U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action and Its Impact on Diversity

This program discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision dated June 29, 2023: Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellow of Harvard College, No. 20-1199, together with Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Univ. of North Carolina, No. 21-707. On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court held the use of race in university and college admissions to be unconstitutional. The panel provides viewers with a unique practice perspective on navigating the Court's decision and further discuss how this decision will extend beyond the academic world to the broader employment and work environment and beyond. They also focus on what it means for the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion and environmental, social, and governance programs (ESG) in the workplace and society.

Speakers

Richard C. Lewis, Esq., Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP

Vincent T. Chang, Esq., Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch

Kapil Longani, Esq., State University of New York

Jill L. Rosenberg, Esq., Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Hon. Cheryl E. Chambers, Appellate Division, Second Department

Caren Ulrich Stacy, Diversity Lab

Nihla F. Sikkander, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC