Educational institutions have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure a safe, equitable environment for all students and staff. Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, schools must promptly and fairly address complaints involving discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. A failure to properly investigate and resolve these complaints can lead to significant legal liability, reputational damage, and loss of federal funding. Additionally, improper handling of Title IX matters can erode trust within the school community and create an unsafe learning environment.

At Grutman Law, P.C., we conduct neutral, legally sound Title IX investigations that help schools comply with federal regulations while ensuring a fair and thorough process for all parties involved. As experienced workplace investigators with deep knowledge of employment and education law, we bring a high standard of professionalism and impartiality to Title IX matters.

How We Conduct Our Investigations

Our investigative approach is thorough, impartial, and trauma-informed, ensuring that all parties are treated with fairness and dignity throughout the process. We recognize that Title IX investigations often involve deeply sensitive and emotionally charged allegations. To uphold the integrity of the investigation while minimizing potential harm to those involved, we implement trauma-informed interviewing techniques, which include:

• Creating a safe and supportive environment for complainants, respondents, and witnesses to share their experiences.

• Using open-ended, non-leading questions that allow individuals to recall events at their own pace without feeling pressured or re-traumatized.

• Recognizing the effects of trauma on memory and communication and adapting our approach to accommodate these factors while maintaining investigative integrity.

• Ensuring neutrality by focusing on facts, corroborating evidence, and procedural fairness for all parties.

Beyond our interviewing methods, our investigations include:

• In-depth interviews with all relevant parties.

• Comprehensive evidence collection and analysis, including documentation, digital communications, and institutional policies.

• Detailed, well-documented investigative reports that help institutions make legally sound decisions.

Why Choose Our Firm?

Title IX cases require specialized expertise in handling sensitive allegations, applying legal standards, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies. Our firm is trusted by educational institutions and legal professionals for our meticulous, unbiased, and trauma-informed approach. By maintaining neutrality, professionalism, and strict adherence to Title IX guidelines, we help schools protect their students, staff, and legal standing.

• Conducting impartial investigations of Title IX complaints.

• Using trauma-informed interviewing techniques to minimize harm and enhance fact-finding.

• Ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

• Supporting a safe and equitable educational environment through thorough investigation practices.