Rob Kent is a higher education attorney with experience navigating civil rights, Title IX and other compliance issues on behalf of colleges and universities. He is skilled in managing student and staff complaints, overseeing and conducting investigations fairly and efficiently, and working with both internal and external parties to be sure investigators and administrators are both accountable and transparent.

Rob collaborates with university leaders to administer awareness regarding services and resources; build channels of communication within the university for better collaboration with support services, human resources and police; and manage local, state and national media inquiries. Additionally, he assists with training and education among students and staff and provides guidance on overall strategy regarding campus-related compliance.

Rob is a former in-house attorney with Michigan State University, where he effectively managed a variety of legal matters. Most recently, he served in the university’s Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance, leading a new major administrative unit, instituting new programs and services, growing the employee team, interpreting and implementing changing regulations, and managing an unprecedented complaint volume under constant scrutiny.