Ms. Emerzian is experienced at advising on policy development, student and employee complaint investigations, corrective action, and managing complex and multi-complaint Title IX cases. Ms. Emerzian is trained in traditional and interest-based negotiations which she brings to the informal mediation process, and also provides hearing officer/decision-maker services. She also has a training in implicit bias. NACUA and NASPA T9 Coordinator Certified. Cornell Diversity & Inclusion Certificate. NASPA Informal Resolution Certificate. SEEDS Restorative Justice pending (Spring 2020).

Ms. Shankar advises on student matters, Title IX, anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and bullying matters for K-12 and higher education institutions. Ms. Shankar conducts investigations for claims of employee fraud, discrimination, harassment, and Title IX violations. She takes a holistic approach to investigations process, from initial communications, advising on supportive measures, and report preparation. NACUA and NASPA certified.

Ms. Contreras provides legal services in student conduct, HR law and special education to the firm’s clients. She provides investigation and decision maker services in Title IX matters. In particular, her background in child development and special education law makes her an ideal match for matters involving younger kids and participants with disabilities. NASPA certified, FSU Victims Services Certificate, Cornell Diversity and Inclusion Certificate.

Ms. Valero provides support to the attorneys with scheduling, document management, report editing and serves as a resource for the team and our clients on daily administrative matters. She also serves as a facilitator for informal resolution of Title IX matters and Spanish language translator. Her past experience includes management-level administration in the healthcare sector. NACUA T9 Coordinator Certified. NASPA Informal Resolution Certificate. COS Paralegal Certificate.