Catherine Spear, J.D.
Executive Director, Systemwide Office of Civil Rights
Areas of Expertise
ADA/504
Case Management
Decision-Makers/Hearing Officers/Advisors
Expert Witness
FERPA
First Amendment
Risk Management/Crisis Communications
Title IX
Catherine Spear, J.D.
Executive Director, Systemwide Office of Civil Rights
Spear is the Executive Director, Systemwide Office of Civil Rights, for the University of California Office of the President, where she oversees a unified office that includes Title IX, Anti-Discrimination, and Disability Rights offices, offering civil rights support to UC’s 10 campuses, labs, and medical centers. With almost two decades of experience with the Office for Civil Rights, Spear brings extensive expertise in compliance, equity, and developing initiatives that promote fairness and inclusion across campus communities. Having formerly served as the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX at the University of Southern California, she managed the response to all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.