In April of 2024, the Department of Education approved New Title IX rules, which are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2024. Our firm is closely monitoring ongoing challenges to these new rules in court, and is working hard to provide you the most up-to-date information. Click here to learn about the current state of Title IX and how we can help if you are involved in a Title IX case.
If you're a complainant in a Title IX case at a school or college in Rhode Island, you need to fully understand the process your school will use to investigate the complaint involving sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. As the complainant, in light of the Title IX Final Rule, it's critical to have the support of someone to represent you through the process who's solely dedicated to protecting your rights and interests.
It's critical to make certain that the school does a full and fair and complete investigation, and thoroughly and appropriately evaluates the complaint to make certain that justice is obtained. It's critical to make certain that the school follows all Title IX rules, and if the school does not do so, it's important to understand that action can be taken against the school to address such a concern. An experienced attorney advisor will be your best ally to help you understand and navigate the Title IX process and they should be involved from as early as possible in the case.
Rhode Island colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as a complainant's Title IX advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:
- Brown University
- Bryant University
- Community College of Rhode Island
- Johnson & Wales University – Providence
- Naval War College (exempt from Title IX and the Clery Act)
- New England Institute of Technology
- Providence College
- Rhode Island College
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Roger Williams University
- Salve Regina University
- University of Rhode Island
Title IX cases can be a fight regardless of your corner and fighting for justice is what Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm do for clients across the United States day in and day out! If you or your child is the victim of Title IX sexual harassment or sexual misconduct in Rhode Island and the K-12 school, college, or university is not taking your concerns seriously, or there are issues with the school's response or the fairness of the process, or you simply want to make certain you are not outclassed in the fight, you must have the best Title IX advisor in your corner, and Joseph D. Lento has unparalleled experience and expertise in Title IX cases which he can put to use for you so that any wrongdoing is put to an end.
Fighting passionately for the future of his clients at schools throughout the nation, Joseph D. Lento knows how important it is that a student's Title IX complaint is properly addressed and resolved by a school so that justice is served. Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm do not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritize their clients' needs and well-being. Joseph D. Lento is a licensed attorney in New Jersey and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as a Title IX advisor to complainants in Rhode Island and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's rights and interests are protected through the Title IX grievance process - Contact National Title IX Attorney Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686 or by completing our online form.