Folsom University Sexual Assault Lawyer

When a university fails to protect its students or respond appropriately to reports of misconduct, there are no words for how traumatic the consequences can be. If you or your child has experienced sexual assault in a university setting, you have the right to seek accountability. At Kellogg & Van Aken LLP, we are a women-owned firm committed to helping survivors pursue justice while protecting their privacy and well-being. Our Folsom, CA university sexual assault lawyer represents students across the Bay Area with dignity and compassion. When you are ready to learn more about your legal options, contact our firm to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

University Sexual Assault Lawyer Folsom, CA

University sexual assault cases often involve both individual wrongdoing and institutional failures. Assault may occur in dormitories, classrooms, campus housing, or during school-sponsored events. In many cases, colleges and universities may be held legally responsible for failing to respond to reports, ignoring warning signs, or inadequately supervising students and staff.

At Kellogg & Van Aken LLP, we stand with survivors. Our attorneys listen carefully to your experience, explain your rights in clear and straightforward terms, and guide you through the legal process step by step. We understand the importance of privacy in these cases and take steps to protect your identity while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout your claim.

Our Folsom university sexual assault lawyer represents college students and families in civil claims involving sexual assault, harassment, stalking, and other forms of misconduct connected to university environments.

Civil claims can allow survivors to recover compensation for medical care, counseling, academic disruption, lost opportunities, and emotional harm. These cases can also help bring attention to institutional failures and lead to changes in policies and procedures that better protect students in the future.

Why Legal Experience Matters In University Sexual Assault Cases

We believe all sexual abuse cases should center the voice of the victim or survivor, but due to the world we live, in that’s not the way things tend to pan out. College and university sexual assault claims often involve powerful institutions with extensive legal and financial resources. With unfair biases and corrupt dynamics in the mix, you could have the most straightforward case in the world, and there’s still a chance that someone on the other side is going to diminish your experience in the effort to protect the perpetrator.

Partnering with an experienced attorney can help amplify your voice and ensure your story is taken seriously at every stage of the process. A strong legal advocate can step in to challenge institutional defenses, preserve key evidence, and hold the right people accountable, so you’re not left to navigate this on your own. With the right support, you can pursue justice in a way that protects your privacy, honors your experience, and helps you move forward on your own terms. Our firm’s background includes:

• Kelly D. Van Aken’s experience litigating complex, high-stakes personal injury and mass tort matters at a prominent San Francisco defense firm before exclusively advocating for survivors
• Leadership roles in large, multi-plaintiff sexual abuse cases, including serving as liaison counsel in litigation involving more than 80 survivors
• Trial advocacy honors including membership in the Order of the Barristers and leadership roles on national mock trial and moot court teams
• Mikayla G. Kellogg’s recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2016–2019) and Super Lawyer (2020–2023) for excellence in plaintiff advocacy
• Active leadership in consumer and trial lawyer organizations, including service on the Board of Directors for the Consumer Attorneys of California and involvement with the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
• Extensive experience handling sexual assault cases involving authority figures such as medical providers, teachers, clergy, coaches, and rideshare drivers
• Proven results in both negotiated settlements and courtroom trials in cases involving severe personal injury and sexual misconduct
• A women-owned, survivor-focused firm built on compassionate representation, strategic litigation, and a commitment to holding individuals and institutions accountable

If you or someone you love has experienced sexual assault in a university setting, our California university sexual assault attorneys are ready to stand with you and help you pursue accountability. Contact us at Kellogg & Van Aken LLP today to share your story and learn more about how we can support you through the next steps.