Product Description

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions in the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. cases have had a significant impact on affirmative action in college admission programs. In response, certain public interest groups have filed a series of lawsuits attacking some aspects of corporate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) programs. Learn about the legal issues surrounding DEIB efforts in workplaces and the impact the Supreme Court’s recent decisions, and the resulting lower court litigation, has had and may continue to have on these initiatives. Hear from both sides of the employment bar about the legal issues to consider when advising clients in this area.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 - 2:30 pm

  Learn About the Supreme Court’s Decisions in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, and the Resulting Wave of Lawsuits Attacking Corporate DEIB Programs

  Keerthi Sugumaran, Esq., Jackson Lewis, PC , Boston
  
• 2:30 - 3:00 pm

  Case Study: Review of Recent Litigation and Lessons Learned

  Emma M. Quinn-Judge, Esq., Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP , Boston
  
• 3:00 - 3:15 pm

  Understanding the Legal Issues Involved in Implementing a DEIB Program

  Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq., Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP , Boston
  
• 3:15 - 3:30 pm

  What These Lawsuits May Mean for Workplace DEIB Efforts

  Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq., Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP , Boston
  
• 3:30 - 3:55 pm

  Considerations and Pitfalls for Advising Clients on Preventing and Responding to Lawsuits Regarding DEIB Initiatives

  Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq., Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP , Boston
  Keerthi Sugumaran, Esq., Jackson Lewis, PC , Boston
  
• 3:55 - 4:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

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