ELIZABETH ABDNOUR, ESQ.
“You’ve been an inspiration to us, Liz. Please know this! Your compassion, determination, and resilience have given us the strength to keep moving forward even when the road has been a total sh*t show. Your commitment to fighting for victims has been nothing short of remarkable. You are a true bad*ss, and your dedication to justice is awe-inspiring.”
Liz is an experienced and client-centered attorney and advocate who has committed her career to working towards justice and equality. Liz has expertise in a broad spectrum of education, civil rights, and employment-focused areas of law, including Title IX, educator rights, special education, school discipline and code of conduct, academic misconduct, disability rights, child sexual assault, whistleblower protection, Freedom of Information Act, First Amendment, workplace discrimination and retaliation.
For the first eight years of her career, Liz worked as a legal services attorney, representing low-income individuals in Ohio and Michigan in a variety of civil legal matters. Liz spent two years as the supervising attorney of a domestic violence and protection order clinic jointly operated by a legal aid organization and a law school. Liz then transitioned to working as an institutional equity coordinator and senior investigator at Michigan State University, handling investigations and training the campus community on civil rights and Title IX matters.
In 2018, Liz launched an education-focused law firm in Lansing, Michigan to fight for justice on behalf of student and educator clients. During this time, Liz assisted hundreds of clients with seeking justice for violations of their rights by their school, their university, or their employer. In 2023, Liz joined forces with AW to expand the impact of her experience and advocacy, now leading the firm’s Title IX and Education Litigation teams in Ohio and Michigan, and in federal courts nationwide.
Liz also provides investigative, consulting, and training services and is an experienced trainer, writer, and public speaker. The combination of Liz's legal experience and her years as an internal university investigator and administrator at Michigan State University during the height of the Larry Nassar investigation give her unparalleled expertise regarding educational institutions' obligations with respect to civil rights and Title IX response.
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Education
J.D., New York University School of Law
B.A., Michigan State University (James Madison College and the Honors College)
Bar Admissions
Ohio
Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
The Supreme Court of the United States
Pro Hac Vice Admissions
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Superior Court of New Jersey
Awards and Recognition
Michigan Legal 250, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2026
Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2024-2026
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
The Dubey-Zerka Award of Volunteer Excellence, The Firecracker Foundation, 2019
Star of the Quarter, State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section Council, 2016
Pro Bono, Professional, and Community Service
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Board of Directors, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
Board Secretary, November 2024 to present
Representative Assembly, State Bar of Michigan
Member, Michigan Parent Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC)
Member, Zonta Club of East Lansing Area
Volunteer, Mid Michigan Pug Club and Rescue
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Board of Directors, MI AECRES (Advocating for Every Child's Right to Educational Success)
Board of Directors, The Firecracker Foundation
Member, Michigan 8th Congressional District Title IX Advisory Board to U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin
Member, Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services
Volunteer Attorney, We The Action
Cooperating Attorney, ACLU of Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
Young Lawyers Section Executive Council
Standing Committee on Domestic Violence
Access to Justice Initiative
Pro Bono Attorney, Michigan Women's Justice and Clemency Project
Mentor, MSU Women's Networking Association
Member, Michigan Education Association
Barrister, American Inns of Court
Thomas M. Cooley American Inn of Court
Potter Stewart American Inn of Court
Member, Ingham County Equal Opportunity Committee
National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW 2320) - Legal Services Workers of South Central Michigan
Executive Committee
Bargaining Committee
Mentor, Supreme Court of Ohio Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program
Ambassador Board, 4C for Children
Red Shoe Crew, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati
Volunteer, Save the Animals Foundation
Volunteer Mediator, Manhattan Small Claims Court
Crisis Intervention Volunteer, MSU Safe Place
Volunteer, Cuban and Haitian Program at the former International and Refugee Services of Lansing (now St. Vincent Catholic Charities)
Presentations, Trainings, Publications, and Select Media
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Upcoming: “Appellate Decision Makers Roundtable.” Co-facilitator: Hon. Patricia Riehl. Live webinar with Title IX Solutions, October 2026.
“Title IX Investigators Roundtable.” Co-facilitator: Susanna Murphy, Esq. Live webinar with Title IX Solutions, October 2026.
“Canceling the State: Legal and Political Backlash Against Public Institutions in K-12 Schools.” Co-facilitators: Dr. Peter Hammer, Dr. Demetri Morgan, and Prof. Heather Johnson. Wayne State University Law School Journal of Law in Society Symposium, Detroit, Michigan, March 2026.
“Advanced Title IX Decision Maker Training.” Presented by Title IX Solutions for Hope College, Holland, Michigan, March 2026.
"Education Law and Practice." Guest lecture for Prof. Elly Jordan's Family Law: Child, Family, and the State class at MSU College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, February 2026.
"Nonprofit Ethics and Compliance." Co-facilitators: Regina Pinney, Teresa Kmetz, Jess O'Brien, and Rebecca Kasen. Live and recorded webinar with the Women's Center of Greater Lansing, September 2025.
“Summer Webinar Series - The Appellate Decision Maker and Appeal Process.” Co-facilitator: Hon. Patricia Riehl. Live webinar with Title IX Solutions, June 2025.
"Education Law in 2025." Co-facilitator: Ruth Pack-Adler, Esq. Live webinar for the Hamilton County Law Library, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2025.
“Re-Implementing the 2020 Title IX Regulations.” Co-facilitators: Patrick Mathis, Esq., and Susanna Murphy, Esq. Live webinar with Title IX Solutions, January 2025.
"Preparing for 2025." Live webinar for Women's Center of Greater Lansing, Lansing, Michigan, November 2024.
“Title IX at MSU: From Larry Nassar to Mel Tucker.” Guest lecture for James Madison College at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, November 2024.
"Michigan Special Education and Title IX Law and Practice." Guest lecture for Prof. Elly Jordan's Family Law: Child, Family, and the State class at MSU College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, October 2024.
“Title IX Sex-Based Harassment; School Obligations.” Co-facilitator: Mark Weiker, Esq. AW Student Rights Conference, Southfield, Michigan and Columbus, Ohio, July 2024.
“Navigating the New Title IX Rule With Confidence: A Two Day Virtual Training Intensive for Higher Education.” Live webinar with Title IX Solutions, July, 2024.
“Title IX Coordinator Virtual Training." Co-facilitator: Tawny Alonzo. Live webinar with Title IX Solutions, February 2024.
"Defining Title IX: Where does it fit within the Sexual Violence Response Framework?" Co-facilitator: Patrick Mathis, Esq. Live webinar with EVAWI, December 2023.
"Title IX Planning Training." Co-facilitator: Tawny Alonzo. Live webinar with Title IX Solutions for Coastal Bend College, Beeville, Texas, October 2023.
"Title IX Investigator Training." Co-facilitator: Tawny Alonzo. Presented by Title IX Solutions for Ligonier Valley School District, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, August 2023.
"Title IX Investigator Training." Co-facilitator: Tawny Alonzo. Title IX Solutions, Title IX Regional Event hosted by Southern Adventist University, Keene, Texas, August 2023.
"Current Title IX Legal, Social, and Policy Issues in the U.S. and at Michigan State University." Guest lecture for Dr. Susan Stein-Roggenbuck's Sexual Politics class at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2023.
"Title IX Investigator Training." Co-facilitator: Tawny Alonzo. Presented by Title IX Solutions for St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, March 2023.
"Role of the Title IX Investigator." Recorded webinar for Title IX Solutions, Foundational Investigator certification course, September 2022.
"Plotting the Course: Investigation Preparation." Live webinar for Title IX Solutions, Title IX in Motion virtual conference, August 2022.
"Title IX and Sex Discrimination in Schools." Live webinar for Oakland County Bar Association Employment Law Committee, May 2022.
"Title IX - It’s Not Just About Athletics. What You Need to Know." Co-facilitator: Karen Truszkowski, Esq. Live webinar for the Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter, April 2022.
"Michigan Special Education Law." Co-facilitator: Jacquelyn Babinski, Esq. Live and recorded webinar with National Business Institute, February 2022.
"The Role of a Title IX Investigator." Live webinar with Title IX Solutions for Twin Rivers Unified School District, McClellan Park, California, January 2022.
"Title IX Investigator Training: Investigation Planning & Design." Live and recorded webinar with Title IX Solutions, November 2021.
"Current Title IX Legal, Social, and Policy Issues in the U.S. and at Michigan State University." Remote guest lecture for Dr. Susan Stein-Roggenbuck's Sexual Politics class at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2021.
"FAQ with Professional Title IX Advisors." Co-facilitator: Susanna Murphy, Esq. Recorded webinar for Title IX Solutions, Stepping Up: Become an Effective Title IX Advisor course, March 2021.
"Sex Discrimination in Educational Settings: Title IX, Clery, and Other Civil Rights Remedies." Live webinar for Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence and YWCA of Kalamazoo staff, Lansing, Michigan, August 2020.
"Title IX Investigations in the K-8 Setting." Co-facilitator: Amanda McLain Barratt, LMSW. Live webinar for Honey Creek Community School staff, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 2020.
"Title IX Advocacy." Co-facilitator: Amanda McLain Barratt, LMSW. The Firecracker Foundation New Advocate Training, Holt, Michigan, October 2019.
"Cultivating a Culture of Equity." Panel discussion with Emily Dievendorf, Lejla Bajgoric, Anthony Lewis, and Charity Dean, Esq. Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention, Detroit, Michigan, September 2019.
"Diversity, Equity, and Unconscious Bias: How We Create an Inclusive Environment and Employ People Who Represent the Community We Serve in Higher Education and Other Public Entities." Co-facilitator: Mwanaisha Sims, Esq. American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED) National Conference and Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2019.
"Sexual Violence and Institutions (Prevention, Policy, and Procedure)." Recorded guest lecture for Dessie Clark's Sexual Violence Against Women and Children: Theory and Response class at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, June 2019.
"Current Title IX Legal, Social, and Policy Issues in the U.S. and at Michigan State University." Guest lecture for Dr. Susan Stein-Roggenbuck's Sexual Politics class at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2019.
"Know Your Title IX Rights." 26th Annual Dia De La Mujer Conference, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2019.
"Title IX Advocacy." Co-facilitators: Amanda McLain Barratt, LMSW and Leah Short. The Firecracker Foundation New Advocate Training, Holt, Michigan, March 2019.
"Special Education and Title IX: Addressing the Needs of Students With Disabilities Who Have Also Experienced Sex-Based Harassment or Assault." Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2019.
"Special Education: Advocacy Strategies and Best Practices." Michigan Poverty Law Program Roadshow Training, Okemos, Michigan, October 2018.
"JMC Policy in Practice." Panel discussion with Sharon Ladenson and Emily Dievendorf for James Madison College incoming freshmen, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, August 2018.
"Hot Topic: Successfully Navigating #MeToo Under Title IX and ELCRA." Co-facilitators: Sylvia Elliott, Esq., and Kristina Bilowus, Esq. State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section Annual Summit, Harbor Springs, Michigan, June 2018.
"Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination Policy, and Mandatory Reporting Training." Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
Department of Religious Studies faculty and staff, February 2018
Department of Supply Chain Management faculty and staff, February 2018
Department of Physiology faculty and staff, January 2018
MSU Extension faculty and staff, January 2018
Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty and staff, October 2017
Department of Community Sustainability faculty and staff, October 2017
Department of Chemistry faculty and staff, October 2017
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources faculty and staff, October 2017
Department of Integrative Biology faculty and staff, September 2017
MSU Health Team faculty and staff, September 2017. Co-facilitator: Lynn Kriser, Esq.
School of Packaging faculty and staff, September 2017
Department of Statistics and Probability faculty and staff, September 2017
Neuroscience Program faculty and staff, August 2017
Residential and Hospitality Services Culinary Services student supervisors, August 2017
Academic Orientation Program staff and student employees, June 2017 (two sessions)
James Madison College Inclusion Committee faculty and students, April 2017
College of Human Medicine academic administrators, October 2016
James Madison College academic administrators, September 2016
MSU Union staff, September 2016. Co-facilitator: Jessica Norris.
Honors College academic administrators and staff, August 2016
"Quick Start: Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination Policy, and Mandatory Reporting Training." Graduate School new faculty, instructors, and graduate assistants, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, January 2018
August 2017
August 2015
"The Rules of the Game: MSU Athletes and the RVSM Policy." Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
Student athletes from multiple teams, September 2017
Women's volleyball team athletes, October 2016
Men's ice hockey team athletes, October 2016
Track and field and cross country team athletes, September 2016. Co-facilitator: Dr. Ande Durojaiye.
Women's gymnastics team athletes, September 2016
Varsity rowing team athletes, August 2016
Men's golf team athletes, August 2016
"Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Anti-Discrimination Policy Training." Dow STEM and Neighborhood Student Success Scholars (NSSC) Spartan Success Mentors, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, August 2017.
"Title IX and Civil Rights Legal, Social, and Policy Issues at Michigan State University." Co-facilitator: Lauren Spencer, Esq. Guest lecture for Dr. Susan Stein-Roggenbuck's Sexual Politics: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives class at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2017.
"MSU Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Anti-Discrimination Policy Training."
East Lansing Islamic Center community members, March 2017.
Spartan Village Community Inclusion Forum, East Lansing, Michigan, November 2016. Co-facilitator: Mwanaisha Sims, Esq.
"Careers in Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education." Kappa Alpha Phi Pre-Law Co-Ed Fraternity, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, February 2017.
"Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination Policy, Mandatory Reporting, and Sexual Assault Response and Resources Training." Co-facilitator: Tana Fedewa, LMSW. Honors College faculty and students, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, November 2016.
"Title IX and Civil Rights Legal, Social, and Policy Issues at Michigan State University." Co-facilitator: Lauren Spencer, Esq. Guest lecture for Dr. Julia Grant's Senior Seminar in Social Relations: Issues in Higher Education class at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, October 2016.
"Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, Bias, Relationship Violence, and Sexual Misconduct Training." Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention (SACI) volunteers
September 2017
June 2016
Residential and Housing Services Resident Assistants and Intercultural Aides, August 2016
Dow STEM and Neighborhood Student Success Scholars (NSSC) Spartan Success Mentors, August 2016
Residential and Housing Services Assistant Community Directors and Community Directors, August 2016. Co-facilitator: Mwanaisha Sims, Esq.
Residential and Housing Services Culinary Services staff, June 2016
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and MSU Extension Michigan Mobile Boat Wash Project staff, June 2016
College of Veterinary Medicine support staff, March 2016 (two sessions)
Residential and Housing Services staff, January 2016
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence (SARV) Prevention Program student facilitators, September 2015
MSU Greenline staff and student employees, September 2015
Dow STEM and Neighborhood Student Success Scholars (NSSC) Spartan Success Mentors, September 2015
"Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance in the Higher Education Context." Co-facilitator: Lazarius Miller. Presented to Mr. Miller's Student Culture and Higher Education class at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2016.
"Rethinking Communication Channels and Patterns to Promote Well-Being Among International and First-Generation Students and Their Major Support Units on Campus Seminar." Co-facilitator: Dr. Nancy DeJoy. Collaborative daylong student, faculty, and staff seminar facilitated at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, November 2015.
"Bias Incidents, Prohibited Harassment, and Sexual Assault Protocols." Residential and Housing Services, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
Resident Assistants and Intercultural Aides, August 2015
Assistant Community Directors and Community Directors, August 2015
Summer camp program staff, June 2015
"Immigration Remedies Available to Victims of Crime." Co-facilitator: Maggie Fibbe, Esq. National Organization of Victim Assistance (NOVA) Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio, September 2013.
"Sobre las Visas para Víctimas de Violencia Doméstica." Co-facilitator: Lorena Mora-Mowry. Training webinar created for Mujer Latina Today, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 2013.
"Servicios de Ayuda Legal y Pruebas de Violencia Doméstica." Co-facilitator: Lorena Mora-Mowry. Training webinar created for Mujer Latina Today, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2013.
"Legal Rights of Immigrants and Limited English Proficient Students." Sharonville Elementary School, Sharonville, Ohio, June 2013.
"Legal Obligations of Agencies Serving Victims with Limited English Proficiency." Alliance for Immigrant Women, Cincinnati, Ohio, May 2013.
"Education Disparities: Ensuring a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for Vulnerable Populations." Co-facilitator: Virginia Tallent, Esq. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 2013.
"Special Education and School Discipline Law for Foster Parents." Lighthouse Youth Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 2013.
"Special Education and School Discipline Law for Parents, Foster Parents, and Children’s Advocates." Center for Family Solutions, Hamilton, Ohio, December 2012.
"Legal Rights of Immigrants and Limited English Proficient Students." Clermont County Mental Health Board, Batavia, Ohio, November 2012.
"Special Education and School Discipline Law for Guardians ad Litem." Center for Family Solutions, Hamilton, Ohio, May 2011.
“Special Education and School Discipline Law for Court Appointed Special Advocates and Guardians ad Litem.” University of Cincinnati – Clermont College, Batavia, Ohio, September 2010.
"Special Education and School Discipline Law for Children’s Advocates." Necco of Ohio, Springdale, Ohio.
May 2010
November 2008
"Legal Rights of Survivors of Domestic Violence." Women Helping Women, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 2010.
"Special Education and School Discipline Law for Foster Parents.” Child Focus, Cincinnati, Ohio, February 2010.
"Special Education Rights, IEPs, and 504 Plans." Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, February 2010.
"Special Education and School Discipline Law for Foster Care Case Managers." Hamilton Choices Independent Living Program, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 2008.
"Legal Rights of Immigrants." Academy of World Languages, Cincinnati, Ohio.
February 2008
April 2007
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Opinion | Michigan should enforce, not erase protections for students with disabilities. Bridge Michigan, October 8, 2026.
Testimony in Support of HB 4045 2025. Michigan House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, March 19, 2025.
Opinion | Extend right of Michigan child sex assault survivors to sue. Bridge Michigan, July 10, 2023.
The Labor & Employment Law Section Mentoring Program: A Personal Perspective. State Bar of Michigan Labor & Employment Law Section Newsletter, issue 15 (Spring 2021). Coauthored with Shel Stark, Esq.
In the midst of the pandemic, don't forget about students with special needs. Lansing State Journal, May 7, 2020.
Representing Employees of Educational Institutions In the #MeToo Era: What Employment Lawyers Need to Know about Title IX. Michigan Bar Journal, vol. 98, no. 6 (June 2019).
Viewpoint: It’s time for MSU to settle Title IX litigation with all survivors. Lansing State Journal, January 20, 2019.
Negotiating the Title IX Process: Practice Tips for Family Law Attorneys Representing Students. Michigan Family Law Journal, vol. 47, no. 2 (February 2017).
Remedies for Victims of School-Related Stalking: Title IX Lessons for Family Law Practitioners. Michigan Family Law Journal, vol. 46, no. 9 (November 2016).
Navigating Ethical Challenges: The Importance of Mentors for New Attorneys. Michigan Bar Journal, vol. 94, no. 11 (November 2015).
ABA YLD Annual Meeting in Chicago Seminar Report. Inter Alia: Among Other Things (Fall 2015).
Don’t Leave Them Behind: Education for Homeless, Immigrant, and Limited-English-Proficient Children. Clearinghouse Review: Journal of Poverty Law and Policy, vol. 48, nos. 5-6 (October 2014).
"Finding a Mentor: An Essential Tool for the New Attorney." Cincinnati Bar Association Report, June 2013.
"Immigrant's story mirrors others." Cincinnati Enquirer, September 5, 2012. -
Brothers and Bystanders: If fraternities focus on character, why do rape allegations continue?, ABA Journal, October 8, 2026.
At Cornell, a Rape Case Defines an Era, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 2, 2026.
Complaint filed by Chris Partridge alleges University of Michigan covered up sign-stealing scheme, CBS News, July 14, 2026.
Partridge sues Michigan over firing during Stalions scandal, ESPN, March 11, 2026.
Brighton mom sues Lyft, says her daughter was given a ride to a rapist, The Detroit News, February 11, 2026.
ADA Settlement Brings Changes To Detroit Courthouses, Law360, January 29, 2026.
Women with disabilities win lawsuit, changes coming to Detroit buildings, Detroit Free Press, January 28, 2026.
Lansing School District settles lawsuit filed by former district teacher, Lansing State Journal, January 19, 2026.
MSU settles with professor for $300K in lawsuit against trustees, The Detroit News, January 16, 2026.
When the Government Stops Defending Civil Rights, The New Yorker, October 29, 2025.
‘Big Boys’ Club’: Former Michigan State Police trooper files federal lawsuit, WLNS, September 22, 2025.
Special education complaints jump in Michigan, as odds stacked against parents, Bridge Michigan, August 19, 2025.
Parents ask federal judge to find East Lansing schools violated disability law, Lansing State Journal, July 2, 2025.
Two Michigan State Trustees Unable to Exit First Amendment Suit, Bloomberg Law, May 28, 2025.
Ex-cop, fire chief handcuffed, sexually assaulted Toms River fire recruits, lawsuit says, Asbury Park Press, March 26, 2025.
Donald Trump’s sweeping investigations of Maine have little precedent, Bangor Daily News, February 25, 2025.
Amidst Nassar crisis, MSU worried other scandals would come out, The State News, September 26, 2024.
The State News wins FOIA lawsuit against MSU, The State News, August 9, 2024.
Lansing schools ignored students' needs for classroom support, lawsuit claims, Lansing State Journal, July 28, 2024.
Talking About Campus Sexual Assault Could Get You in Trouble. A Long-Running Legal Fight Shows How., The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 24, 2024.
UVa alumna who claims school slow-walked sexual assault case speaks out, The Daily Progress, June 22, 2024.
Klein ISD employee who alerted school of sex trafficking a year before cosmetology teacher’s arrest talks only to KPRC 2, KPRC 2 Houston, April 22, 2024.
Judge rules lawsuit alleging UVa slow-walked sexual assault investigation can proceed, The Daily Progress, April 12, 2024.
Women with disabilities proceed with lawsuit against Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, Detroit Free Press, April 4, 2024.
LSU settles sexual misconduct lawsuit involving former athletes, ESPN, April 2, 2024.
Mich. Can't Get Immunity In Courthouse ADA Class Action, Law360, April 1, 2024.
Michigan State settles racial discrimination lawsuit with former police department employee, Lansing State Journal, March 26, 2024.
MSU student paper files lawsuit against university claiming FOIA violations, Michigan Advance, February 6, 2024.
Mason schools reinstated student expelled after sexual assault, prompting federal lawsuit, Lansing State Journal, February 3, 2024.
Denhollander: MSU is repeating mistakes, refusing to learn, The State News, February 2, 2024.
LSU Board Must Defend Claim Over Alleged Rape by Quarterback, Bloomberg Law, January 3, 2024.
'We will not let you sleep': Protests of pro-Israel politicians grow louder in Michigan, The Detroit News, December 18, 2023.
Former MSU director receives $150,000 settlement following lawsuit over handling of harassment case, The State News, December 5, 2023.
LSU sanctioned in federal Title IX lawsuit over wiped cell phone data, The Reveille, October 10, 2023.
Mel Tucker hearing proceeds despite former coach's absence, Michigan Public, October 5, 2023.
Assistants' testimony could play key role in MSU sexual harassment case against Mel Tucker, USA Today, October 4, 2023.
What to expect from Mel Tucker’s Title IX hearing, WDIV Click On Detroit, October 4, 2023.The Mel Tucker hearing, what to expect, WKAR News, October 4, 2023.
Mel Tucker changed his story, misled investigator in Michigan State sexual harassment case, USA Today, September 22, 2023.
Civil rights lawyer: ‘It is amazing’ Mel Tucker wasn’t instantly suspended, MLive, September 13, 2023.
Mel Tucker calls MSU sexual harassment probe a ‘sham’ excuse to fire him, Bridge Michigan, September 11, 2023.
Inaccessible Courts Deter Practice, Mich. Attys Say, Law360, September 11, 2023.Brighton Schools under investigation after student, 12, claims she was raped on campus, Livingston Daily, August 2, 2023.
Judge strikes MSUPD’s attempt to dismiss racial discrimination lawsuit, The State News, June 7, 2023.
Nursing professor placed on leave amid misconduct allegations, The Michigan Daily, June 7, 2023.
UVa alumna claims professor groomed, sexually assaulted her, The Daily Progress, May 29, 2023.
Former Hocking College athletic director claims he was not made aware of complaints against him, The Athens County Independent, May 25, 2023.
Expanding limits on child sexual abuse civil suits would give survivors chance at justice, MLive, April 8, 2023.
ASKED & ANSWERED: Elizabeth Abdnour on extending statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse, Oakland County Legal News, April 4, 2023.
Southwest Michigan school sued for allegedly doing nothing to stop sex abuse involving 5th-graders, MLive, March 15, 2023.
Judge rules discrimination lawsuit against MSU can proceed, Lansing State Journal, March 14, 2023.
Former MSU police employee sues, alleges retaliation, discrimination, Lansing State Journal, March 1, 2023.
Title IX Litigation and Advocacy, The Sports Playbook podcast, January 26, 2023.Women with disabilities sue Detroit, county, Michigan for government building violations, Detroit Free Press, January 17, 2023.
Tainted History: Former Juilliard composition students share allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct, VAN Magazine, December 12. 2022.
To Fight Misconduct, U. of Michigan Proposes an ‘Independent’ Ethics Team. Will It Work?, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 26, 2022.
After Board Pressure, the President of Michigan State University Resigns, The New York Times, October 13, 2022.
Former LSU student speaks out: 'Nobody has been held accountable' over sexual assault report, The Advocate, August 25, 2022.Operation Education: Sexual assault allegations at Michigan elementary school, WSBT, August 9, 2022.
Three more women sue Louisiana universities, claiming they failed to stop sexual predator, The Advocate, July 13, 2022.
Biden admin proposes sweeping changes to Title IX to undo Trump-era rules, NBC News, June 23, 2022.
Oxford Community Schools hires outside firms for third-party review of shooting, Michigan Radio, May 18, 2022.
Title IX Lawsuit Against UNL Advances, Judge Drops Seven Women From Suit, Nebraska Public Media, May 12, 2022.
Teen settles lawsuit that accused Lansing police of discrimination, using excessive force, Lansing State Journal, April 25, 2022.
Native American professor, Michigan State clash over harassment lawsuit, MLive, April 21, 2022.
Daily investigation finds 30 years of alleged unprofessional conduct by two musicology professors, The Michigan Daily, April 11, 2022.Director of MSU's Native American Institute sues university for harassment, discrimination, Lansing State Journal, January 20, 2022.
Stateside, Michigan Radio, January 19, 2022.
Judge will allow Title IX lawsuit against UNL to move forward in federal court, Lincoln Journal Star, January 6, 2022.
MSU launches new campaign to support sexual assault, relationship violence survivors, Fox 47 News, January 6, 2022.
University of Michigan Title IX director showed ‘deliberate indifference’ in sexual harassment claim at previous job, judge rules, MLive, January 6, 2022.
Legal stalemate: Late University of Michigan doctor sex abuse scandal approaches 3rd year, MLive, December 19, 2021.
LSU's top lawyer criticized for 'callously insensitive' remarks on sexual misconduct lawsuits, The Advocate, November 22, 2021.
Title IX Lawsuits Allege UNL Mishandled Sexual Assault Reports, Nebraska Public Media, November 10, 2021.Civil rights case backlog “sky high", Capital News Service, October 29, 2021.
“I will never be a ‘Go Blue’ girl”: Survivors find it hard to trust UM’s efforts to improve sexual assault complaint process, Michigan Radio, September 24, 2021.
5 years since Nassar: Has Michigan State University made progress in changing its culture?, Lansing State Journal, September 8, 2021.
Education Law and COVID-19: Q&A with Attorney Liz Abdnour, Oakland County Bar Association LACHES Magazine, September 2021.
‘How can you police yourselves?’ Victims, experts skeptical of University of Michigan’s new sexual misconduct policies, MLive, July 25, 2021.
In rare court filing, Justice Department says UNL misapplying Title IX case law, Lincoln Journal Star, July 21, 2021.
UM outlines plan to bolster sexual misconduct policies in wake of scandals, The Detroit News, July 15, 2021.
LSU’s Orgeron accused of ignoring rape accusations against players in amended Title IX lawsuit, WDSU 6 News, June 28, 2021.
A look into the work environment at MSU's Title IX office, The State News, June 9, 2021.Teen sues former Lansing police chief, officers after being punched on leg during 2019 arrest, Lansing State Journal, June 2, 2021.
LSU conspired to cover up reports of sexual misconduct and dating violence, new lawsuit claims, USA Today, April 26, 2021.
4 ways Michigan can start addressing sexism in the state political sphere, MLive, April 23, 2021.
Few have faith in the Michigan Legislature’s sexual harassment and discrimination policies. Can that be fixed?, MLive, April 21, 2021.
Third-party data breach hits over 300 files related to MSU's Title IX and anti-discrimination policy, Fox 47 News, April 8, 2021.
Former UNL Student Files Title IX Lawsuit, Nebraska Public Media, March 23, 2021.
Biden executive order mandates Title IX review, but rescinding DeVos rules is complicated, The State News, March 9, 2021.
Activist Mike Lynn, Jr. files grievance, ethics complaint over firing from Lansing Fire Department, Lansing State Journal, March 4, 2021.Lawsuit says UNL did not act to stop a professor from sexually harassing student, Lincoln Journal Star, March 3, 2021.
Second lawsuit against U-M OIE director alleges mishandling of Title IX case while at University of Nebraska, The Michigan Daily, March 1, 2021.Merica Live, Merica 20 to Life podcast, February 5, 2021.
U-M is negotiating with survivors of former U doctor Robert Anderson. Here’s what that means., The Michigan Daily, February 1, 2021.
Advocates Say LSJ Investigation Into Sexual Misconduct At MSU Shows Systemic Problem, WKAR News, January 29, 2021.
"We are well aware there's much work to do" - MSU cracking down on inappropriate behavior, Fox 47 News, January 28, 2021.
New Law Conceals Addresses Of Abuse Survivors, CBS Detroit, January 5, 2021.
4 takeaways from a review of Michigan State University's Title IX policy and process, Lansing State Journal, January 3, 2021.
MSU fired a coach in February for a Title IX violation. He was initially granted retirement, Lansing State Journal, December 20, 2020.
Secret Outcomes, Why Don’t We Know podcast, October 28, 2020.“The Enablers,” Institutional Actors in Sexual Assaults, Future U podcast, September 24, 2020.
On Women’s Equality Day, Slotkin Announces Legislation Requiring ‘Trauma-Informed’ Approach in Sexual Assault Investigations, Press Release from Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), August 26, 2020.
3 people are suing Michigan State University over 'arbitrary' FOIA responses, Lansing State Journal, August 26, 2020.
Lawsuits allege Nebraska mishandled reports of sexual assault, harassment, ESPN, July 20, 2020.
Lawsuit accuses UNL of insufficient response to complaints based on sexual misconduct and discrimination, Lincoln Journal Star, July 20, 2020.
With Criminal Charges Dropped Against Michigan State’s Ex-President, Sex-Abuse Accountability Hits the Skids Again, The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 13, 2020.NCAA adopts policy to vet college athletes for sexual assault, but lets them stay eligible, USA Today, May 4, 2020.
NCAA sued by 7 women for failure to protect in alleged sexual assaults, ESPN, April 29, 2020.
Rachel Croson’s involvement in employee conduct case at MSU prompts discussion, Minnesota Daily, March 11, 2020.
The Morning Wake-Up with Dave Akerly, WILS 1320 AM, February 17, 2020.Slotkin, Pressley, Speier, Kuster Introduce Bill to Prevent Secretary DeVos From Rolling Back Title IX Survivor Protections, Press Release from Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), December 10, 2019.
MSU survey: Nearly Two-thirds of female undergrads have been sexually harassed, WLNS News, November 21, 2019.
More calls for change in MSU Title IX cases, WILX News, February 14, 2020.
MSU Trustees dismiss tenured professor, address Title IX investigation delays, WMMT News, February 14, 2020.
MSU leaders address ongoing sexual misconduct investigations, WLNS News, February 14, 2020.
Attorney: MSU must resolve sex misconduct cases faster, The Detroit News, February 14, 2020.
Lengthy Title IX investigations at MSU leave survivors 'retraumatized', WXYZ Detroit, February 9, 2020.Title IX investigations at Michigan State University are under federal scrutiny, again, Lansing State Journal, November 20, 2019.
MSU paid more than $20 million in second-wave Nassar settlements, WLNS News, September 30, 2019.Advocates speak out on diocese findings, WILX News, September 27, 2019.
Breaking Down Fine Against MSU, Provost Resignation & More, WKAR News, September 6, 2019.
MSU provost resigns after Department of Ed. report, WCMU Public Radio, September 6, 2019.New President, Same Fears, Inside Higher Ed, May 29, 2019.
Department of Education reviewing more Title IX complaints against MSU, WILX News, May 6, 2019.
Alleging delays and bias, MSU alumni turn to feds for Title IX help, Lansing State Journal, May 6, 2019.
MSU Takes 450+ Days To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegation, Claimant Files Civil Rights Complaint, On the Banks: News and Perspectives from Michigan State University, May 3, 2019.
MI Lawmakers Introduce Legislation Requiring University Leadership To Review Sex Abuse Cases, WKAR News, April 30, 2019.Slotkin solicits input on proposed Title IX changes as she aims to strengthen sex discrimination law, The Livingston Post, April 12, 2019.
Documents Shed Light On How Recently-Suspended Detective Handled Nassar Investigation, On the Banks: News and Perspectives from Michigan State University, April 4, 2019.
Former Title IX investigator raised concerns over MSU's handling of 2014 Nassar complaint, Veracity News, March 7, 2019.
It’s time for MSU to settle Title IX litigation with all survivors, Lansing State Journal, January 20, 2019.
Fund meant to help Nassar survivors depleted for settlement, WILX News, December 5, 2018.
MSU spent nearly $4 million on Title IX investigators as reports spiked, ESPN , November 21, 2018.
