Kathryn Nash

kathryn.nash@trainEDsolutions.com
612.632.3273

Kathryn is one of the founders of trainED. She is a Partner at Lathrop GPM and serves as Chair of its Labor, Employment and Higher Education Practice Group. Kathryn provides practical advice and preventative training to businesses and higher education institutions on a wide range of topics including harassment and nondiscrimination, ADA, Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, student affairs, faculty issues, affirmative action, wage and hour, employee management, social media, and child safety prevention and response. Kathryn’s experience defending institutions and businesses before administrative agencies and in litigation helps her establish credibility with her audience. Kathryn’s passion for making learning interactive and engaging is evident in her trainings. Kathryn also has extensive experience conducting investigations and compliance audits on behalf of institutions in the areas of sexual misconduct, hazing, Clery, Title IX, child safety, Title IV and data breaches. To date, Kathryn has provided training to students, faculty, staff, administrators and other key personnel from over 300 higher education institutions located in nearly all 50 states. Kathryn was honored as one of the 2014 Minnesota Attorneys of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer for her engaging and innovative approach to providing legal services to higher education institutions. Kathryn has been quoted in The Economist as well as local television and radio outlets as an authority on matters pertaining to Title IX, VAWA, and sexual violence on campus.

Presentations

“Annual Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 18, 2024
“Annual Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 17, 2024
“Informal Resolution Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 10, 2024
“Trauma-Informed Training for First Responders, Confidential Resources, and Campus Security,” co-presenter, trainED, January 9, 2024
“Annual Title IX/VAWA Appeal Officer Training,” co-presenter, trainED, December 6, 2023
“Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, trainED, October 18, 2023
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 2, 2023
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 1, 2023
“Annual Training for New Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, July 31, 2023
“Informal Resolution Training,” co-presenter, OHE, June 13, 2023
“Informal Resolution Training,” co-presenter, OHE, June 12, 2023
“Trauma-Informed Training for First Responders, Confidential Resources, and Campus Security,” co-presenter, trainED, February 23, 2023
“Title IX/VAWA Appeals Training,” co-presenter, trainED, February 21, 2023
“Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, trainED, October 5, 2022
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 3, 2022
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 2, 2022
“Annual Training for New Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 1, 2022
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 26, 2022
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, July 25, 2022
“Title IX/VAWA Appeal Officer Training,” co-presenter, trainED, February 21, 2022
“Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, trainED, October 14, 2021
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 4, 2021
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 3, 2021
“Annual Training for New Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 2, 2021
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 21, 2021
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, July 20, 2021
“Legal Update,” co-presenter, MnCUPA-HR, June 16, 2021
“Implementing Title IX Hearings: Tips and Lessons Learned,” co-presenter, Association for Christians in Student Development, June 9, 2021
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, February 8, 2021
“Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, Saint John’s University, January 15, 2021
“VAWA Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, November 4, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Appeals Training,” co-presenter, trainED, October 27, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma, October 7, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 11, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 5, 2020
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August
4, 2020
“Annual Training for New Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 3,
2020
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 28, 2020
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, July
27, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, SC Technical College System, June 25, 2020
“Conducting a Grievance Process Under the New Title IX Regulations,” co-presenter, trainED, June 11, 2020
“CCCU Title IX Training: Part Two,” co-presenter, trainED, June 10, 2020
“Minnesota Office of Higher Education Title IX Training,” co-presenter, trainED, June 3, 2020
“CCCU Title IX Training: Part One,” co-presenter, trainED, May 20, 2020
“Title IX Update: Final Regulations,” co-presenter, trainED, May 8, 2020
“Title IX Final Regulations: What You Need to Know,” presenter, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, February 13, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Training for Adjudicators,” presenter, College of St. Benedict and Saint John’s University, February 4, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 16, 2020
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 15, 2020
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, California Baptist University, California, October 25, 2019
“Annual Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, California Baptist University, California, October 24, 2019
“Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 29, 2019
“Annual Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 7, 2019
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 6, 2019
“Annual Training for New Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 5, 2019
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, Hamline University, Minnesota, July 30, 2019
“Annual Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, Hamline University, Minnesota, July 29, 2019
“Unique Issues in Disability Law: Assistance Animals and Distressed Students,” co-presenter, Association for Christians in Student Development, Wheaton College, June 5, 2019 Speaking Engagement
“Title IX Proposed Regulations: What You Need to Know,” presenter, Association for Christians in Student Development, Wheaton College, June 4, 2019 Speaking Engagement
“Sexual Harassment: #MeToo Era Updates and Lessons Learned from Higher Education,” Gray Plant Mooty Employment and Labor Law Conference, April 9, 2019 Firm Event
“Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Training for Key Personnel,” co-presenter, trainED, February 28, 2019
“Title IX/VAWA Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 24, 2019
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 23, 2019
“Title IX Update: Proposed Regulations,” presenter, trainED, November 20, 2018
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, Biola University, California, November 8, 2018
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, Biola University, California, November 7, 2018
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 8, 2018
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 7, 2018
“Annual Training for New Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 6, 2018
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, Hamline University, Minnesota, July 24, 2018
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, Hamline University, Minnesota, July 23, 2018
“Annual Training for Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, American University, Washington, D.C., June 8, 2018
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, American University, Washington, D.C., June 7, 2018
“Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Training for Key Personnel,” co-presenter, trainED, May 10, 2018
“Title IX/VAWA Training for Coaches and Athletic Directors” University of Minnesota, April 4, 2018
“Unique Challenges in Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking,” co-presenter, trainED, March 8, 2018
“Complying with NCAA’s Policy on Sexual Violence: Training for Coaches, Athletic Directors, & Athletic Administrators, Part 2” co-presenter, trainED February 22, 2018
“Complying with NCAA’s Policy on Sexual Violence: Training for Coaches, Athletic Directors, & Athletic Administrators, Part 1” co-presenter, trainED February 8, 2018
“Title IX/VAWA Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 25, 2018
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 24, 2018
“Drafting An Investigation Report,” co-presenter, trainED, September 21, 2017
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 9, 2017
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 8, 2017
“Annual Training for New Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, August 7, 2017
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 25, 2017
“Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators,” co-presenter, trainED, July 24, 2017
“Title IX and Study Abroad Programs,” co-presenter, trainED, June 22, 2017.
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota, June 8, 2017
“Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Training for Key Personnel,” co-presenter, trainED, May 2, 2017
“Making Your Sexual Misconduct Policy a 10,” co-presenter, trainED, April 26, 2017
“Trauma Informed Title IX/VAWA Training for Adjudicators,” co-presenter, trainED, April 4, 2017
“Title IX/VAWA Training for Investigators,” co-presenter, trainED, February 23, 2017
“Train the Trainer/Coaching the Coaches: Title IX/VAWA Training for Coaches and Athletic Directors,” co-presenter, trainED, February 22, 2017
“Title IX/VAWA Training for Chief Academic Officers,” co-presenter, trainED, February 15, 2017
“Title IX/VAWA Training for Chief Academic Officers,” presenter, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, San Diego, CA, February 8-10, 2017
“The Latest in Title IX: What You Need to Know,” presenter, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, San Diego, CA, February 8-10, 2017
“Title IX/VAWA Panel Discussion for Coaches and Athletic Directors,” co-presenter, trainED, January 31, 2017
“Panel Discussion: Title IX Recordkeeping Requirements and Best Practices,” co-presenter, trainED, January 10, 2017
“Title IX/VAWA Trauma-Informed Training for Adjudicators,” trainED, October 12, 2016
“Compliance Update: New VAWA Guidance,” co-presenter, September 8, 2016
“Annual Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 28, 2016
“Advanced Title IX Coordinator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 27, 2016
“Making Your Title IX Policies and Procedures a 10,” presenter, NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, June 26, 2016
“Overview of Minnesota’s New Campus Sexual Assault Law,” presenter, MNCUPA, June 17, 2016
“Advanced Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator Annual Training,” co-presenter, trainED, June 16, 2016
“Title IX Training for Presidents, Boards, and Other Senior Leadership,” co-presenter, trainED, June 15, 2016
“Making Your Title IX Policies and Procedures a ’10,'” presenter, Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Metro State University, Minneapolis, MN, June 9, 2016
“Title IX Coordinator & Deputy Coordinator Annual Training,” co-presenter, trainED, June 8, 2016
“Title IX Overview,” presenter, trainED, NCCAA Annual Convention, Boyce College, Louisville, Kentucky, June 1-2, 2016
“Title IX Coordinator Overview of Legal Requirements Under Minnesota Campus Sexual Assault Law,” co-presenter, trainED, May 25, 2016
“Trauma-Informed Training for First Responders, Confidential Resources, and Campus Security,” co-presenter, trainED, May 25, 2016
“Title IX/VAWA Trauma-Informed Training for Adjudicators,” co-presenter, trainED, May 12, 2016
“Title IX/VAWA Training,” co-presenter, April 14-15, 2016 at Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
“Drafting an Investigation Report,” co-presenter, trainED, April 13, 2016
“Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses – Current Legal Compliance Trends,” presenter, National Associate of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education, March 11, 2016, San Francisco, California
“Title IX Investigator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, February 15, 2016
“Round Table with Chief Academic Officers – CCCU Presentation,” presenter, San Diego, CA, February 10-12, 2016
“Title IX: The 5,000 Foot View – CCCU Presentation,” co-presenter, Washington, D.C., January 27-29, 2016
“Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training,” co-presenter, trainED, January 20, 2016
“Minnesota’s New Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy,” Minnesota Private College Counsel, January 5, 2016
“Education: Table of Experts,” presenter, Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, December 4, 2015
“Minnesota’s New Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy Statute,” co-presenter, Minnesota Private College Council, November 12, 2015
“Minnesota’s New Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy Statute,” co-presenter, trainED, November 12, 2015
“Title IX/VAWA Training, co-presenter, at Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, November 5-6, 2015
“Bethel Athletics Panel Discussions,” presenter, Bethel University, November 2, 2015
“Title IX/VAWA Training,” co-presenter, at University of Maine, Bangor, Maine, October 21-24, 2015
“Title IX Coordinator Training: Duties Beyond Sexual Assault,” co-presenter, trainED, October 14, 2015
“University Risk Management & Insurance Associate (URMIA) Annual Conference,” co-presenter, October 13, 2015, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“Title IX/VAWA Adjudicator Training,” presenter, October 14, 2015, Carlton College, Northfield, Minnesota
“Title IX/VAWA Training: 2015 Annual Security Report Update,” co-presenter, trainED, September 3, 2015
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 6, 2015
“Title IX Coordinator & Deputy Coordinator Annual Training,” co-presenter, August 5, 2015 at Hamline University, Minnesota
“Advanced Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 30, 2015
“Advanced Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator Annual Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 29, 2015
“Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, August 6, 2015
“Title IX Coordinator & Deputy Coordinator Annual Training,” co-presenter, August 5, 2015 at Hamline University, Minnesota
“Advanced Title IX/VAWA Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 30, 2015
“Advanced Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator Annual Training,” co-presenter, trainED, July 29, 2015
“Title IX SaVE Act Boot Camp,” co-presenter, trainED, May 28, 2015
“VAWA Summer 2015 Compliance Update,” co-presenter, trainED, May 21, 2015
“Trauma-Informed Investigator and Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, May 20, 2015 at Wheaton College, IL
“Expert Panel Training on Interviewing Survivors of Sexual Assault,” co-presenter, trainED, April 30, 2015
“Legal Update on Campus Sexual Violence: Clery, VAWA, Title IX and Beyond,” co-presenter, Employment Law Alliance, April 28, 2015
“Title IX Investigator/Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, April 7-8, 2015 at Azusa Pacific University, California
“Title IX/SaVE Act Training for Senior Campus Leadership,” presenter, April 2, 2015, Grinnell College, Iowa
“Confidential Resources Training on Confidentiality, Reporting, and Student Records,” co-presenter, trainED, March 25, 2015
“Fundamentals of FERPA Training Webcast,” co-presenter, trainED, February 18, 2015
“Trauma-Informed Training for Adjudicators and Appeals Panels,” co-presenter, trainED, February 3, 2015
“Campus SaVE Act Final Regulations Update,” co-presenter, trainED, November 19, 2014
“Drafting Your Notice of Determination Training,” co-presenter, trainED, November 13, 2014
“Title IX Investigator/Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, trainED, September 24, 2014
“Title IX SaVE Act Boot Camp,” co-presenter, trainED, September 23, 2014
“Title IX/SaVE Act Training for Senior Campus Leadership,” co-presenter, trainED, September 16, 2014
“Clery Act Annual Security Report Training,” co-presenter, trainED, September 10, 2014
“New Rules Regarding Sexual Assault on Campuses,” co-presenter, September 11, 2014, Minnesota Private College Presidents, Minnesota
“Title IX Investigator/Adjudicator Training,” co-presenter, August 7, 2014, at Hamline University, Minnesota
“Title IX SaVE Act Boot Camp,” co-presenter, August 6, 2014 at Hamline University, Minnesota
“Title IX SaVE Act Boot Camp,” co-presenter, May 29, 2014 at William Mitchell College of Law, Minnesota
“Campus SaVE Act, One Year Later,” co-presenter, trainED, March 26, 2014
“Higher Education Update: From Admissions to Title IX and Everything in Between,” November 07, 2013