Being a victim of a crime comes with a multitude of costs -- emotional, physical and financial. While many of the costs of victimization are impossible to calculate, such as the pain and suffering of the...
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At many universities, Greek life organizations dominate the social sphere of college campuses. Greek life organizations, and fraternities in particular, control the party atmosphere on their respective campus. The draw of the parties is often what...
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Spring Break can be an excellent opportunity to explore a new country or catch a tan on a sunny beach! However, traveling to a new country comes with risks. It’s important to do some research…
Did you know that more than half of students in colleges and universities involved in clubs, sports teams and organizations have experienced hazing? It occurs in high among both boys and girls that participate in sports...
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In 2013, Michael Deng, a freshman at Baruch College, died after being assaulted by his Asian American fraternity brothers as part of a hazing ritual for new pledges. Members of the fraternity were convicted criminally and...
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As January rolls in, many students return to their college campuses. For many universities, these campuses are in parts of the country with 4 seasons. This means that when the spring semester begins, so does…
It’s difficult to know when and how to help your young adult that are making his or her first venture into the “real” world. When do you need to intervene in their lives? In the case...
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As a student on a college campus, there is a high likelihood that you or a close friend will be exposed to drugs or drug-related activities in some way, shape or form, even if unintentionally. Although…
Last week, Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), who recently introduced legislation to protect Obama-era Title IX guidelines, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who has played a key role in anti-sexual violence legislation both in the military and…
Effectively defending college students against charges of conduct and academic code violations requires an understanding of the multiple interests at play in a college student defense case. The most common mistake made by parents, students, and,...
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On November 3, 2017, I had the honor of moderating a panel discussion on campus sexual assaults at the 2017 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association held in Washington, D.C. Panelists Frank Wu (former…
Is Your College Student in Trouble? How do you find an effective lawyer to help your college student in trouble? You can certainly start by googling: “EFFECTIVE COLLEGE STUDENT DEFENSE ATTORNEY” but to understand what to…
Halloween season at college brings fun “treats” like costumes and parties. But college Halloweens also carries a “trick” most college students and parents need to know about: increased potential for being charged with student conduct violations…
At the beginning of the month, Democrats introduced a bill meant to combat DeVos’s most recent rollbacks of Obama-era Title IX provisions. Specifically, the bill was introduced by Rep. Jackie Speier, a congresswoman representing the 14…
If you have submitted a formal Title IX complaint, it is important to be aware of how Title IX protects you and make sure you are holding your university accountable. Under Title IX, it is prohibited...
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