Legal Consulting and Crisis Management Services
Kerstin Walker Sutton PLLC provides focused representation and crisis management for athletes, teams, institutions, companies and individuals. Ms. Sutton is known in courtrooms and at schools around the nation for representing clients in negotiations and trials with passion and notable skill. Ms. Sutton uses every resource available to provide clients with strategic options and the information needed to make sound decisions in crisis situations.
Crisis Management
From public statements to media management, we've helped elite, professional, NCAA and Olympic athletes weather monumental public storms. We can work with issues whether a client wants to prepare "just in case" or recover from a crisis that's already hit.
Ms. Sutton has legal experience and resources in the media, and has successfully resolved eligibility and league issues, connect clients with resources to mitigate legal and PR problems
and more.
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NCSU Abuse Claims
If you were a student-athlete at NCSU between 2012 and 2022 and want to speak confidentially about your experience with the Sports Medicine Department, call us today at
919-617-0009 or send a confidential email through our Contact page to discuss your situation and to
see how we may be able to help you. We know finding a resolution is important to you. It's also important to us.
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Title IX Claims
If you have been assaulted or notified that you are being investigated for potential charges related to allegations of sexual harassment or a Title IX violation, the time to get an attorney to advise you is before you speak with anyone at your school. Very few attorneys are experienced in sexual harassment cases in educational settings and are familiar with the federal rules, state laws, and campus policies. Find an attorney who has that experience. Read more on Representing Parties in Title IX Matters >
Title IX Compliance
We assist groups and schools with compliance issues related to Title IX and due process, including review and drafting of school policies and procedures. Consultation with students, athletes, athletic departments, school administrators and others will help create policies in which each group has an investment in your compliance success.
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Professional Ethics
Kerstin Walker Sutton PLLC is available to consult on professional ethics, conduct and licensing matters. Most ethics situations are unique and very fact-specific. It is almost always helpful to get a fresh perspective from outside counsel. This is never as true or as important as it is when you face potential disciplinary action and your very career is at stake.
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