We are pleased to announce that Michigan-based attorney Elizabeth Abdnour has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Her practice will focus on cases covering civil rights, employment, education, disability, and sexual and domestic violence.
Dr. Olivarius criticized Chico State University for settling the case lightly.
Dr. Olivarius tells GW Hatchet “until universities are held civilly liable – which requires a party to pay for damages in a lawsuit – they won’t be on the same side of the survivors.”
Sexual abuse victims who were assaulted as adults will have a one-year window to sue their offender in a civil court.
Dr. Olivarius comments on the effectiveness of the University of Michigan’s plan for an independent ethics office. She says it is important that Title IX and similar offices are truly independent of university leadership and are given investigative powers.
Dr. Ann Olivarius comments on the return of Florida International University’s president after sexual harassment scandal.
International law firm McAllister Olivarius is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Mitu to lead its UK Practice, covering employment, M&A, licensing, IP, joint venture and partnership agreements, business immigration services, commercial disputes and commercial property.
Dr. Ann Olivarius talks about her own experience of being strangled and raped by Calvin Hirsch while at Yale.
Gary Xu, the former UIUC associate professor accused of rape and sex trafficking, has lost his attempt to sue for defamation in a Chinese court.
Diverse Issues In Higher Education quotes Dr. Ann Olivarius’ views on the upcoming Title IX battles facing US colleges and universities.
The LSE’s Grace Lordan speaks to Ann Olivarius about the progress that women have made over the last 50 years.
The New York Times speaks to Dr. Ann Olivarius on the anniversary of Title IX.
