Title IX and Academic Misconduct
For students, faculty, and researchers, accusations of misconduct can jeopardize far more than enrollment or employment. These matters often unfold quickly under confidential processes that limit due process. The consequences – expulsion, lost funding, reputational harm, even parallel criminal exposure – can be life-altering. Navigating these cases requires clarity, judgment, and a deep understanding of institutional systems.
Filed a federal lawsuit against a university that unfairly disciplined client for alleged “dating violence” even after a decision-making panel had found him not responsible. The case settled on favorable terms that preserved client’s academic standing and record.
Filed a state lawsuit seeking injunctive relief and damages against a secondary school that had expelled a student who was the victim of bullying by other students. The case settled on favorable terms that permitted client to complete the academic year.
Represented a student at a major research university who was the victim of sexual assault in dealings with university officials and counsel for the perpetrator
Represented a former assistant to a prominent university professor accused of academic misconduct in dealings with the university and counsel for the accused professor.
Fick & Marx represents individuals facing serious allegations at colleges, universities, and research institutions. Based in Boston, we operate in the heart of one of the world’s leading academic centers and understand how these institutions work – from Title IX offices and disciplinary panels to research oversight bodies.
These cases demand discretion, subject-matter fluency, and strategic focus. Our lawyers, themselves Ivy League alumni, bring the same intensity and advocacy whether the venue is a campus hearing room or a courtroom.
We represent clients in matters involving:
- Research Misconduct
- Student Discipline and Title IX Cases
- Academic Fraud
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