Law firms continue to hire DEI program leaders despite federal push
BLOOMBERG LAW — Top law firms are moving forward with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, even as some rivals make changes in response to federal pressure.
Read More about Law firms continue to hire DEI program leaders despite federal pushLGBTQ+ students consider leaving universities in Texas following diversity, equity, and inclusion bans
HIGHER ED DIVE — While some students have started the process to transfer to colleges outside of the state, others are mulling leaving once they graduate, the report said.
Read More about LGBTQ+ students consider leaving universities in Texas following diversity, equity, and inclusion bansTwo Fordham Law students receive New York City Bar Association fellowships
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law students Amora Haynes ’27 and Jessie Lopez-Garay ’27 have been selected for the highly competitive New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) Diversity Fellowship Program, which provides summer internship opportunities to first-year law students who have encountered barriers on their path to a legal career.
Read More about Two Fordham Law students receive New York City Bar Association fellowshipsGeorgetown Law dean William Treanor responds to acting US attorney’s demands to stop promoting or teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion
THE HILL — Georgetown Law School Dean William Treanor is defending his school’s curriculum after the Washington, D.C., U.S. attorney threatened to not hire any students from institutions that teach diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Read More about Georgetown Law dean William Treanor responds to acting US attorney’s demands to stop promoting or teaching diversity, equity, and inclusionAccessLex Institute expands diversity initiative
PR NEWSWIRE — AccessLex Institute® is proud to announce the LexPostBacc Direct program, an expansion of the LexScholars initiative and a testament to the Company’s continued commitment to supporting aspiring law students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Read More about AccessLex Institute expands diversity initiativeHow to assess the legal risk of continuing DEI policies amid recent executive orders banning them
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW — With a series of executive orders, the Trump administration has put a target on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. As of this writing, key portions have been enjoined by a federal court.
Read More about How to assess the legal risk of continuing DEI policies amid recent executive orders banning themUC Law San Francisco hosts diversity week to encourage cultural awareness and critical thinking
UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO — UC Law SF’s Diversity Week brought together students, faculty, and staff for five days of meaningful conversations, exhibits, and celebrations.
Read More about UC Law San Francisco hosts diversity week to encourage cultural awareness and critical thinkingUS Department of Education warns schools to end DEI programs or risk losing federal funding
ED WEEK — School district leaders should consult with their lawyers over new guidance from the U.S. Department of Education that threatens the loss of federal funding to schools that don’t end essentially any sort of race-based programming, education experts say.
Read More about US Department of Education warns schools to end DEI programs or risk losing federal fundingA look at what DEI programs do in higher education
LAIST — “There are a group of us across institutions, especially in California, who are saying it’s time to actually double down on doing diversity, equity and inclusion work,” said Liane Hypolite, a professor of educational leadership at Cal Poly Pomona. “This isn’t the time to just comply … out of fear.”
Read More about A look at what DEI programs do in higher educationCalifornia college leaders express uncertainty amid recent orders to end DEI programs
ED SOURCE — Some officials say they will not change any programming despite risk of losing federal dollars, while others are still weighing next steps.
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