Kai McGintee

About Kai McGintee

Kai is a sought-after external investigator and hearing officer in sensitive and high-profile misconduct cases throughout the country. She has conducted and overseen hundreds of investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and other types of improper conduct. Kai is recognized as a national thought leader on Title IX issues and a trusted fact-finder, decision-maker and advisor for institutions in the most challenging of crises.Kai’s practice is dedicated to conducting neutral, external investigations for colleges, universities, K-12 schools, sports organizations, corporations, and non-profit organizations. Kai is frequently called upon to investigate misconduct complaints involving students, faculty, senior-level personnel, coaches, and athletes. Kai has led numerous complex and high-stakes investigations, consults and advises clients on investigation best practices, and conducts external reviews of institutional policies and practices. Kai is also regularly called upon to serve as an external hearing officer, decision-maker, and appeal officer for educational institutions across the country. She is also experienced at facilitating informal resolutions of Title IX and other misconduct cases.Kai has counseled employers and educational institutions for almost two decades on complex issues and crisis response. Kai has served as primary outside counsel to several higher education institutions and independent secondary schools. With a background in employment and education law, Kai not only has a keen understanding of the legal framework in which employers and schools operate, but also appreciates the unique cultures of the workplaces and campuses of her clients. Kai has been a frequent speaker on education law issues, including at the National Association of Independent Schools and Association of Independent Schools of New England.Kai regularly provides consulting services and training workshops to educational institutions and organizations on sexual misconduct and civil rights issues. Kai has worked with numerous colleges, universities, and independent secondary schools on preventative training, policy development, compliance issues, and crisis management. Kai has presented at national and local seminars on investigations, published resources on investigation best practices, and has been quoted in national news outlets for her expertise.Kai is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, where she served as the Case Note and Comment Editor on the Maine Law Review.

Experience

1. Founder and Managing Director

   Aleta Law

   Jan 2024 — Present · Portland, ME, US

   Aleta Law is a boutique investigations and resolutions law firm, helping higher education institutions, K-12 schools, athletic organizations, nonprofits, and companies reach fair solutions to complex issues.

Education

• Davidson College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

  1999 — 2003

• University of Maine School of Law

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Management
• Negotiation
• Editing
• Internal Investigations
• Legal Writing
• Litigation