TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Practical Training and Expert Guidance for Schools, Nonprofits, Employers, and Legal Professionals

Jessica Katz Law provides customized training, consulting, and technical assistance designed to help organizations strengthen their response to complex legal, compliance, and workplace issues. Drawing on extensive experience in investigations, litigation, higher education, nonprofit leadership, and client advocacy, our attorneys deliver practical, engaging, and actionable guidance tailored to the needs of each audience.

Whether you are seeking professional development for staff, assistance with policy implementation, or guidance on challenging cases, we provide the knowledge and support needed to build institutional capacity, reduce risk, and improve service delivery.

Technical Assistance, Consulting & Mentorship

Jessica Katz Law provides individualized consulting, mentorship, and technical assistance to educational institutions, organizations, and attorneys seeking guidance on complex legal and operational challenges.

Our consulting services help organizations:

Develop and strengthen policies and procedures
Improve organizational responses to allegations of abuse, harassment, discrimination, and misconduct
Navigate compliance obligations under federal and state law
Build effective investigation and reporting processes
Enhance interdisciplinary collaboration among legal and non-legal staff
Develop and expand legal services programs
Access external supervision and mentorship for staff (attorneys, legal advocates, investigators)

We also provide case-specific consultation for individuals, attorneys, schools, nonprofits, and employers facing difficult or sensitive matters that require experienced legal insight.

Training Services

Attorney Jessica Katz and Attorney Katherine Schulte are experienced trainers with programs designed for a wide range of audiences, including:

Schools, colleges, and universities
Faculty, staff, and students
Law enforcement personnel
Court personnel
Nonprofit organizations and advocates
Attorneys and legal professionals
Healthcare professionals
Employers and human resources professionals

Every training is customized to the goals, experience level, and unique needs of your organization. We focus on practical application, legal compliance, and best practices that participants can immediately implement in their work. Copies of training agenda, and sample curriculum are available upon request.

Training Topics Include:

Domestic violence and dating violence
Sexual assault and sexual misconduct
Sexual harassment prevention and response
Massachusetts Abuse Prevention Orders (209A)
Massachusetts Harassment Prevention Orders (258E)
Litigation skills (e.g. direct and cross examination, introducing exhibits)
Massachusetts criminal court process
Massachusetts Clerk Magistrate Hearings
Fifth Amendment considerations in civil proceedings
Best practices for investigations and adjudication processes
Policy development and implementation
Building and managing legal programs within interdisciplinary organizations
Best practices for legal and non-legal collaboration

Additional topics can be developed to address the specific needs of your organization.

Trusted Expertise

Our attorneys combine years of experience in litigation, investigations, higher education, victim advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and legal program development. We understand the real-world challenges organizations face and provide practical solutions that are legally sound and tailored to your mission.

Whether you need a single training session, ongoing consultation, or support addressing a specific challenge, Jessica Katz Law can help your organization build the knowledge, confidence, and systems needed to serve your community effectively.

Hear how our mentorship and training services made a difference.

"As a new attorney working at a small non-profit, taking on clients and stepping into a courtroom for the first time was quite a challenge. Having the guidance of Jessica Katz Law proved invaluable, not only for their seasoned insight into legal tactics, but also for guidance on managing client relationships under inherently stressful circumstances. Jessica Katz Law enabled our small team with limited resources and experience, to provide high quality representation to clients who wouldn't otherwise have been able to access such services." - Attorney

"Katherine and Jessica provided an outstanding trial practice training for our attorneys. Their presentation was exceptionally well-prepared, engaging, and informative, offering practical skills and insights that our advocates could immediately apply in their work." - Nonprofit Training Coordinator