Julie Hall, Ph.D.
Buffalo, NY 14202
20+ years as Professor and Director of an Educational Leadership Ph.D. and Ed.D. Program and other teaching. Experienced expert. Multi-award-winning teacher. Taught the applicable, required, and expected standard of care for the prevention of child sexual abuse and harassment in schools and other settings to superintendents, principals, teachers, future professors, and leaders of youth-serving organizations. Retained by plaintiffs and defendants on numerous abuse claims from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and through the present. Addresses issues related to hiring, supervision, retention, and training of school personnel, student supervision, and the adequacy of policies and investigations. Utilizes research skills and experience to assess and evaluate the current and historical record, including the level of risk awareness, to ascertain the appropriate duty of care owed to children by trusted adults.
I am an expert in identifying, assessing, and evaluating the standard of care at the relevant timeframe for the prevention of child sexual harassment and abuse in schools and other institutions. I consider statutory and regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting, Title IX, other federal and state obligations, policies and procedures regarding hiring, supervision and retention, the doctrine of in loco parentis, and prevailing practices and customs in the prevention of child sexual abuse.
I am available to give independent advice and to assist in federal and state court litigation nationwide on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, including Public Schools/Districts, Private/Independent Schools, Faith-Based Schools, Catholic Church, Municipalities, Group Homes, and Youth-Serving Organizations.
- Child Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Discrimination
- Education & Schools
- Human Trafficking
- Negligent Hiring
- School Safety
- Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Ph.D. Educational Culture, Policy & Society, University of Buffalo (Graduated with Distinction, 4.0 GPA); M.A. McGill University, Montréal, Quebec; B.A. University of Buffalo
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Awards
Women's Higher Education Leadership Award, 2023
D’Youville University Education Faculty of the Year, 2005, 2010, 2017, 2018,
2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
American Educational Studies Association Critics’ Book Choice Award, 2016
American Educational Studies Association Critics’ Book Choice Award, 2015
American Educational Studies Association Critics’ Book Choice Award, 2014
American Association of University Professions (AAUP) Scholar of the Year, 2005
Mark Diamond Dissertation Research Award
Current Professional Affiliations
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
American Sociological Association (ASA)
American Anthropological Association (AAA)
American Educational Studies Association (AESA)
New York State Foundations of Education Association (NYSFEA)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
AERA Special Interest Groups:
Childhood Studies
Gender and Education
Critical Examination of Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender in Education
Social Context of Education
Educational Theory and Practice - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR Educational Leadership Ph.D. and Ed.D. Program, 2014 — 2023 D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK. Taught Ph.D./Ed.D. Educational Leadership students the following courses:
K-12 Education Governance, Law, and Policy
School-Community Relations
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment of Learning
Cultural Perspectives in Education
Dissertation Proposal
Dissertation Guidance
PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY Humanities Department, 2008 — 2014 D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK. Taught undergraduate students the following courses:
Social Theory
Cultural Diversity
Research Methods
Sociological Principles of Education
Sociology of Education
Social Problems
ASSISTANT & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Education, 2001 — 2008 D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK. Taught education master’s students and New York State Teacher Certification students the following courses:
Cultural Perspectives in Education
Philosophical & Social Foundations of Education
Advanced Research Methods
Master’s Thesis
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Department of Education, 1999 — 2001 BUFFALO STATE UNIVERSITY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK. Taught undergraduate education majors and New York State Teacher Certification students the following courses:
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
School & Society
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approx. 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approx. 50%
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: May 2026
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consultation, review of case pleadings and materials, expert reports, deposition/court testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Initial consultation is free
$450
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $450
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $4,500 per day
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $4,500 per day
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Airfare, transportation, hotel, meals, printing
Available Upon Request