John Duberstein

Deputy Title VI Coordinator and Case Manager, Harvard Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights and Responsibilities (CSNDR) | Former: Civil Rights Investigator, Employment & Criminal Defense Attorney

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

About

Education, labor & employment law attorney, experienced litigator and counselor. Licensed in North Carolina and Massachusetts.

Experience

  • Deputy Title VI Coordinator and Case Manager at Harvard University
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Civil Rights Investigator at Boston University
    Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr

    I conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into reports of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation against faculty, staff, affiliates, and non-affiliates at Boston University pursuant to University policy as well as state and federal law. This includes collecting information in an efficient and supportive manner, composing a clear final report detailing the information obtained, and applying logical reasoning to make findings of fact and responsibility in accordance with University standards. In addition to formal investigations, I facilitate informal resolution to help prevent behaviors from reoccurring and bridge the gap between intention and impact. I also support the development and delivery of education and prevention programs and work collaboratively with campus partners to promote the EOO mission and build trust with campus constituents.

  • Attorney at Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 · 9 mos

    Employment attorney representing nonprofits, particularly schools and other educational institutions, as well as for-profit corporations. I counsel employers on policy, compliance, governance, and all sorts of workplace issues, including discrimination and harassment claims, school bullying, employment offers/termination of employment relationships. I perform internal investigations into a wide array of employment and school-related issues. I am also a litigator with fifteen years of civil and criminal defense experience.

  • Attorney at Schwartz Hannum PC
    Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Assistant Federal Public Defender at Federal Public Defender
    Aug 2012 - Mar 2022 · 9 yrs 8 mos