Kate V. Davis, frequently partners with K-12 and higher education institutions on civil rights and Title IX issues. Kate has conducted independent investigations for public entities and assists clients with Title IX policy revision and training. She has trained dozens of educational institutions on the new Title IX regulations. Kate also served as an assistant general counsel at a large public university. In this role, she represented and provided direct legal advice to a variety of university departments, including the President, Provost, and the Office of Equal Opportunity. She provided guidance and training on public records Open Meetings Act issues and student privacy issues, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). She has also represented educational institutions during investigations by the Office of Civil Rights and participated in employment-related litigation.