One of the most common things I hear from students, employees, professors, physicians, and professionals facing investigations is this: “I didn’t do anything wrong.” Sometimes they are correct. Sometimes the allegations are exaggera…

When students learn that they are facing disciplinary charges, they usually focus on the immediate consequences. Will I be suspended? Will I be expelled? Will I lose my scholarship? Those concerns are understandable. A suspension or expulsion can fee…

Most people believe that an investigation begins when they receive an email. It doesn’t. By the time a student, employee, professor, physician, or professional receives notice that they are under investigation, important decisions may have alre…

Few moments create more anxiety than receiving notice that you are under investigation. Whether the allegation involves academic misconduct, a Title IX complaint, professional school discipline, employee misconduct, or a licensing board inquiry, most…

For most students, the email arrives without warning. One moment, everything is normal. The next, a university official informs you that a Title IX complaint has been filed and that you are under investigation. Panic often follows. Students immediate…

Most people believe careers end because of incompetence. They imagine poor performance reviews, missed deadlines, ethical violations, or major professional mistakes. Sometimes that happens. But as a lawyer, I have learned that careers, reputations, l…

Never before have so many people possessed so many credentials. Bachelor’s degrees. Master’s degrees. Doctorates. Certifications. Professional licenses. Specialized training programs. For decades, we have been told the same thing: if you…

Every year, schools produce graduates with impressive resumes. They have high GPAs. Advanced degrees. Certifications. Honors. Awards. Many are intelligent. Some are brilliant. Yet a surprising number struggle when confronted with the challenges of re…