On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions Inc v. the University of North Carolina (SFFA) reversed 45 years of precedent by ruling that the use of race as one of many factors in higher education admissions violated the constitution and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision may have a powerful impact on the future of diversity in admissions and opportunities for underrepresented students of color to join the ranks of the nation's future leaders.

The team of lawyers who co-wrote the AAAED/LEAD Fund Amicus Curiae brief in this case will participate in a 90-minute webinar on the Court's ruling and the potential implications for the future.

When - Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Where - This is a Zoom Meeting: Register to receive the access link. *

Time - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET

Speakers:

Carol R. Ashley, Esq., Jackson Lewis P.C.

Marilynn Schuyler, Esq., Fisher & Phillips, LLP

Dr. Christopher Metzler, Chair, Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity (LEAD Fund)

Shirley J. Wilcher, AAAED Executive Director and LEAD Fund President (Moderator)

Zoom Registration*

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 

When: Jul 18, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcOmtqj8vEtZsFJxJrwvvgd4dwjnyU7CB 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Questions? Email: pdti@aaaed.org; Tel: 202-349-9855

Founded in 1974 as the American Association for Affirmative Action, AAAED is the longest-serving organization of Equal Opportunity Professionals. For 49 years, the Association has stood for equal opportunity in education, employment and contracting.  

This webinar will provide the first of several opportunities for AAAED members and colleagues to discuss what this decision means for students of color and academic institutions. For those in the EEO profession, this decision is also an opportunity to discuss the future direction of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action law and policy.

Hear from our legal experts as we explore the way forward.