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Restorative Justice in Title IX: A Human-Centered Path to Resolution
Learn more about how informal resolution fits within the Title IX process in our related article, What You Need to Know About Title IX Informal Resolution. After a Title IX complaint is filed, two main paths come to mind: the formal grievance process and the informal...
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws on Transgender Athletes
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision upholding laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating on girls' and women's school sports teams. The laws define eligibility for girls' and women's teams based...
Title IX Hearings: A Guide to Hearing Facilitation
This article is Part 2 of our hearings series. In Part 1, Practical Approaches to Scheduling, we covered best practices for setting your hearing date and issuing notice. Here, we focus on Title IX hearing facilitation, from pre-hearing preparation through post-hearing...
Patrick Mathis Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Illinois College
Patrick Mathis, Co-Founder and Managing Member of Title IX Solutions, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Illinois College during its 192nd Commencement ceremony on May 3, 2026. Mathis was recognized for his 20 years of service on the Illinois College Board of...
Prioritizing Title IX: Educating Institutional Leaders
This article was reviewed by Susanna Murphy, J.D., Lead Investigator and Advisor, Title IX Solutions Board members and senior-level administrators play a central role in deciding how Title IX is resourced and supported on campus. Budgets for staffing, training, and...
Complex Title IX Investigations: Guidance for Investigators
Title IX investigations rarely unfold in a linear way. Allegations may overlap, and questions may arise about how policy applies as a case develops. New information can also shift what evidence should be gathered over time. As a result, decisions around scope, timing,...
Title IX Hearings: Practical Approaches to Scheduling
This article focuses on practical approaches to scheduling Title IX hearings. In a companion piece (to be published this month), we will explore useful strategies for facilitating Title IX hearings. Scheduling a Title IX hearing requires coordinating decision-makers,...