Drawing on past government agency experience, Demetrius skillfully investigates complex allegations of misconduct, providing guidance and counsel to educational institutions.
Demetrius conducts comprehensive investigations for schools on alleged violations of institutional policies and federal civil rights laws, including sexual harassment, racial discrimination and harassment, age discrimination and retaliation.
Before joining Husch Blackwell, Demetrius served as in-house legal counsel for the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). He advised team members on legal issues relating to the investigation, negotiation and resolution of complaints and compliance reviews, and the acceptance and monitoring of corrective action agreements. His government agency experience allows him to represent education clients with a well-rounded understanding of complex civil rights issues.
Demetrius also uses his previous experience to assist clients confronting complaints or compliance reviews with Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Federal Student Aid, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state civil rights agencies.
In addition, Demetrius provides guidance to educational institutions regarding improvement of internal policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. He also trains schools on their own policies to keep staff prepared. A trusted advisor, Demetrius helps clients through tough situations and puts them at ease as he collaborates with them to resolve complex matters. When needed, he also represents school districts in collective bargaining negotiations.