Academic & Professional Misconduct

Defending Students and Faculty Facing Academic or Professional Misconduct Allegations

Plagiarism, cheating, research misconduct, grant fraud, and employment disputes can threaten an education or a career — even though these proceedings aren't criminal. Mr. Orenberg represents both students and faculty through the process.

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Who This Affects

Students

Academic Dishonesty & Honor Code Proceedings

Allegations of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, or cheating can lead to administrative hearings before school officials. Mr. Orenberg represents students at colleges and universities throughout the metropolitan area, including Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, the University of Maryland–College Park, Catholic University, and the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Faculty

Research Misconduct & Employment Disputes

Mr. Orenberg also represents teachers and faculty facing allegations of research misconduct, grant fraud, or related employment disputes — proceedings with their own institutional process, separate from a student honor-code hearing.

Why These Proceedings Matter

Academic misconduct proceedings are administrative, not criminal — but a finding of responsibility can still have a lasting impact on transcripts, degrees, employment, and professional licensing.

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6 UniversitiesRepresented Locally

Academic Misconduct FAQ

Is this the same as being criminally charged? +

No. Academic misconduct hearings are conducted by the school, not a court, though some underlying conduct could separately involve criminal charges.

Can I bring an attorney to a disciplinary hearing? +

Many schools allow it, though rules vary by institution. Mr. Orenberg can help you understand your specific school's process.

What's the difference between a student case and a faculty case? +

Student cases typically involve academic dishonesty allegations handled through a school's honor code process. Faculty cases more often involve research misconduct, grant fraud, or employment-related proceedings, which may follow different institutional procedures.

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