Emma J. Sol

Associate | Walnut Creek

esol@lozanosmith.com
Tel: 925.953.1620
Fax: 925.953.1625
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Overview

Emma J. Sol is an Associate in Lozano Smith's Walnut Creek office. Ms. Sol focuses her practice primarily on Title IX, labor and employment, student and investigations issues.

Experience

Ms. Sol frequently advises clients on all aspects of Title IX compliance, including conducting investigations and drafting policies. She leverages her expertise to provide comprehensive trainings on Title IX topics, helping clients navigate this complex legal landscape. Additionally, she develops and delivers training on sexual harassment prevention, Uniform Complaint procedures, and workplace and misconduct investigations. Ms. Sol also serves as an investigator, decision-maker, and appeals officer for Title IX grievance procedures. She regularly assists clients with Title IX sports equity concerns and represents them in Office for Civil Rights investigations.

Ms. Sol provides legal guidance to clients on personnel matters, including investigations, discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment claims, and employee discipline. Ms. Sol is also familiar and experienced in guidance on student-related issues, such as student investigations, discipline, and constitutional student matters. She applies her background and knowledge in college athletic compliance in many areas of her representation of clients.

Education

Ms. Sol earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. She was a Dean’s List graduate and received a High Tech Law Certificate, with honors. She also received CALI Awards in both Contracts and Negotiations. While in law school, she mentored first year law students as an Academic Support Program Fellow, and was the President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Ms. Sol graduated magna cum laude from Texas Christian University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Broadcasting, with an English minor and emphasis on Women & Gender Studies.

E92 Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities

By: Sarah FamaMonica BataneroEmma Sol-

This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the lens of where we are and where we're headed. From the impact of the 2020 regulations and the recent vacating of the 2024 regulations, to current executive orders, investigations, and state laws shaping implementation today, our team looks ahead at what future federal guidance may hold. Lozano Smith Title IX gurus Monica Batanero, Sarah Fama, and Emma Sol join host Sloan Simmons for this timely discussion to help school leaders navigate the rapid legal changes.