misconduct allegations, and special education evaluations. Contact our experienced Title IX defense lawyers today to find out more about how we can help.
The Origin of Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal funding. It states simply, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” It was part of the Education Amendments of 1972 to protect women from gender bias. Women were often rejected from school admissions or participating in athletics, so the law aimed to help them enter colleges and universities, join college athletic programs, and gain access to higher education.
However, today, the law encompasses much more than gender equality. It is now often used as the backbone of many colleges’ sexual misconduct policies. It prohibits sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. When one student assaults another, it may be used as the basis to discipline the accused, often with little due process rights afforded to the accused. The most recent interpretations of Title IX also prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, but the applicability of these rules is hotly disputed, as many states have sued regarding this more liberal interpretation.
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Types of Title IX Cases
Title IX cases can take many forms. Sometimes, allegations are made against the school for discriminating in any of the following on the basis of sex:
- Admissions to the school
- Certain educational programs that tend to be more male-dominated, such as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs
- Athletic programs
- Housing
- Job placement and assignments
- Pay disparity due to gender
Pregnant students can also raise Title IX allegations if they feel they are discriminated against because of their pregnancy or child status.
Title IX can arise when a student or other individual on a college campus feels they are being sexually harassed in the workplace or an educational setting. Educational facilities can be held liable if they know about but fail to address sexual harassment or other inappropriate sexual conduct in programs or activities they sponsor.
Title IX is also implicated when a member of the college community alleges that another member of the college community used sexual violence against them, such as rape, sexual assault, battery, or sexual coercion. Stalking and relationship violence can also fall within the purview of Title IX.
Possible Penalties Under Title IX
Title IX penalties are limited to the power and jurisdiction of the school. Still, penalties can be severe and may include:
- Academic probation: The school could place you on academic probation, requiring you to make better grades and avoid any slight disciplinary matters. If you fail to meet these expectations, you could be suspended or disenrolled from your academic program.
- Housing loss: You may be required to change residence halls or move out of university housing entirely. You can face this consequence as an interim support measure for the alleged victim, even if you are not ultimately found responsible for violating Title IX.
- Loss of participation in college athletics: You can be forced off a college sports team. If you were in school on an athletic scholarship, you could lose that, too.
- Loss of leadership positions: You may be required to step down as a leader from a fraternity, sorority, student government, or other leadership position. The accolades you were hoping to amass by being an actively engaged student could be lost due to these accusations.
- Job loss: If you work on campus, you could be required to change shifts, assignments, or jobs. You could be fired entirely. If you’re a faculty member, you could lose tenure.
- Loss of financial aid: You may lose student loans, grants, or scholarships. You could be constructively forced out of school without this necessary financial assistance.
- Suspension: In some cases, the school may suspend you. This could result in your grades suffering, possibly beyond repair. If you try to transfer schools, the suspension and existence of the Title IX case can be revealed when you sign a FERPA release form.
- Expulsion: In drastic cases, the school may expel you completely from school, interrupting your aspirations of graduating from college.
- Degree revocation: The school can even retroactively revoke any degree they have awarded you.
Title IX is not an exclusive remedy, so the alleged victim can pursue other legal action against you, such as a civil lawsuit or pursuing criminal charges against you. Because Title IX can have such far-reaching implications, it’s in your best interest to speak to a knowledgeable lawyer about your case.
Who Does Title IX Apply To?
Title IX applies to anyone affiliated with a school or education program that receives federal funding, which can include:
- Students
- Faculty members
- Administrative staff
- Vendors
- Employees
Any K-12 school that receives federal funding must follow Title IX rules. Also, any college or university that receives federal funding must also follow these rules. Alaska colleges and universities include:
- University of Alaska Anchorage
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
- University of Alaska Southeast
- Alaska Bible College
- Alaska Pacific University
- Saint Herman Theological Seminary
- Wayland Baptist University
- Kenai Peninsula College
- Kodiak College
- Iḷisaġvik College
- Matanuska-Susitna College
- Prince William Sound College
- Alaska Career College
- Charter College
- Outer Coast College
Why You Need a Title IX Lawyer
As you can see from the potential penalties described above, harsh consequences can result if you are found responsible for violating Title IX. Additionally, many schools are more focused on seeming responsive to the alleged victim, which can leave you without much support during this challenging time. Your peers, professors, or others in the college setting may presume your guilt without even understanding the accusations against you. There is a real possibility that your reputation could be forever tarnished if you don’t take appropriate and decisive action.
To ensure your due process rights are protected, it’s important that you hire an experienced Title IX defense lawyer. At KJK Student & Athlete Defense, we focus on saving futures. We have an in-depth understanding of Title IX rules and regulations and use our unparalleled knowledge and experience to mount aggressive defenses on behalf of our clients. We’ve taken on over 1,000 cases in over 200 colleges and universities.
Our co-chair and partner, Susan Stone, was named Best Lawyers 2025 Lawyer of the Year in Education. This honor goes to only one attorney in each category and location with the highest peer reviews. When your future, reputation, and freedom are on the line, you need an experienced legal team behind you.
Preparing for a Title IX Hearing
One of the most important ways that a lawyer can help you is by assisting you in preparing for a Title IX hearing. While hearings are not required under the current Title IX rules, many schools use a hearing process to allow students to defend themselves.
Our legal team aggressively protects your rights throughout every phase of the case and indicates to the school that we will be prepared to assist students and faculty members at the hearing and appeal levels if necessary. This can often help trigger a more reasonable resolution. If not, we will be prepared to zealously protect you to the extent possible in this forum.
When you have an experienced Title IX defense attorney on your side, you benefit from:
- A full investigation into the accusations against you, including uncovering evidence that calls the alleged victim’s credibility into question
- A personalized defense strategy based on the particular details of your case and the findings of the investigation
- Character witnesses and other witnesses who can testify on your behalf
- Preparation of a strong opening and closing statement that emphasizes the strengths of your case and the weaknesses of the accuser’s case
- A detailed list of questions to ask the accuser and any witnesses
- Preparation of questions you will likely be asked and how you should respond to them
- Emotional support throughout the entire process
We use our advocacy skills to protect your rights and fight for the outcome you deserve.
Appeals
If there is a finding of responsibility against you, that does not necessarily mean the end of the case. There may be valid grounds to appeal an adverse decision. It may be possible to show that the hearing process was fundamentally unfair. A successful appeal could allow you to retry your case or be sufficient for the school to drop the case against you.
Contact Our Title IX Defense Lawyers Today for Immediate Legal Assistance
If you are facing accusations of Title IX violations, you need an aggressive defense. KJK Student & Athlete Defense can help you build it. We can leverage our decades of combined legal experience, success in the courtroom, and strong investigative skills to defend your rights during this critical time. Contact us today for a confidential case review and to learn more about how we can help.
Peer Advice
A Client’s Tips For Facing A Title IX Investigation
I OFFER THE FOLLOWING TIPS
For students who may be involved in a Title IX or related matter, I offer the following tips. First, I recommend that you call a Title IX lawyer before you make any other move. Following that step, one should consider staying away from public statements on the matter. I also recommend that this public silence be countered with engagement in therapy and frequent self-care. Similarly, reach out to the appropriate contact at your school to coordinate supportive measures so that you may continue with your academics. Establishing a list of hobbies and rituals to ground myself was incredibly helpful throughout the ups and downs of the case.
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