Curriculum Vitae Adam B. Jussel EDUCATION J.D. B.S Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, Washington Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude, May 2008 Class Rank 5 out of 361 Dean s Medal Recipient, Class of 2008 Moot Court, Negotiation, and Dispute Resolution Competitor International Law Program California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems emphasis Summa Cum Laude, May 2005 Cumulative GPA 4.0 Graduated first in class Associated Students at California Lutheran University (ASCLU), Senator PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Director, Office of Student Conduct Assistant Dean of Students August 2013 Present Chief conduct officer for the University, overseeing educational student conduct system. University representative in formal adjudicative proceedings before administrative law judges. Serve as primary investigator for complex conduct cases include those involving alcohol and drug abuse, hazing, group conduct. Collaborate with WSU faculty and staff, and Pullman community members to provide innovative educational growth opportunities for students interacting with the student conduct process. Serve as a primary conduct investigator and liaison for Title IX investigations, and oversee conduct operations for Title IX conduct proceedings. Supervise and manage academic integrity system with guidance from Faculty Senate and University Provost. Supervise an associate director, three conduct officers, office manager, graduate assistants, and student employees. Serve as member of WSU s Student Care Team, a multi-disciplinary team that interacts with, and responds to, students of concern, using various interventions relating to mental health, suicidal ideations, alcohol and drugs, threats to self and others. Partner with Department of Human Development faculty on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program on innovative grant to research efficacy of communications between students and parents regarding alcohol and drug concerns. Partner with University of Washington Health and Wellness on a state-wide grant in providing motivational interviewing training for Student Affairs professionals and health care providers a pilot program for the State of Washington. Jussel 1
Select Relevant Trainings: Title IX Coordinator Training, Spring 2013. National Association of College and University Attorneys. Title IX Investigator Training, Fall 2013. Association of Title IX Administrators. Gehring Academy, Fall 2013. Association of Student Conduct Administrators. Certificate in Higher Education Law & Policy, Summer 2014. National Association of Student Professional Administrators. High Honors. Conduct Officer training, Summer 2015. Association of Student Conduct Administrators. National conference for National Association for Student Professional Administrators (2014 and 2016) and Association of Student Conduct Administrators (2014). Motivational Interviewing / Brief Interventions for College Students, Spring 2017. Washington State University. State CORE Investigator Training, Spring 2017. Washington State University. National Incident Management System (NIMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 2016 and 2018. Washington State University Division, Office of the Attorney General, Pullman, Washington Assistant Attorney General January 2012 August 2013 Primary clients: Student Conduct, Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Disability Resource/Access Center, Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Athletics, Student Involvement, Finance and Administration. Advised Student Conduct administrators, including directly counseling student conduct officers on interpretation of student code of conduct, due process, implementation of education-focused sanctions, and philosophical underpinnings of the student conduct process. Served as advisory member of Student Care Team and assist in assessing and responding with care for students at a risk of harming themselves or others in the University community. Supported the resolution of uniquely challenging student-related issues, including those involving students with disabilities, with Deans of various academic colleges, including the Colleges of Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and Nursing. Counseled the Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment on compliance with federal and state regulations, including Title IX and FERPA. Assisted in defending University in complex lawsuits advanced by students seeking judicial review of student conduct decisions. Prepared and revised complex agreements for the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life balancing student safety with risks and liability to the University and the community. Advised Athletics Department for Division I program on variety of issues, including coach contracts, student media, compliance, and NCAA-related matters. Drafted and revise student-focused publications, waivers, and agreements for Dean of Students office. Advised senior administrators on risk management issues related to finance, enrollment, student affairs. Supported the Office of Finance and Administration on evaluating large land purchases, financing models for development, and budgetary issues. Jussel 2
Miller Nash LLP, Attorneys at Law, Seattle, Washington Attorney September 2008 January 2012 Law Intern Associate May 2007 May 2008 Practice Areas: Litigation, Business Law, Education Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Labor Relations. Worked with team of paralegals, office assistants, and other attorneys in various cases, which required the implementation of a document retention and case management plan. Results included successfully defending several actions against major regional and national grocery store chains in employee-related litigation. Provided legal research and advice to general counsel of a private university. Drafted complex agreements, including bylaws and regulations of major companies, contracts for services and construction, and formation documents. Built strong relationships with unique clients including agricultural cooperatives and trustees for bankrupt estates by communicating with clients on legal research, proposed actions and objectives, and presenting strategies of models to achieve these goals and the risks associated with the various actions. Provided Pro bono representation in federal civil rights action. Seattle University, Seattle, Washington Adjunct Professor, College of Education, Higher Education Law January 2008 June 2011 Organized and prepared lesson plans for higher education law course in the Masters of Student Development Administration program. Prepared and graded student assignments and oral presentations. Assisted students in development of risk management skills to better interact with students and colleagues in their future positions as student affairs administrators. Intern, Office of Vice President and University Counsel November 2007 May 2008 Researched a variety of legal issues for University Counsel. Drafted memoranda for distribution to various University faculty and staff. Intern and Resident Assistant, Office of Vice President of Student Development August 2005 May 2008 Reformed university s student conduct process and assisted with training of conduct counsel. Administered team of student affairs administrators and students in evaluating student judicial models. Managed resident hall facility, budget, and implementation of educational and social programs. Jussel 3
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Federal District Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, Washington Extern, Honorable Thomas Zilly August 2007 December 2007 Researched procedural and evidentiary rules, substantive law, and other authorities pertinent to several cases. Prepared bench briefs and summarized issues of law for Judge Zilly. Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing briefs and prepared recommendations for the Judge. Ireland and Co., Attorneys at Law, Thousand Oaks, California Legal Intern January May 2003; June August 2004 Conducted research on creditor/debtor issues. Resolved identity theft disputes for indigent clients. Seattle University School of Law Seattle, Washington Associate Editor, Law Review May 2007 May 2008 Member August 2006 May 2007 Authored article on judicial campaign finance reform in the State of Washington. Edited articles drafted by peers, professors, and experts. Advised fellow authors on article topics and global and sentence-level structure. WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference, University of Vermont, Presenter. Due Process in Sexual Misconduct Hearings Case Law Update. Fall 2015. Mental Health and Higher Education. Fall 2016. National Conference on Law and Higher Education, Stetson University, Presenter. Student Conduct Legal Update. Spring 2016, Spring 2017. National Conference on Campus Sexual Assault & Violence, University of California, Berkeley, Presenter. Ensuring a Fair Process. Spring 2015. University of Washington, Association of Student Conduct Administrators Conduct Officer training, Presenter. Due Process and Student Conduct. Summer 2015. Culture of Respect, Finding Equity and Empowerment in the Adjudication Process, Author. Available at https://cultureofrespect.org/finding-equity-and-empowerment-in-the-adjudication-process/. Summer 2015. Jussel 4
BOARD AND COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Commission on Campus Climate. Fall 2013 Spring 2014. Appointed by University President to serve on the Commission on Campus Climate, whose charge was to review appropriate community and University response and interaction to WSU climate both on and off campus. Risk Management Committee. Spring 2015 Present. Serve as member of committee to advise university members about managing risk around complex programs and proposals. University Compliance Committee. Spring 2014 Present. Appointed by University President to facilitate compliance among all University departments, review policy issues relating to NCAA regulation compliance, and review the WSU Athletics Department s compliance systems. WSU Academic Integrity Task Force and Committee. Spring 2015 Present. Appointed by Faculty Senate as co-chair of Task Force to research and prepare recommendations for faculty, staff, and the university community on systematically addressing academic integrity issues. Presently sitting as chair of committee. Advisory Board Member, National Association of Student Professional Administrators, Culture of Respect Spring 2016 Present Provided advice to NASPA administrators on sexual misconduct policies, investigations, and training for student conduct proceedings. Advised NASPA Culture of Respect colleagues on relevant trends in student conduct administration. Member, Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference Board. Spring 2016 Present Assisted in providing guidance on conference agenda, topics, and speakers. Seattle University, Seattle, Washington Regent Spring 2011 Spring 2014 Appointed by the Seattle University Provost to represent Seattle University in developing and establishing relationships among students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Member, Board of Governors January 2009 May 2010 Assisted in organizing and planning events and programs each year to support the University s students and alumni. Counseled on-campus alumni office on issues affecting alumni, and counseled institution on initiatives, procedures, and programs. Jussel 5
OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL AND RELATED INVOLVEMENT California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California Senior Resident Assistant & Senior Departmental Assistant, School of Business August 2002 May 2005 College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho Intern, Vice President and Athletic Director May 2002 August 2002 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS Washington State University Student Affairs Division Young Professional Award. Fall 2016. Selected by peers as outstanding young professional for the Division of Student Affairs. Associated Students of Washington State University, Judicial Board. Fall 2013 - Present. Advisor for branch of Associated Students that oversees code enforcement for other branches, and runs nomination and campaign system. Washington State University UREC (University Recreation) Advisory Board. Spring 2017 Present. Student Affairs representative for board that provides oversight for UREC, approve budgets, suggests programs and services, and provides guidance on policies and procedures. Washington State University Student Affairs Mentoring Program. Spring 2014. Professional mentor to students interested in working in student affairs. Silver Anniversary Distinguished Alumni, California Lutheran University School of Management. June 2011. Selected as one of twenty-five alumni from the last twenty-five years to graduate from California Lutheran University s School of Management program for achievements in the legal and business fields and for contributions to the community. Trustee, Young Lawyers Division, King County Bar Association. May 2011 January 2012. Elected as Trustee to represent young lawyers throughout King County, serving as a liaison between young lawyers and the King County Bar Association. Volunteer, Federal Bar Association Pro Bono Program. October 2009 January 2012. Appointed to represent a pro se prisoner in federal lawsuit against county jail for excessive and abusive use of force. Prepared all pleadings and documents for trial and negotiated settlement on behalf of prisoner for the benefit of all parties and avoiding litigation. Volunteer, Union Gospel Mission Open Door Legal Services. October 2008 October 2011. Volunteer counselor and legal advocate for indigent members of Union Gospel Mission s Open Door Legal Services, focusing primarily on implementing strategies to benefit members legally and personally. Volunteer of the Year, California Lutheran University. May 2003. Co-founder of men s volunteer and leadership organization at California Lutheran University. Organized events, established membership requirements, and planned volunteer opportunities. Saw membership rise from 12 members to over 60 members in the 2002 03 academic year. Received the Volunteer of the Year award for helping organize events that led to over 350 volunteer hours to be recorded by members of the organization. Jussel 6
United States Congressional Awards (Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals). 1997 2001. Recipient of three awards for accomplishments in voluntary community service, physical development, exploration and personal development. Received the Gold Medal from the United States Congress in Washington D.C. in June, 2001. INTERESTS Bluegrass music, olympic weight lifting, hiking, playing guitar, reading non-fiction and writing poetry. Jussel 7