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I started my legal career in Pima County, Arizona, where I worked as a prosecutor handling both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. I later moved to Virginia and accepted a position with Longwood University, where I discovered a passion for higher education and working with and on behalf of students. I became integrally involved in the university’s Title IX administration, which became my life’s work. I served as the Director of Student Conduct and Title IX Coordinator at Longwood University, and then as the Title IX Coordinator at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for seven years. Immediately prior to joining SBBL Law, I worked for another law firm that specialized in Title IX and Student Conduct law.
I am located in Arizona and represent students, staff, and faculty as both complainants and respondents in Title IX cases nationwide. I serve as a knowledgeable and skilled advocate for clients and their families from kindergarten through the college level. I have a deep knowledge of how to leverage the complexities of the Title IX regulations and school policies to protect my clients’ rights—whether they have been accused of or the victim of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. I represent Title IX clients throughout the school’s investigation, as well as any hearing and appeal. When schools do not follow the Title IX process, I advocate for my clients through the complaint filing and mediation process in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
I pride myself on working with students, faculty, and staff in a compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental manner. Through hundreds of interactions throughout my career, I have learned how to explain the complicated bureaucracy of Title IX and other conduct-related university services in an understandable way. I have extensive knowledge of Title IX regulations, policies, and procedures and how these systems should work. My number one goal is to ensure that individuals’ rights are protected and that every person is treated fairly and with respect, which includes holding schools and colleges accountable for providing the full suite of rights afforded under Title IX’s complex system of regulations.
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State: North Carolina
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Posted by Jenn | November 10, 2025
An excellent advocate in your time of need
Ms. Rowland provided invaluable guidance and perspective on a Title IX matter at my child’s high school. She was knowledgeable, experienced, and deeply empathetic, offering the support we needed in what proved to be a very complex and sensitive legal area, especially for victims. She clearly explaine...
Posted by Casie | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Beyond Thankful for Stephanie and SBBL Law
I am beyond thankful that I found and worked with Stephanie of SBBL Law. I went through an incredibly difficult school situation involving a Title IX complaint against my son. From the very beginning, I felt scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. I consulted with multiple attorneys and ult...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Someone Who Truly Cares and Shows Up When You Need It Most
I can’t express enough how thankful I am for Stephanie. During one of the toughest and most important situations of my life, they were always there—quick to respond, understanding, and genuinely caring. I went through moments of panic and fear, but their steady guidance and reassuring advice helped m...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable and communicative.
Stephanie was knowledgeable and took the time to understand our case. She was a good communicator and always got background all developments. Her background and experience made her advice and assistance invaluable.
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2006
J.D.
1996
B.A., English