This session takes lawyers through the various twists and turns commonly involved in internal investigations in educational institutions.
Attendees wind through scenarios and issues that attorneys may face when guiding clients and parties through such investigations, including Title IX issues, answering questions along the way, such as:
- When is an investigation needed?
- Is a lawyer really necessary, and if so, what is the role of the lawyer?
- How do I set up an investigative plan? What is trauma-informed interviewing?
- What do I do if there are minor witnesses?
- What do I do if criminal liability could be an issue?
- Who do I talk to if leadership is being investigated?
- What about mandatory reporting laws?
- How do I assess credibility in a virtual interview?
- How should I respond if allegations go viral?
- And more…
SPEAKERS
- Shana L. Fulton, Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP, Raleigh
- Benita N. Jones, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, Research Triangle Park
PRODUCED
Session from Where Are We Now? Hot Topics in Education Law (2022 Education Law Section Program), April 8, 2022
APPROVED CREDIT
North Carolina: 1.00 MCLE Hour
PROGRAM PRICING
See pricing below.
Access to the program and content expires ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
