Can I deduct legal expenses reimbursed for hiring an attorney to represent me in a title ix/sexual violence investigation as a student at my university?

[kimberlybienfang]

attorney reported as a settlement on 1099 other income along with a statement showing I paid a little more in fees then what I was reimbursed. Investigation involved issues with the university protecting my rights from sexual violence from an ex boyfriend who was also a student.

[KrisD]

It seems not, however you should check with the attorney. 

" Personal or investment-related legal fees are not deductible starting in 2018 through 2025, subject to a few exceptions. In the past, these fees could be deductible as a miscellaneous itemized deduction. However, the TCJA eliminated these deductions for 2018 through 2025."

https://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/taxation/tax-audits/are-attorneys-fees-tax-deductible.html