Title IX at 50: How 37 words changed the world for women (The Christian Science Monitor)
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Dr. Ann Olivarius speaks about her participation in the pivotal moment in the Title IX history.
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Dr. Olivarius reflects on 50 Years of Title IX at the 19th Represents Summit
Dr. Ann Olivarius joins National Women’s Law Center and End Rape on Campus representatives to discuss the impact of Title IX on gender equality in education and how universities can improve.
McAllister Olivarius Names Kelsey Murrell Lead of its Higher Education Practice
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Kelsey Murrell to Higher Education Practice Lead – focused on representing students, staff, and faculty members who have experienced discrimination, sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Rebooting Title IX: The view of a plaintiff in Alexander v. Yale (SmartBrief)
“After 50 years, Title IX needs a system upgrade.”
In a column for SmartBrief, Ann Olivarius reflects on Title IX 50 years on and her role as a pivotal participant in the landmark US case Alexander v. Yale University.
Oxford college pays damages to woman after alleged rape by fellow student (The Guardian)
The Guardian reports on our client’s settlement with Lady Margaret Hall, accused of negligence and discrimination for the way she was treated after reporting rape by a fellow student.
Dr. Olivarius quoted in Inside Higher Ed on FIU Resignation
Ann is quoted in an Inside Higher Ed on Florida International University President Mark Rosenberg resigning over sexual misconduct.
FIU President Resigns Over ‘Emotional Entanglement’ With Colleague (NBC6 Miami)
Dr. Ann Olivarius discussing the resignation of the FIU President amid harassment allegations. Ann speaks to how the alleged allegations are against the law.
Why Colleges Struggle to Root Out Professor Misconduct, in One Deposition (The Chronicle of Higher Education)
The Chronicle of Higher Education covers shocking deposition footage from our case against UIUC with the then dean, Barbara Wilson, saying she was “powerless” to discipline Professor Gary Xu’s abusive relationship with his student.
This Trailblazing Feminist Lawyer Has Made Tackling Sexual Harassment Her Life’s Work (British Vogue)
At the age of 66, Dr. Ann Olivarius has worked on many sexual harassment cases, made legal history and more. Here Olivarius talks to British Vogue about her life’s work.
The campus crisis (Tortoise)
Deep dive into ‘the campus crisis’ of widespread sexual harassment and abuse.
Georgina Calvert-Lee “who secured tens of thousands of pounds for the Warwick group chat women” quoted on how universities risk breaching the Equality Act.
Universities accused of failing sexual misconduct victims with inadequate policies and lack of enforcement (iNews)
“The Reclaim the Campus report is a necessary reminder that many universities have a long way to go before their campuses will be safe and healthy spaces” Georgina Calvert-Lee tells iNews.
Top unis are hiring investigators to deal with students accused of sexual assault (The Tab)
Some of the UK’s top universities are hiring sexual assault investigators. Georgina Calvert-Lee told The Tab it is a “positive step”, but could still not “guarantee an absolutely perfect bias-free outcome for the complainant.”