Tyler Walchanowicz has been a part of the Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant team since 2020, where he has passionately represented hundreds of individuals, serving as a dedicated advocate for those in need. Tyler brings a unique and diverse background to his practice, allowing him to approach each case with individualized strategies. Whether defending clients accused of wrongdoing or championing justice for those harmed by others, Tyler is unwavering in his commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring that every client receives a fair and just outcome.
As a key member of the firm’s Title IX and School Disciplinary Practice, Tyler regularly serves as an advisor to students and staff facing allegations or experiencing misconduct, including sexual assaults, hazing, and other policy violations. His expertise extends nationwide, where he has guided and advised clients across the country. In addition to his advisory role, Tyler is recognized as a thought leader in the field. He frequently writes and presents on the complexities and ongoing changes within Title IX regulations and related litigation. Tyler has also successfully challenged disciplinary outcomes, securing victories against local school districts, private K-12 schools, and higher education institutions nationwide.
In the realm of criminal defense, Tyler has played a crucial role in defending clients accused of offenses at the municipal, state, and federal levels, from pre-indictment investigations to trial. Tyler is a seasoned trial attorney, having successfully tried a range of criminal matters before judges and juries across Ohio, including those that have attracted local, state, and national media attention.
Tyler’s civil law practice is equally impactful, where he represents victims of sexual assault and violence, engages in Title IX litigation, and advocates for clients who have suffered life-altering injuries due to the negligence of others. His relentless advocacy has resulted in millions of dollars in settlements for his clients, showcasing his ability to deliver powerful results and secure justice.
EDUCATION
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2020
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Tulane University International Baseball Arbitration Competition Participant, 2020
- Hiram College, B.A., Psychology, Sociology, 2017
- Graduated Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C.
- Advise students and faculty members accused of violations of college code of conduct and sexual misconduct violations across the United States.
- Advise athletes and coaches across the United States in various areas of the law including, Title IX complaints and code of conduct violations, eligibility issues, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), criminal investigations, and civil matters.
- Provide representation to individuals and entities during criminal, cyber and white-collar investigations.
- Provide defense representation to clients at all states of criminal prosecutions in state and federal courts across the United States.
- Provide representation to clients in all stages of administrative and quasi-criminal proceedings.
- Handle a diverse caseload representing clients in state and federal civil litigation arising out of civil rights actions, employment matters, personal injury, and intentional torts.
- Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office
- Law Clerk, 2019
- Cleveland, OH
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member, 2020 to Present - Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Criminal Law Section, Member, 2020 to Present
- Cyber+ Section, Member, 2020 to Present
COURT ADMISSIONS
- State of Ohio
- State of Illinois (Special Admission)
- United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
- United States District Court, District of Maryland (Pro Hac Vice)
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida (Pro Hac Vice)
- United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
PUBLICATIONS
- Title IX and the Return to Campus, Ohio Lawyer, Jul-Sept 2021.
- From Title IX to Title VI: The intersect of campus safety and the law, Cleveland Jewish News, August 7, 2024
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Mid-American Conference, Taking MACtion Summit, Sexual Violence Prevention, Title IX and the NCAA, Cleveland, Ohio, October, 2022
- Hiram College, Today’s Title IX, Hiram, Ohio, November, 2022.
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 2024 Title IX Updates, Compliance, Enforcement, and Procedural Requirements, Zoom CLE, October, 2024
MEDIA APPEARANCES:
- Print:
- Cleveland Jewish News
- WKYC, Cleveland
- Cleveland.com
- Toledo Blade
- CNN
- Akron Beacon Journal
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