The University of Virginia has hired law firm "Pepper Hamilton LLP to look into how the university handles sexual assault complaints.

Pepper Hamilton LLP is a multi-practice law firm with more than 500 lawyers nationally, according to the firm's website. Pepper Hamilton will consult UVa on ongoing title nine sexual assault reports, protocols involving local law enforcement, and assessing the university's policies.

"Pepper Hamilton LLP will provide consultation services and guidance regarding the university's response to and handling of sexual and gender-based harassment and violence complaints and reports under federal laws," said the firm in a statement.

Another law firm is already looking into how the university responded to gang rape allegations in a Rolling Stone article published in November. The firm, O'Melveny and Myers was appointed as special counsel to the Commonwealth and the Board of Visitors by Attorney General Mark Herring.

UVa has also formed an ad hoc group on university climate and culture.

