The Future of DEI After Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard

In June 2023, the US Supreme Court issued a decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, effectively ending affirmative acation in college admissions. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled that Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violated the Constitution’s equal protection clause when they used race to determine admissions.

Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts said a student “must be treated based on his or her experiences as an individual — not on the basis of race." Just last month, the nation's highest court declined to hear a case out of Virginia, Coalition for TJ v. Fairfax, where one of the country's best public high schools admittedly changed its admisssions policies to limit the number of Asian American students. And, just this week, Alabama enacted a law that opponents say prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion at state schools.

Education is not the only arena where this issue is being addressed. Employers are grappling with it as well, and most Americans have experienced changes in their workplaces regarding hiring, training, and other professional obligations. What is next?

Phoenix Federalist Society is pleased to present a panel discussion by issue and industry experts that delves into the landscape and future of DEI in these spaces.

Featuring:

• Ray English, Sr. Dir. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Snell & Wilmer

• Jim Manley, State Legal Policy Dep. Dir., Pacific Legal Foundation
• Patrick Strawbridge, Partner, Consovoy McCarthy
• Moderator Andy Halaby, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig

Join us for drinks and discussion on Thursday, April 25 at Tombstone Brewing in Phoenix.

One drink and up to 1.5 hours of CLE credit included with admission.

Inquiries to: [email protected].

 

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