Lorie Dakessian

As Co-Chair of the Title IX & Campus Discipline practice (www.titleix.law), Lorie represents college students and faculty members nationwide who are under investigation for, or who have been disciplined by their colleges or universities for, alleged violations of sexual harassment and misconduct and academic misconduct. She also represents faculty members who are under investigation by their universities and federal agencies for allegations of sexual harassment or research misconduct. She brings litigation against colleges and universities when a resolution cannot be reached at the disciplinary level. In addition, Lorie has represented complainants who raise and pursue assault or harassment claims within universities. She works closely with her clients to ensure that they understand the university’s process, seek procedural safeguards, and are afforded a fair hearing. She helps students and their families understand and fully prepare for investigations and hearings and, where appropriate, helps clients who are seeking informal resolutions with the school while navigating the complicated issues accompanying mediation. Lorie also is experienced with situations that may be complicated by mental health concerns or the need for disability accommodations. Given her experience, Lorie has published articles and has been sought out to present nationally on Title IX representation and litigation, including its intersection with criminal law.

Before entering private practice, Lorie served as a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.