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Title IX & College Risk: How Attorney Megan Ballard Mitchell Helps Families Protect Academic Futures, Scholarships & Student Rights

January 19, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 30

In this episode, we sit down with Megan Ballard Mitchell, a prominent Title IX, education law, and criminal defense attorney who has helped countless students and families navigate some of the most stressful challenges in higher education. Megan draws on her unique experience as a former Attorney Advisor for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and her strategic defense background to explain:

🔹 What Title IX allegations really mean for your student’s academic future — from suspension to lost scholarships and athletic eligibility.

🔹 Why high achieving families should pay attention to due process, evidence, and advocacy in campus hearings.

🔹 How Megan helps families protect educational opportunities at top universities, including navigating disciplinary hearings with confidence.

🔹 Practical advice for parents on preventing, preparing for, and responding to Title IX investigations.

Whether your student is a freshman athlete, top scholar, or poised for graduate programs, this conversation is essential for every parent who wants to safeguard their child’s future in a world where one allegation can change everything.

👉 Check out Rob's blog for more expert insights on college legal risks, parental advocacy strategies, and protecting student prospects.

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