CCIC 2026 Annual Member Forum

Shipman attorneys Jessica Richman Smith and Erin Shaffer will present at the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges' (CCIC) 2026 Annual Member Forum on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Their session, titled Title IX Today: Practical Strategies for Compliance and Communication in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape, provides a high-level overview of Title IX changes since 2020 and clarifies the rules currently in effect after multiple shifts in the legal and regulatory landscape. Jessica and Erin will discuss the extensive changes to Title IX that occurred in 2020, what remains of those changes at this time, and what current regulations mean for colleges and universities. The session will offer practical and strategic tips on how to ensure compliance and how to communicate effectively with school community members about their rights and the school's obligations under Title IX. They will also discuss policy implications and the mandatory training requirements imposed by the current rules.