Strategic Empathy in Title IX and Civil Rights Mediations with Andres A. Ramirez
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Release Date: 02/13/2026
Such a Pretty Picture: A Memoir with Andrea Leeb
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Dan Schorr is joined by attorney and author Andrea Leeb to discuss her compelling book Such a Pretty Picture: A Memoir, which "explores the long shadow cast by childhood abuse and the courage it takes to step into the light" (Episode 177) ---- Andrea Leeb: Such a Pretty Picture (Bookshop): Such a Pretty Picture (Amazon): Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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US Department of Education Releases Final Rule Modifying Title VI Disparate Impact Enforcement with Brigid Harrington
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by higher education attorney Brigid Harrington of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP to discuss the US Department of Education’s recent final rule on disparate impact analysis in Title VI enforcement, and what schools should consider to ensure compliance with federal and state discrimination laws (Episode 176) ---- Brigid Harrington: Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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Retaliation
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss retaliation policies, investigations, and prevention at educational institutions. This episode originally aired June 20, 2024. ---- Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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Vicarious Trauma for Title IX Professionals with Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron to discuss the vicarious trauma that those doing Title IX and Civil Rights work may experience, the importance of acknowledging that trauma, and how to practice self and group care in response to avoid burnout (Episode 175) ---- Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron: Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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The Role of Respondent Remorse in Title IX Cases
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon discuss the ways a respondent’s expression of remorse may and may not be taken into account during a sexual misconduct investigation, hearing, and sanctioning decision, as well as the importance of maintaining the presumption of non-responsibility by not placing the burden to show remorse on a respondent. This episode originally aired January 11, 2024. ---- Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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OCR Duties Moved to DOJ with Beth Gellman-Beer
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
From the NACUA Annual Conference in Nashville, Alyssa-Rae McGinn is joined by Beth Gellman-Beer of Evergreen Education Solutions, LLC to discuss the Education Department’s recent announcement that OCR would move some of its major functions to DOJ (Episode 174) ---- Evergreen Education Solutions, LLC: Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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Tips for Effective Cross-Examination at Title IX Hearings
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss best practices and advice for advisors conducting cross-examination at Title IX hearings. This episode originally aired February 20, 2025. ---- Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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Best Practices for Intake Meetings
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss intake meetings with a focus on intake of Title IX reports. Drawing on experiences as Interim Title IX Officials and Investigators, Alyssa-Rae and Jenna review initial contact with parties, explaining privacy, giving space for parties to speak about their experiences, and remaining neutral while communicating with compassion. This episode originally aired April 18, 2024. ---- Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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Investigating Misconduct in Collegiate Athletics
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss challenges and best practices to consider when investigating alleged misconduct involving college athletes and athletic programs. This episode originally aired October 22, 2023. ---- Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
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Consent Education and Trauma-Informed Communication with Lori Bednarchik
The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast
Dan Schorr and Jade Colon are joined by Dr. Lori Bednarchik to discuss her work with college and university students regarding consent education, trauma-informed communication, and more. This episode originally aired May 26, 2023. ---- Dr. Lori Bednarchik: Dan Schorr, LLC: Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: Dan Schorr Books:
info_outlineAlyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by mediator Andres A. Ramirez to discuss his experience implementing alternative dispute resolution at the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, his current work facilitating mediations in Title IX and Civil Rights matters, and his “strategic empathy” approach (Episode 166)
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