Meet Your Title IX & Education Defense Team
Led by attorneys Mark Hathaway, Jenna Parker, and Mark Allen, our Los Angeles-based Title IX and education defense firm has guided hundreds of clients through campus investigations, hearings, and court challenges. We pair deep Title IX experience with strategic litigation to protect your education and reputation.
We’ve assisted several hundred students, faculty, staff, and organizations in campus discipline and grievance proceedings, and we are responsible for most of the litigation in California, and throughout the United States. We are recognized as one of the leading law firms representing those accused of misconduct and are committed to upholding fairness and justice and ensuring that your rights are protected and your voice is heard. With a deep understanding of school discipline policies and grievance procedures and the law, we offer personalized, compassionate support to our clients as we navigate the issues together. We will educate you about your rights so you are well-equipped to advocate for yourself, and we will make sure your rights are protected at every stage of the campus proceeding. Trust Hathaway Parker to fight for your future and help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
Mark Hathaway
Co-Founding Partner
Mark Hathaway is admitted to practice in California, Illinois, New York, and Washington, D.C., and is certified as a Specialist in Taxation Law by the California State Bar. Mark’s experience representing individuals and companies accused of complex financial crimes, government fraud, tax crimes, and related administrative, civil, and regulatory matters, has helped him to navigate complex Title IX sexual misconduct investigations, adjudication proceedings, and court litigation. Since stepping in to help a family friend at Occidental College in 2013 (See “Occidental Justice”), Mark has assisted more than one hundred students and faculty in Title IX misconduct cases, both complainants and accused, with many cases resolved at the campus level. Mark received his undergraduate degree from California State Polytechnic University and his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California.
Jenna Parker
Co-Founding Partner
Jenna Parker is a seasoned Title IX defense attorney known for her strategic advocacy, meticulous case analysis, and unwavering commitment to due process. As a co-founding partner of Hathaway Parker, Jenna represents students, faculty, organizations, staff, and administrators facing misconduct allegations, guiding clients through complex investigations, hearings, and appeals with clarity and confidence. Having assisted hundreds of clients through administrative discipline proceedings and litigation, Jenna brings a nuanced understanding of institutional procedures and the legal standards that govern campus disciplinary actions. Her approach is grounded in thorough preparation, persuasive argumentation, and a deep respect for fairness, ensuring that every client’s voice is heard and rights are protected. Jenna has successfully defended clients at universities across the country, often in high-stakes cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and retaliation. She is recognized for her ability to challenge flawed investigations, expose inconsistencies in witness testimony, and advocate for equitable outcomes.
Jenna received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California. She has been admitted to practice law in California since 2015.
Mark Allen
Attorney
Mark Allen focuses his practice on helping students and parents navigate through student disciplinary proceedings, from administrative investigations through litigation in state and federal courts in California. Prior to joining Hathaway Parker, Mark's practice centered on complex commercial litigation disputes and arbitration. He has over a decade of experience representing clients in all phases of litigation, including investigations, discovery, motion practice, trial, arbitration, and appeals.
Mark earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. While in law school, Mark served as the managing editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International & Comparative Law Review. He was also an extern for former federal district court judge Margaret M. Morrow and former federal magistrate judge Oswald Parada, both from the Central District of California. Mark has been admitted to practice law in California since 2013.
Practice Areas
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Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding.
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Academic misconduct encompasses conduct that is alleged to have occurred in an academic setting, such as plagiarism, cheating, and research misconduct.
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Non-academic misconduct refers to behaviors outside the classroom that violate a school’s code of conduct.
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A university complaint or grievance is a formal process by which students, faculty, staff, or organizations can address issues of concern within the academic institution.
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If your school has made a decision or taken an administrative action that you don’t agree with, you may be able to challenge it through a legal process by filing a petition for writ of mandate to obtain a court order compelling the school to set aside their decision, stop their administrative action, or take administrative action.
Featured in the Acclaimed Documentary Fist Bump
Co- Founding Partner, Mark Hathaway, appears in the acclaimed documentary Fist Bump, which tells the powerful story of our client, Markus Knight, a talented bi-racial young man with autism and cerebral palsy whose Broadway dreams are jeopardized after a misunderstood fist bump leads to devastating accusations. The film highlights Knight’s resilience, the fight for justice, and the voices that helped bring this important story to light.
Where We've Made a Difference: Campus Misconduct Defense Across Institutions
Abraham Lincoln University
Academy of Art University
Alliant International University
American University
Boston University
Brandman University
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly SLO
California Baptist University
California Western School of Law
Chapman University
Charles R. Drew Uni. of Medicine and Science
Concordia University
Cornell University
CSU Channel Islands
CSU Chico
CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU Fresno
CSU Fullerton
CSU Long Beach
CSU Los Angeles
CSU Maritime Academy
CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Northridge
CSU Sacramento
CSU San Bernardino
CSU San Marcos
Davenport University
Dominican University of California
Duke University
DuPaul University
Grand Canyon University
Humboldt State University (CSU)
John Paul the Great University
La Sierra University
Loyola Marymount University
Marymount California University
Northwestern California Uni. School of Law
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Purdue University
ArtCenter College of Design
Claremont McKenna College
Davidson College
East Los Angeles College
Harvey Mudd College
Kenyon College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles College of Music
Mt. San Antonio College
Occidental College
Ohlone Community College
Paul Smith’s College
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Rio Hondo Community College District
Riverside Community College
Saddleback College
Santa Barbara City College
Scripps College
Skyline College
Westmont College
Whittier College
California Institute of Technology (CalTech)
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Keck Graduate Institute
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Pratt Institute
Rider University
Sam Houston State University
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Seton Hall University
Sonoma State University
Southern California Uni. of Health Sciences
Southwestern Law School
Stanford University
Temple University
Texas Christian University
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The University of Texas at Austin
Touro University
Towson University
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Hasting School of Law
UC Irvine
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
UCLA
University of La Verne
University of Portland
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Wyoming
USC
Utah State University
Villanova University
Western University of Health Sciences
Other
Art of Acting Studio (Stella Adler Studio)
Center for Discovery
County of Santa Barbara
Huntington Hospital Internal Medicine
Law School Admission Council
State of California, Office of the Treasurer
Workplace Conduct Unit – California Senate
High Schools
Berkeley High School
California High School
Jean and Jerry Friedman Shalhevet High School
Midland School
Providence High School
South Pasadena High School
Tamalpais High School
West Ranch High School
Middle Schools
El Cerrito Middle School
Academy’s (K-12)
Brandeis Marin
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Hamilton School (Novato Uni. School District)
John Adams Academy
Khan Lab School
New Roads School
Oaks Christian School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Sequoyah School
Sunshine Montessori School Chino Hills
Viewpoint School
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