YLS Section Diversity Dinner (SYL250227)

The Current State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Moderator

Mayor James Demetriades, Mayor of Cromwell

Panelist

Sharon Brown, DEI Partner at Barclay Damon
Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, Mayor of Hartford
Jack Fazzino, Representative of District 83

Program Description

In light of the recent flurry of executive orders addressing the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the current state of DEI remains unclear.  Join this distinguished panel to navigate the challenges to DEI, how companies, law firms, and communities are responding, and how we as members of the legal profession can become more involved.  This program will explore proposed laws and policies in Connecticut and their impact on communities throughout the State.

What you will learn:

• The applicability of recent Executive Orders to the laws and policies of the State of Connecticut.
• Where companies and law firms stand on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and in what ways companies have responded to the recent Executive Orders.
• What legal challenges to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are being raised in Connecticut and how the challenges are being addressed.

Schedule

6:00 p.m. Registration and Cocktails
6:30 p.m. Dinner and Panel Discussion
8:00 p.m. Q&A

CLE Credit

1.5 CT CLE (Ethics)

Cost

No charge to attend
(Seating is Limited)

Please be aware that photos/recordings may be taken during this event. By registering, and selecting "yes" on the registration form, you consent to the Connecticut Bar Association’s reuse of any image/recording captured at the event of you and/or your guests for use in publicity/advertising purposes.