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School DEI Programs Feel the Impact as Courts Continue to Define Boundaries: 3 Key Takeaways from a Recent Ruling

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We’re starting to see courts define the boundaries of permissible DEI programs in the aftermath of last year’s SCOTUS decision limiting “race conscious” programs such as affirmative action in college admissions. For example,...more

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Sociopolitical Change in Education: A Call to Action

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I am thrilled to present the closing keynote address at the 2024 NABITA Annual Conference in West Palm Beach, FL, in November. My topic—”Reflections on Grieving, Coping, Thriving, and Advocating in Florida’s Political...more

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[Webinar] Title VI, Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and the Balancing of Rights - August 8th, 2:00 pm ET

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Colleges and schools tend to value pluralistic communities that offer rich diversity and varied perspectives. That complex tapestry of backgrounds and life experiences adds dimension, but it can also bring strife between...more

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Summer Reading for Educational Leaders: Resources to Help You Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year

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As you recover from another whirlwind of a school year, we hope you can take some time to relax and enjoy your summer break. The next few months will be the perfect time to – at your leisure – catch up on this past year’s...more

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Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 189: Student Mental Health with Dr. Stephanie Irby...

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Heather and Lauren welcome Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard, a UNC Professor and researcher, to discuss the ever growing issue of mental health for college students. Dr. Coard shares what she is currently seeing in the mindset of...more

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Higher Education Diversity Update: Early Admissions Numbers Are Strong for Economic Diversity, but FAFSA Delays Present a...

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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based affirmative action, many colleges and universities have shifted their admissions practices to more heavily focus on socioeconomic diversity. Early admissions numbers from...more

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Lessons Higher Education Can Learn from Recent First Amendment Litigation

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Our Education Team parses a pair of First Amendment cases that directly affect colleges’ and universities’ free speech policies for employees and students....more

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Standardized Tests: A New Tool to Promote Diversity in Higher Education

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Dartmouth College made headlines on February 5, 2024, with its announcement to once again require applicants to submit standardized testing scores. This decision marks a return to traditional admissions criteria and...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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[Webinar] College Admission Essays - October 31st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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The 2023-2024 admissions cycle is almost here! In the aftermath of the Students for Fair Admissions decisions, higher education institutions have been challenged with reexamining both the content of their application essays...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 8, October 2023

U.S. Department of Education Takes Action Against Five Schools for Disbursing Federal Student Aid to Students Enrolled in Unaccredited Programs - “The settlement agreements include the payment of liabilities for all five...more

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[Webinar] DEI, Free Speech and Academic Freedom (Higher Education Series) - February 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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The limits of First Amendment protections and principles of academic freedom in higher education institutions seem to be shifting. What are the DEI-related trends on campus? How are lower courts handling First Amendment and...more

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[Webinar] Post-SFFA Briefing: Risks and Strategies for Corporations after the Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair...

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Please join us for a briefing on the US Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (SFFA). In this webinar, Partners Ishan K. Bhabha and Lauren J. Hartz and Special Counsel Marcus A.R. Childress will...more

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[Webinar] Anticipated Changes to Affirmative Action in Higher Education - July 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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In 1978, the Supreme Court of the United States established the constitutionality of affirmative action programs in higher education institutions. Since then, colleges and universities across the country have found themselves...more

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Florida’s Governor Signs Bill to Defund DEI Initiatives at Colleges

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Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill (SB) 266, officially prohibiting the state’s public colleges and universities from spending state or federal money on programs or campus activities that advocate for Diversity,...more

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Client Alert: Ten Major Issues Facing Higher Education Institutions in 2023

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The last few years have been eventful and, at times, difficult ones for institutions of higher education. Institutions have been deeply impacted by issues ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic, to debates over free speech, to...more

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[Webinar] "Candid Conversations" featuring Toya Spencer, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Worthington City Schools and...

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In these polarizing times, HB 616 pending re-teaching “divisive concepts” and an Ohio school district canceling its customary diversity day, how can the message of diversity, equity and inclusion be given so that it will be...more

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California ChangeLawyers, Equal Justice Society, Wilson Sonsini File Amicus Brief in Support of College Admissions Policies That...

PALO ALTO, CA, Aug. 1, 2022 -- California ChangeLawyers, Equal Justice Society, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA)...more

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Spotlight on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

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Nearly forty-five years after its decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn or significantly depart from its prior approval of the use of race as a “plus...more

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Make Sure Your Diversity Work is Consistent with Your Legal Obligations

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Whether your school is aiming to be more diverse and inclusive or wanting to be in the best possible position to enforce religious tenets, it is important to consult with experienced independent or private school legal...more

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Case Challenging Race-Conscious Admissions at the University of Texas is Dismissed

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On July 26, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas dismissed the latest case filed by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) against the University of Texas at Austin, challenging the university’s use of race...more

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DEI Claims in Higher Education: Why Control over the Claims Resolution Process Matters and What Universities Need to Know to...

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When more than just university dollars are at stake, understanding and maximizing control over the claims resolution process in advance is essential for higher education policyholders. Diversity, equity, and inclusion...more

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Harvard's Affirmative Action Plan Upheld by First Circuit: Victory Now But What Will Come Next?

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On November 12, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld the use of race by Harvard College in its student admissions program against a challenge brought by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), a group...more

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[Webinar] The Changing Legal Landscape of College Admissions - March 31st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Are colleges and universities permitted to use race-conscious admissions systems? Have the recent changes to the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practice put an end to...more

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[Webinar] The Changing Legal Landscape of College Admissions - March 3rd, 12:00 pm ET

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Are colleges and universities permitted to use race-conscious admissions systems? Have the recent changes to the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practice put an end to...more

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