Title IX Defense Indiana
Serving students & Faculty nationwideIf you have been accused of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment in a college setting, your reputation and future can be at stake. Title IX is a wide-sweeping federal civil rights law that can derail your life if you are determined to have violated it. If you are facing accusations of violating Title IX, you need an experienced Title IX defense lawyer.
What Is Title IX?
Title IX is a landmark U.S. federal civil rights law that was made part of the U.S. Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex-based discrimination from any education program or activity that receives federal funding. This law ensures equal opportunities in academics and athletics regardless of sex and covers issues such as:
- Discriminatory decisions based on sex in admissions, unless the school only allows one sex
- Providing equal funding for athletic programs for both sexes
- Prohibiting harassment based on sex, including for demeaning people of one sex or demanding sexual favors from someone who is not interested, or as a quid pro quo arrangement in exchange for favorable treatment
- Preventing sexual violence between peers, faculty, and students, and others
- Protecting victims of dating violence on college campuses
The most modern interpretations of Title IX include prohibitions against people based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, but many lawsuits have been filed to block them. This matter is still pending.
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Common Violations Under Title IX
A person can face Title IX violations for various forms of discrimination and sexual misconduct, such as:
- Sexual discrimination: It is illegal in most cases to discriminate in the college or academic setting against a person due to their sex.
- Sexual harassment: Sexual harassment involves an exchange for favorable treatment or withholding negative treatment for sexual favors (quid pro harassment) or with such severity or pervasiveness to the extent that it alters the terms and conditions of a person’s education or work (hostile environment harassment).
- Sexual violence: Sexual assault, rape, and battery are prohibited in academic settings and can result in different consequences than those rendered in criminal cases.
- Dating violence: Domestic violence, stalking, and other misconduct between people involved in a romantic or dating relationship can also be prohibited under Title IX policies.
If you have been accused of violating Title IX, contact KJK Student & Athlete Defense for legal representation.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer If I’m Accused of Violating Title IX?
Title IX can result in significant consequences if someone is found responsible for violating this federal law, including:
- Suspension or expulsion
- Job loss or loss of tenure
- Requirement to change job or class schedules
- Removal from student housing or the requirement to change student housing
- Removal from leadership positions on campus or from a collegiate team
- Loss of scholarships, funding, and loans
Without a robust defense, you can face serious consequences that interfere with your future or prevent you from achieving your academic goals. Because many schools are overzealous in enforcing Title IX, these cases often result in unfair proceedings against the accused. School administrators may jump to conclusions and deny the accused their due process rights.
Under Title IX, the person accused of violating these rules usually has the right to select an attorney or other person as their advisor. However, Title IX defense lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the law and can also assist with other types of cases that stem from Title IX cases. They can advise you of your rights and protect them throughout the administrative process.
Why Should I Choose KJK Student & Athlete Defense as My Legal Advisor?
While you have the right to choose anyone you want to protect your interests in these complex matters, KJK Student & Athlete Defense has received national recognition for its work in this legal arena. Our co-chair and partner, Kristina Supler, was named Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for 2026 in the education category, an award provided to only one lawyer in each category and location.
In addition to Attorney Supler, our other lawyers have successfully helped more than 1,000 students, faculty members, and others at more than 200 colleges and universities, culminating in an unparalleled level of success and focus in educational cases. We are the go-to source when you or your child is facing allegations of Title IX, campus misconduct, and related criminal prosecutions.
Because we regularly represent students and faculty members in criminal proceedings, we can explain how your Title IX case will affect your criminal case and vice versa. We also help clear the reputations of the wrongfully accused. We encourage you to contact us for a confidential consultation.
The Title IX Investigative Process
Every Title IX case throughout the country is different because every school and university is responsible for creating its own Title IX policy and then following it when allegations of violations arise.
The first step occurs after a Title IX complaint is made. The Title IX coordinator meets with the claimant to get a general idea about the case and to confirm that it falls within Title IX’s purview. If it does, the official Title IX process begins.
The Title IX coordinator notifies the respondent of the allegations against them. They describe the general process involved in this type of case. The accused receives a written notice of the allegations against them, including the identities of the parties involved, the specific policies they are alleged to have violated, and the date and location of the alleged incident.
A Title IX investigator meets with the accuser and conducts an interview. They take additional evidence, such as screenshots from the accuser’s phone of text messages or social media messages. The investigator also interviews the accused and any witnesses.
The investigator prepares a written report summarizing the evidence and the statements from those they interviewed. The parties are given an opportunity to review the investigative report and respond to it.
Some schools and universities offer a formal hearing process that operates similarly to a trial. Each party can provide an opening statement. They then provide testimony to the hearing panel. The other party has an opportunity to ask them questions with written questions that are prepared before the hearing. The hearing panel receives any evidence that is presented during the process. The parties give closing statements.
At the conclusion of the hearing or the investigative review process, the decision maker determines whether the respondent has violated Title IX and, if appropriate, issues sanctions. The parties generally have a right to appeal the decision, but appeal grounds are limited to significant flaws in the process, rather than just disagreeing with the outcome, such as bias or conflict of interest, discovery of new evidence not previously available, or procedural errors.
Colleges and Universities Throughout Indiana
Indiana is home to dozens of colleges and universities, including the following:
- American College of Education
- Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
- Anderson University
- Ball State University
- Bethany Theological Seminary
- Bethel University
- Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary
- Butler University
- Calumet College of St. Joseph
- Chamberlain University Indiana
- Christian Theological Seminary
- College of Biblical Studies
- College of Court Reporting
- Concordia Theological Seminary
- DePauw University
- DeVry University–Indiana
- Earlham College
- Fortis College
- Franklin College
- Goshen College
- Grace College & Seminary
- Hanover College
- Holy Cross College
- Huntington University
- Indiana Bible College
- Indiana Institute of Technology
- Indiana State University
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Indiana University Columbus
- Indiana University East
- Indiana University
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- International Business College–Indianapolis
- Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Lincoln Tech
- Manchester University
- Marian University
- Martin University
- Mid-America College of Funeral Service
- Oakland City University
- Purdue University
- Purdue University Global
- Purdue University Northwest
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Saint Mary’s College
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
- Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology
- Salem University–Indianapolis
- South College–Indianapolis
- Taylor University
- Trine University
- Union Bible College and Academy
- University of Evansville
- University of Indianapolis
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Saint Francis
- University of Southern Indiana
- Valparaiso University
- Vincennes University
- Veritas Baptist College
- Wabash College
What to Look for in a Title IX Lawyer
If you attend a school, university, or college, or are a faculty member who has been accused of Title IX violations in Indiana and have decided that you need a Title IX defense lawyer to help you with this process, you should know that not all attorneys are the same. When selecting a lawyer for help with your Title IX case, look for the following:
- Experience handling Title IX cases and other educational law matters
- Extensive knowledge of Title IX policies, procedures, case law, and precedent
- Experience with your school or college’s Title IX policies or similar ones and their processes
- A proven ability to conduct thorough investigations, identify weaknesses in claimants’ claims, and develop personalized legal strategies that are customized to a client’s specific case
- Trial experience, which helps with preparing respondents for hearings, evidence collection, and creating persuasive legal arguments
- A proven track record of success in Title IX cases
- An approachable demeanor so you feel comfortable throughout the Title IX process
At KJK Student & Athlete Defense, we have all of the characteristics above, making us uniquely positioned to capably handle your Title IX matter. Contact our nationally recognized education law attorneys to begin the process of establishing your Title IX case.
Contact KJK Student & Athlete Defense for a Confidential Case Review
If you have been accused of violating Title IX, you need to act immediately to begin building a robust defense and to protect your future. KJK Student & Athlete Defense can provide legal assistance and representation throughout the entire process, serving as your dedicated legal advocate and confidante. Contact us today for a confidential review of your case.
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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