For more than fifteen years, Kristina has protected and counseled clients during the most difficult periods in their lives. She has developed a sophisticated federal and state practice with a particular focus on internet-based crimes. Her experience is regularly enlisted for complex cases involving allegations of sexual assault, and she has worked on national defense teams representing students and executives facing prosecution in the United States and abroad. Kristina is also extremely adept at working with families and defending juveniles facing prosecution, particularly when the child has a physical or mental disability.
Kristina has achieved great success protecting students and professors in campus Title IX proceedings, which has garnered her a national reputation. Her services are particularly sought after to navigate Title IX cases involving a parallel criminal investigation. In addition to being a skilled Title IX attorney, Kristina also helps students of all ages facing academic misconduct, research misconduct and other types of discipline. She has represented Greek organizations involved in student disciplinary matters and assisted with drafting policies and implementing training. When Title IX and other campus misconduct matters require litigation, Kristina has filed civil suit in federal courts across the country and successfully negotiated resolutions.
Kristina’s practice has grown to include representation of people with complex mental health and neurological disorders. She serves as a tireless advocate for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
With training in crisis communication, Kristina leads teams that can protect her clients’ needs not only in court, schools and the workplace, but also in the public realm.
Kristina regularly writes and speaks on issues involving students and education. Regarded as a go-to authority for journalists examining student legal issues, she has appeared on television and is frequently interviewed.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
Since 2006
1st Circuit
Since 2020
6th Circuit
Since 2007
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2011
Professional Experience
2018 - Current
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, LLP
Partner
2014 - 2018
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA
Principal
2006 - 2014
Friedman & Frey, L.L.C.
Attorney
Municipal, State, and Federal Criminal Defense Representation
Education
Cleveland State University
J.D. | Law
Boston University
B.A. | European History
Awards
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The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers
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Rising Star
Ohio Super Lawyers
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Rising Star
Ohio Super Lawyers
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Rising Star
Ohio Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Top Attorneys in Ohio
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Rising Star
Ohio Super Lawyers
year - Kristina W. Supler
Rising Star
Ohio Super Lawyers
The State's Outstanding Young Lawyers
Cincinnati Magazine
Contacts
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Avoiding Title IX Allegations During Internships; Coronavirus | Kent State University Lecture https://studentdefense.kjk.com/2020/03/20/susan-stone-and-kristina-suplers-kent-state-lecture-on-title-ix-and-internships/
Avoiding Title IX Allegations During Internships; Coronavirus
Kristina Supler:
Good morning everyone.
Susan Stone:
Good morning. Thanks for having us. It’s fun. By the way, I’m the older sister, in case anyone’s wondering. And I’m a blonde as long as there’s going to be a hairstylist around. So pretty soon, my hair’s going to be changing back to what my sister is and I’m not too happy about it. Anyways, thanks for having us. As Hillary said, we are two lawyers who rep students of all ages and professionals who are involved in misconduct matters, and our work includes representing students like you all over the country.
Kristina Supler:
Good morning, again. And thank you to Hillary for inviting us to speak to all of you today. It’s always a pleasure to connect with college students on any campus. As Susan said, we are lawyers. We’re also mothers, and our careers are dedicated to representing students and professionals of all ages. And related to that is also representing in people who get into a little bit of trouble and perhaps might have to appear before a professional licensing board, an academic board for any sort of misconduct issue.
Susan Stone:
So before you head off to internships and hopefully, this COVID-19 won’t stop any of you from going to some fabulous places that I know, Hillary, places you in New York and Milan, we want to talk about what kind of behaviors to avoid. And also, for those of you who are still juniors, I don’t know how many of you are still going to stay in school and working remotely, we’re going to briefly touch upon issues that could impact you even while you’re a remote distance learner.
Kristina Supler:
So let’s just take a step back at this point and talk about professionalism in general, what defines professionalism and shapes professionalism. And really, at the core of professionalism is the idea of having respect for yourself and those around you. And really, it’s so important, think before you act. We always talk to our clients and when we lecture, the old adage, would you say it or do it in front of your grandmother? That, of course, still applies in the workplace even more so.
Susan Stone:
And healthy boundaries.
Kristina Supler:
That’s right. When you’re out in the working world through an internship or some awesome job opportunity, let’s think about … Well, let’s take a step back and focus on internships. And so, you’re doing an internship. You’ve been placed through Kent State. Does the Kent State code of conduct still apply?
Susan Stone:
Well, it does apply. As long as you’re still a student and affiliated with your school, your school code of conduct still applies to your behavior. So if something goes wrong during your internship, not only are you at risk of losing your internship, but you could get in trouble with your school. So what you need to do is make sure that you are very familiar with your school’s code of conduct and any governing rules that would apply when you go on your internship. And I would check with Hillary to see if there are any special rules that you would need to abide by because jurisdiction of a school applies at all school-sponsored activities, and that would include your internship.
Kristina Supler:
So interns, it’s sort of this hybrid status under the law and we don’t have to get into all the technicalities, but while you’re an intern, it’s also possible that you’re governed by the rules and regulations in the employer handbook. And it’s so important, these handbooks, it’s not just a thick document that a bunch of lawyers wrote and put together and you think, “Oh, this is boring,” you throw it in the drawer and you don’t think anything about it. It’s actually important that you know what is in that document because it protects you and helps you be a good employee as well. And if you have questions, you should ask. You should talk to your human resource professional.
Susan Stone:
And human resources change employee handbooks all the time. Right now with the corona virus, everybody’s scrambling to see how the rules need to be changed for employees, especially those employees who might start internships working remotely. What are going to be the rules and what are the rules of conduct I think are going to be very fluid right now. However, we’re going to briefly talk about some boring stuff, but it’s not so boring for us and what laws apply. So the first law, Kristina, why don’t you talk about Title VII?
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz Student & Athlete Defense Partners Susan Stone and Kristina Supler discuss the impact of #MeToo on college campuses with Law & Crime Network's Brian Ross.
With allegations of Title IX violations on the rise nationwide, students and their parents need to know what to do when they've been accused of campus sexual misconduct. Here's Part 1 of our Ten Tips series with KJK Partners Susan Stone and Kristina Supler.
