Potter Law represents students and families in Title IX, student conduct, academic integrity, and disability accommodation matters.

Nancy Potter also serves schools and colleges as an independent hearing officer and appointed advisor.

My background is in how these systems work from the inside.

Before starting Potter Law, I served as a Supervisory Attorney and Team Leader at the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, where I investigated complaints against schools and colleges under Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, and related civil rights laws.

That background shapes how I approach cases. I understand how these processes are structured, what schools are required to do, and where the gaps between policy and practice tend to appear.

Schools that hire me as a hearing officer or appointed advisor get someone who understands these processes from a civil rights framework, not just a liability management perspective.


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Students & Families

Students and families contact me when a Title IX complaint has been filed, a disciplinary hearing is scheduled, an academic integrity charge needs to be answered, or a student isn't getting the accommodations they're entitled to. I also work with families navigating the disability accommodations process and the transition from high school to college.

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Schools & Institutions

I serve schools and colleges as an independent hearing officer, appointed advisor, and Section 504 grievance hearing officer. Available for appointment on a case-by-case basis.

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I offer training for schools, universities, student organizations, and professional audiences on Title IX & Title VI, student conduct, and Section 504.

Training & Speaking

  • Thank you SO much for all your help during this crazy, crazy process. I have learned so much from you just by going through this entire process and I am so grateful and thankful for all your support and help. Having gone through this and ultimately being found "not responsible" is one of the best feelings I have had this year and getting an A for the course (and as a result, Deans List with Honors for Fall 2019!!!!!) was just the cherry on top.

    Student client

  • Thank you for all you did to help us. He got the best possible result and I credit your hard work for that outcome. You are really amazing at what you do!

    Parent client

  • Nancy has been phenomenal to work with. She gave great advice and created a plan. She was a zealous advocate. Clearly her plan and the due process complaint were flawless. I honestly believe her work will change the course of [my daughter’s] life.

    Parent client

  • I have referred Attorney Potter numerous clients and have heard only great things concerning her representation. Referrals have raved about the outcome obtained, her continuous communication throughout the process and the compassionate manner in which she vigorously defended the case. If you hire Attorney Potter, you are hiring an outstanding attorney.

    Peer attorney

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