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Simpson Thacher Teams With ACLU and Legal Aid at Work to File Complaint Alleging Title IX Violations in Hawaii

12.10.18

Simpson Thacher, in partnership with the ACLU of Hawaii and Legal Aid at Work, filed a class action complaint against the Hawaii Department of Education and the Oahu Interscholastic Association alleging gender inequities for female athletes at the state’s largest high school, James Campbell High. The complaint alleges multiple violations of Title IX, including inequitable locker rooms resulting in female students having to change in closets, bathrooms in nearby restaurants and on practice fields, as well as inequitable practice facilities, coaches and publicity for girls sports.

The Simpson Thacher team included Buzz Frahn, Jayma Meyer, Jordan Botjer, Wyatt Honse and Danielle Hesse.