Nationwide Title IX Defense Led Directly By Experienced Counsel

Experienced Defense for Students, Faculty & Staff Nationwide

At Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC, we defend students, faculty, and staff facing Title IX allegations nationwide. Attorney Patrick J. Saccocio has practiced law since 1989 and has led our Title IX-focused firm since 1999. We combine decades of courtroom and campus advocacy with a clear goal: protecting your due process rights and your future when the stakes are highest.

Title IX accusations can threaten enrollment, employment, reputation, and professional opportunities, and they can unfold alongside a criminal investigation. Our Title IX team stays current on evolving policies and guidance so we can respond quickly and strategically from the first contact with a Title IX coordinator or investigator.

If you have been notified of a Title IX complaint or campus sexual misconduct investigation, contact us immediately at (737) 200-2332 to speak with our team and access our Emergency Title IX Assistance line.

Why Work With Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC

Choosing counsel in a Title IX case means choosing who will guide every decision that affects your education or career. We structure our practice so you work directly with seasoned counsel from start to finish.

Direct Case Leadership From Patrick J. Saccocio

Attorney Patrick J. Saccocio personally leads every Title IX matter and rarely delegates to another lawyer. You have direct access to the attorney responsible for strategy, communications with the school, and preparation for interviews or hearings.

Prosecutorial & Criminal Defense Background

Before entering private practice, Patrick J. Saccocio served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. That prosecutorial perspective informs how we assess risk, anticipate investigative steps, and advise clients when a campus sexual misconduct investigation may intersect with criminal exposure.

Title IX–Focused Practice With Emergency Accessibility

Our practice is focused on Title IX defense and related matters, including domestic and dating violence criminal defense and Title VII employment discrimination. We provide clients with an Emergency Title IX Assistance line so they can reach us quickly when contacted by a Title IX investigator, campus police, or law enforcement.

Recognized Counsel & Selective Caseload

Patrick J. Saccocio has been recognized as a Super Lawyers honoree in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Our firm has also received Lawyers of Distinction 2024 recognition and Marquis Who's Who Top Lawyers recognition. We are selective about the matters we accept so we can maintain individualized attention and detailed guidance in every case.

Who We Serve In Title IX Matters

We represent respondents across the country in the Title IX grievance process, including college, university, and school district proceedings. Our clients include students, faculty members, and staff who face life-changing consequences if found responsible.

Students Facing Campus Sexual Misconduct Allegations

For students, a Title IX finding of responsibility can result in suspension, expulsion, loss of credit hours, restrictions from campus housing or activities, and a disciplinary record that can affect transfers, graduate school admission, and licensing opportunities. Proceedings typically apply a preponderance of evidence standard, which means the decision maker assesses whether it is more likely than not that a violation occurred.

We advise students from the earliest outreach by a Title IX coordinator or investigator, prepare them for interviews and hearings, and help them assert due process rights for the accused, including access to evidence and the opportunity to present a defense.

Faculty & Staff Protecting Careers and Licenses

Faculty and staff can face allegations such as sexual harassment, hostile environment claims, inappropriate relationships with students, or retaliation. A Title IX finding can damage professional reputation, jeopardize tenure, trigger discipline under employment contracts, and, in some cases, lead to termination or mandatory reporting to licensing bodies.

We draw on both Title IX and Title VII employment discrimination experience to analyze employment implications, coordinate with any union or contract rights, and guide faculty and staff through interviews, document production, and hearings while protecting their interests.

How Our Criminal Defense Background Strengthens Title IX Defense

Many campus sexual misconduct and dating violence cases carry a real risk of parallel criminal investigation. Our background in criminal defense and prosecutorial work allows us to evaluate that risk and advise you across both tracks.

Title IX is an administrative campus process, while a criminal case proceeds in a court of law with different rules, burdens of proof, and potential penalties. Statements made in a campus investigation can be requested or subpoenaed in a criminal matter, so uncoordinated responses can create avoidable risk.

Attorney Patrick J. Saccocio practices in Title IX student misconduct defense, domestic and dating violence criminal defense, and Title VII employment discrimination defense. We help clients understand when to provide statements, how to respond to evidence requests, and how campus deadlines interact with any law enforcement investigation or prosecution.

Our goal is to give you meaningful, complete legal advice about both the campus process and any potential criminal exposure, so you can make informed decisions at every step.

Our Title IX Team

Our Title IX practice is led and coordinated by attorneys and advisors who understand both campus procedures and the broader legal context.

Patrick J. Saccocio

Patrick J. Saccocio is a founding member of Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC and has been a practicing attorney since 1989. He heads our Title IX practice and is a former Assistant District Attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. His work focuses on Title IX student misconduct defense, domestic and dating violence criminal defense, and Title VII employment discrimination defense.

Tina Meyberg

Tina Meyberg serves as a Title IX Advisor based in San Jose, California. She provides accessible support for clients on the west coast, helping them understand campus procedures, prepare for interviews and hearings, and coordinate with our attorneys.

Anthony P. Saccocio

Anthony P. Saccocio serves as Of Counsel and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is experienced in Title IX sexual misconduct matters and supports our representation of Arizona respondents. Anthony has been a practicing attorney since 2021 and graduated cum laude from law school.

Title IX Defense FAQs

What Is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that receives federal funding. Under current regulations and related guidance, schools must investigate certain claims of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, through a Title IX grievance process.

For respondents, consequences can include dismissal, suspension, course interruption, and serious reputational harm. Because schools typically apply a preponderance of evidence standard, the outcome often turns on careful preparation of your response and evidence.

Should I Contact A Lawyer If I Am Accused Of Campus Sexual Misconduct?

Yes. If you are accused of campus misconduct involving sexual assault, domestic violence, or dating violence, you should contact a lawyer immediately. Early advice can protect your educational status, preserve important evidence, and account for any risk of parallel criminal prosecution.

Both students and faculty have the right to an advisor of their choosing in Title IX proceedings. Retaining counsel early allows you to receive guidance before responding to a Title IX coordinator, investigator, or campus police.

What Kind Of Lawyer Should I Contact?

We recommend contacting a lawyer admitted in the state where your school is located who understands Title IX, related federal regulations, and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) requirements. Ideally, your lawyer should also have experience with criminal representation in assault and domestic or dating violence cases so they can advise you about both campus and criminal consequences.

Our firm focuses on Title IX representation nationwide and draws on significant criminal defense and prosecutorial background when advising respondents.

What Can I Expect When I Retain Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC?

When you retain us, you can expect dedicated and individualized attention. Attorney Patrick J. Saccocio personally leads your case from start to finish, develops your strategy, and prepares you for every stage of the process.

We review all available notices and evidence, explain the Title IX grievance process at your institution, advise you about respondent rights in campus hearings, and coordinate with any criminal defense needs. You also gain access to our Emergency Title IX Assistance line for time-sensitive issues that arise during the case.

Professional Recognition

Our Title IX work is supported by third-party recognition that reflects our sustained commitment to professional standards. Patrick J. Saccocio has been selected as a Super Lawyers honoree in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC has also received Lawyers of Distinction 2024 recognition and Marquis Who's Who Top Lawyers recognition. These honors are not guarantees of outcome, but they do reflect our ongoing dedication to quality legal representation.

Speak With Our Title IX Defense Team

If you have received a notice of allegations or are under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, or related conduct, you should act before deadlines pass or statements are made without legal advice. We can review your situation, explain your options, and begin building a strategy tailored to your goals and risk profile.

We understand that contacting a lawyer can feel like a significant step. Our role is to provide clear guidance, protect your rights, and help you navigate both the campus process and any related legal issues with confidence.

Call (737) 200-2332 to speak with our Title IX defense team and request a confidential consultation.