Who is a respondent under the Title IX Final Rule?

Under the Title IX Final Rule, a respondent is defined as the individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of the conduct that could constitute sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, whatever the allegation may entail. A respondent could be the student, a teacher, an employee, a professor, an athletic coach.

If you're a respondent in a Title IX case, having an experienced attorney advisor can help you navigate the process, can help you work towards trying to ensure a fair process and a favorable outcome, and they should be involved as early as possible in the case.