Brigid Harrington
About Brigid Harrington
Brigid Harrington serves as the Director of the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she focuses on compliance with Title IX regulations. With a background in both prosecution and defense, she has extensive experience in civil rights investigations and policy development.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Brigid Harrington serves as the Director of the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX at the University of Massachusetts Boston. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX regulations and ensuring that the university's policies and procedures align with federal requirements. Since joining the university in 2019, she has focused on developing frameworks to address civil rights issues and enhance the safety and well-being of the university community.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Before her current role, Brigid Harrington worked as an Investigator at Harvard University in the Office for Dispute Resolution from 2015 to 2019. In this position, she conducted investigations related to civil rights and Title IX complaints, contributing to the university's efforts to maintain a fair and equitable campus environment. Her experience in higher education has equipped her with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in civil rights compliance.
Legal Background and Expertise
Brigid Harrington has a robust legal background, having served as a trial attorney with a focus on appellate and criminal law. She worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney's Office from 2006 to 2010 and later at the Special Narcotics Prosecutor from 2010 to 2012. This experience in prosecution and defense provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, which she applies in her current role to address civil rights issues effectively.
Education and Qualifications
Brigid Harrington earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston College Law School, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background has laid a strong foundation for her career in law and higher education.
Policy Development and Compliance
In her role at UMass Boston, Brigid Harrington has been actively involved in developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title IX regulations. Her extensive experience in conducting investigations related to Title IX and civil rights issues enables her to create effective strategies that address the needs of the university community while adhering to legal standards.