The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss our first few days into the implementation of the new Title IX regulations, and challenges and questions that schools are already facing (Episode 130)

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Jackie Wernz of ECR Solutions to discuss the widespread Title IX confusion and uncertainty with the August 1, 2024 regulatory implementation deadline less than a week away (Episode 129)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss SCOTUS’s recent decision in Loper Bright to overturn the Chevron Doctrine and the potentially significant implications of this decision for Title IX implementation (Episode 128)

Dan Schorr is joined by Jackie Wernz, Director of Civil Rights at the University of Idaho, to discuss the recent federal court Title IX regulations injunctions, potential next steps for these and other legal challenges to the regs, and other complications to consider as we approach the August 1, 2024 implementation deadline (Episode 127)

Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss retaliation policies, investigations, and prevention at educational institutions (Episode 126)

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the new Title IX regulations and the challenging choices that institutions must now make regarding how to structure their Title IX adjudication processes. Should we maintain live hearings? If so, should advisors conduct live cross-examination or submit questions to the hearing officer? If hearings are removed, how do we remain compliant with new laws and regulations, while preserving due process protections and support for all parties? (Episode 125)

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss state legal challenges to the new Title IX regulations and announcements by governors of some states that they will not comply with them (Episode 124) 

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the legal and cultural significance of Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction being overturned, and the use of pattern evidence in criminal trials and Title IX misconduct proceedings (Episode 123)

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the long-awaited release of new Title IX regulations by the Department of Education (Episode 122)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss intake meetings with a focus on intake of Title IX reports. Drawing on experiences as Interim Title IX Officials and Investigators, Alyssa-Rae and Jenna review initial contact with parties, explaining privacy, giving space for parties to speak about their experiences, and remaining neutral while communicating with compassion. (Episode 121)