Contact

Philadelphia Office: (215) 234-1732

Pittsburgh Office: (412) 903-3700

kathleen@education-rights.com

Kathleen Mahoney, Esq.


Kathleen conducts investigations involving student, employee, and workplace matters. With more than 25 years of legal experience, she brings extensive knowledge of Title IX, civil rights, education law, and employment-related issues to complex and sensitive investigations.

In addition to her legal practice, Kathleen served as a Title IX Investigator for Delaware Technical Community College, where she investigated allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination involving students, faculty, and staff. She also served on the college wide VAWA/Clery Compliance Committee, helping develop institutional policies and procedures to support compliance and campus safety.

Throughout her career, Kathleen has represented clients in state and federal civil rights litigation, conducted jury and bench trials, argued appeals before Pennsylvania appellate courts and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and served as a guardian ad litem. Her broad legal background and decades of experience evaluating evidence and navigating sensitive matters inform her fair, thorough, and objective approach to investigations.

Kathleen is committed to conducting impartial, well-supported investigations that help organizations respond to complex issues with integrity, fairness, and confidence.


Education

  • Juniata College, B.A. Political Science

  • Temple University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Certificate in Estate Planning

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

  • New Jersey

  • Delaware (Rule 55 Admission)

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of PA

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PA

  • U.S. District Court for the Wester District of PA

  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

  • Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Affiliations

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Education Law Section

  • Delaware State Bar Association

  • Kent County Bar Association

  • Former member, American Association for Paralegal Educators

  • Former Board Member, Delaware County Bar Association, former Board Member

  • Guy G. Former Treasurer, Guy G. DeFuria Inn of Court, former Treasurer