Smith & Fawer is proud to have successfully defended a Louisiana State University School of Dentistry student against serious allegations of academic misconduct that threatened the student’s education and future career.
The student was accused of cheating during a final exam—despite full compliance with LSUSD’s testing protocols, which were inconsistently applied and poorly communicated. Facing potential suspension or expulsion, the student turned to Smith & Fawer for representation.
Smith & Fawer zealously advocated for the student throughout the disciplinary process and worked diligently to ensure a full and fair review of the facts. After a thorough evaluation of the evidence—including video footage, witness testimony, and written documentation—the charges were ultimately dismissed and the allegations rejected as entirely unsupported by any reliable evidence.
As a result, our client remains enrolled at LSUSD in good standing, with an academic record unblemished by unfounded allegations.
Smith & Fawer remains committed to protecting the rights of students and professionals in high-stakes disciplinary matters and to ensuring that such proceedings are rooted in fairness, due process, and evidence—not assumptions.