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Legal and Consulting Services for colleges, universities, elementary and secondary schools.

We provide a full range of legal and consulting services for elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education with a specialization in compliance. We partner with school districts and institutions to assist with campus-specific training and policy drafting and review, independent investigations, assistance with Office for Civil Rights and other federal investigations, and litigation. Check out Our Services to learn more.

Courtney H. Bullard

Courtney has over ten years of experience representing institutions, including 8 years as a University system attorney. As in-house counsel, she served as a trusted advisor to the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Athletic Director, Director of Office and and Diversity, Title IX Coordinator, Provost and other top level administrators on all legal matters…
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Mediation Services

Title IX litigation has dramatically increased over the last 5 to 7 years – both litigation brought by complainants and respondents...

Higher Education Services

ICS provides all manner of legal services for colleges and institutions, including in areas such as student affairs, employment issues, public relations, athletics, campus police departments and more.

Title IX Expert Witness

Title IX is a specialized area that requires nuanced knowledge of higher education and school districts as well as a solid foundation of the legal framework. Courtney Bullard serves as an expert witness on a variety of matters for a plaintiff or defense case...

K-12 Services

Public and private school districts face a myriad of legal issues. Complaints of bullying, hazing and sexual misconduct within the K-12 environment...

Speaking

Courtney is a thought leader in the area of Title IX compliance. She is a highly sought after speaker and trainer on compliance and other legal matters affecting college campuses and school districts nationwide. Courtney is known for her ability to engage audiences, address difficult topics, and connect through humor.

Special Counsel

Institutions encounter a wide array of legal issues managing compliance with Title IX and related matters. Our signature services provides unlimited...

Training

Training is more important than ever in this ever changing Title IX landscape for all facets of your campus or school district. For institutions of higher education...

Dr. Roger G. Brown, Chancellor Emeritus
University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Courtney is an experienced and effective legal counsel for any educational institution in need of training, planning and policy writing. For five years, she worked with me as in-house counsel for UTC. She was knowledgeable, hard-working and always devoted to protecting the University’s best interests.

5.0

2019-02-20T08:55:22+00:00

https://icslawyer.com/testimonials/954/

Deirdre Honner – Director of Employee Development and Safer Spaces Coordinator
Calvin College

Courtney is so many things to us: subject matter expert, trusted partner, provides wise counsel regarding our policies, processes, and training. Best of all, she has gotten to know us and is delightful to work with!

4.0

2019-02-20T08:56:45+00:00

https://icslawyer.com/testimonials/deirdre-honner-director-of-employee-development-and-safer-spaces-coordinator-calvin-college/

I feel that this is some of the most effective training I have had. The hands on part of doing mock investigations was most helpful. By actually going through the motions I am able to better retain what I learned.

2019-04-19T08:35:06+00:00

https://icslawyer.com/testimonials/1366/

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
The University of Southern Mississippi

Courtney provides invaluable assistance with Title IX compliance, including real-time legal advice during complex investigations. Courtney understands the different roles that each division plays in the investigative process and works diligently with student affairs professionals to ensure that they understand not only their role in that process but also the legal requirements mandated by federal law

5.0

2019-02-20T08:57:21+00:00

https://icslawyer.com/testimonials/dr-dee-dee-anderson-assistant-vice-chancellor-of-student-affairs-the-university-of-southern-mississippi/

This training was incredibly helpful in understanding the role and expectations of the investigator in a Title IX case. I am definitely going to take advantage of the available webinars and upcoming podcast series. The training was also very interactive which really helped my learning.

2019-04-19T08:34:03+00:00

https://icslawyer.com/testimonials/1365/

Robert Ratchford
Chief of Police, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

As Chief of Police for campus law enforcement, I worked with Courtney through numerous legal issues over an 8 year period. She provided sound guidance during sensitive employment and compliance related matters that arose as well as assistance in policy drafting. I highly recommend her services.

5.0

2019-01-31T17:43:35+00:00

https://icslawyer.com/testimonials/robert-ratchford-chief-of-police-university-of-tennessee-chattanooga/

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New Title IX Rules and Regulations

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In November of 2018, the Department of Education released its anticipated proposed Title IX rules. F..

A Circuit Split on Cross-Examination Rights

Last week, the First Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a 2018 ruling from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals concerning an accused’s right to cross ..

Show Me The Money! The New FLSA Overtime Standards

Over the next six months, employers will be scrambling to comply with the new overtime standards released by the U.S. Department of Labor on May 18, ..

Lessons From Baylor

Baylor University’s board of regents recently announced its intent to terminate its head football coach, sanction and place its athletics director o..

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Legal and Consulting Services for colleges, universities, elementary and secondary schools.