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Informal Resolution Facilitators

Providing outsourced informal resolution or alternate dispute resolution for your Title IX cases.

Why Outsource Your Informal Resolution?

Experienced

Title IX Solutions Informal Resolution Facilitators are attorneys who have completed hundreds of hours of training over decades to practice as professional mediators and arbitrators, teach theory and skills for alternative dispute resolution at top-tier universities, and/or are restorative justice specialists.

 

Multi-Partial

Our facilitators not only understand the procedures required to facilitate the Title IX informal resolution process, but they also recognize the nuanced approach Title IX cases requires and the importance of fulfilling their role in a compassionate and multi-partial way.

 

Purposeful

Title IX Solutions Informal Resolution Facilitators listen to the parties’ expectations and fears, guide the parties toward the most appropriate form of informal resolution, and remain grounded in the true purpose of their role in the process – to help all parties reach an agreeable solution.

 

Meet Our Informal Resolution Facilitators

KENNETH M. CHACKES

KENNETH M. CHACKES

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

PATRICIA A. RIEHL

PATRICIA A. RIEHL

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

MICHAEL S. GEIGERMAN

MICHAEL S. GEIGERMAN

Informal Resolution Facilitator

KIM L. KIRN

KIM L. KIRN

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

MICHAEL T. JAMISON

MICHAEL T. JAMISON

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

KAREN TOKARZ

KAREN TOKARZ

Informal Resolution Facilitator

MELVIN D. KENNEDY

MELVIN D. KENNEDY

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

ROBERT D. LITZ

ROBERT D. LITZ

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

C.J. LARKIN

C.J. LARKIN

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

JAMES W. REEVES

JAMES W. REEVES

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

ANN DAVIS SHIELDS

ANN DAVIS SHIELDS

Informal Resolution Facilitator & Decision-Maker

Why Partner with us?

Our Informal Resolution Facilitators work with the involved parties in every case to establish trust, propose resolution options, and ultimately aim to reach an agreeable solution. This may include mediation, arbitration, Restorative Justice, or other informal resolution options.

In addition to their extensive training in mediation, arbitration, and restorative justice, all Title IX Solutions Informal Resolution Facilitators have completed training required under Title IX as well as training on the impact of trauma on involved parties and intersection of sexual violence and LGBTQ+ communities.

 

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Our Title IX Informal Resolution Services

Our Informal Resolution Facilitator(s) will provide the following services to prepare for, conduct, and finalize the informal resolution process:

  • An informal resolution consent waiver
  • Initial caucus with each party
  • Joint sessions (optional) including a meet and greet
  • Informal Resolution meeting during which the parties share their perspectives (while in the same room or in separate room), provide a description of complaint/defenses, and/or provide the opportunity for apology and/or acknowledgement
  • Shuttle diplomacy
  • If resolved, the drafting of an issuance of the Informal Resolution Settlement Agreement (i.e. Mediated Settlement Agreement)

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    Our Title IX experts include a network of investigators, hearing officers (or decision-makers), informal resolution facilitators, advisors, and policy consultants – all of whom are dedicated to supporting schools promptly and equitably throughout the Title IX grievance process.

    We also offer virtual and on-campus expert-led Title IX trainings and certifications for all Title IX roles.

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