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.