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In light of recent tragic events at a variety of campuses, many colleges and universities across the country have determined that it is necessary to evaluate and address the potential risk factors at their institutions. The legal team at Norchi, Barrett and Forbes has extensive knowledge and resources available to support campuses nationwide in meeting these challenges.

RISK MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT

Clery Act Reporting Requirements

Vulnerability Assessments

Crisis Response

Contemporary Law Enforcement Issues

Litigation Strategies

EXPERIENCE: The attorneys at Norchi, Barrett & Forbes LLC are experienced in providing advice and representation on these specialized and complex campus-related issues. When institutions experience high-profile campus incidents they are likely to be faced with a myriad of legal issues including:

• Clery Act issues

• Insurance claims

• Government investigations

• Civil lawsuits by victims and their families

• Criminal proceedings

• Media coverage and relations

• Board and donor relations

TRAINING WORKSHOPS: State and national experts on these topics agree that campus safety and security training is an essential component of a formal crisis management plan. Norchi, Barrett & Forbes has designed and delivered workshops which specifically address campus preparedness and responsiveness. These interactive workshops can be delivered throughout the nation and include the following topics:

Clery Act / Timely Warnings

Lessons Learned from Virginia Tech

Risk Assessment and School Violence Liability

Fourth Amendment / FERPA Issues

Defending Against DOE / OCR Investigations

Should you have a confidential campus safety related situation that you would like to discuss, please contact the attorneys at Norchi, Barrett & Forbes.

Norchi, Barrett & Forbes LLC
Commerce Park IV
23240 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 600
Cleveland, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 514-9500
Fax: (216) 514-4304
Email: kmn@norchilaw.com
Website: www.norchilaw.com