A03 - DEI in the Law: Challenges and Initiatives (2024CLC-A03)

Monday, June 10, 2024

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

DE&I Track

Presented by the DE&I Committee

About the Program

Join a lively panel discussion that will provide legal employers with a baseline understanding of the legal framework affecting DE&I programs, including what may be on the horizon. With a focus on the Continued lack of diverse representation in the legal profession, the panel will also offer best practices in achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession.

You Will Learn

  • About the legal framework pertaining to employment discrimination and how that legal framework is applied in today’s climate
  • What impact the legal framework may have on other aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that do not involve employment decisions
  • Tips and best practices for moving forward

Who Should Attend

Legal employers involved in creating or managing DE&I programs, law school career services professionals and administrators, lawyers and law students interested in advancing the diversity of the legal profession.

Credit

CT: 1.0 CLE Credit (Ethics)