A New DEI?: Roadblocks and Pipelines
Friday, March 1, 2024
Virtual via Zoom
Welcome Remarks
9:00 am PST – 9:10 am PST
10:00 am MST – 10:10 am MST
11:00 am CST – 11:10 am CST
12:00 pm EST – 12:10 pm EST
Rachel Lyles and Errol Adams, 2024 Diversity Summit Co-Chairs
Keynote Address
9:10 am PST – 10:10 am PST
10:10 am MST – 11:10 am MST
11:10 am CST – 12:10 pm CST
12:10 pm EST – 1:10 pm EST
Doing DEI work is challenging generally. In a time when DEI is under attack, it can be even more difficult to continue to advance DEI. Angela Winfield will provide context on the current landscape and will offer insights on how law library professionals contribute to advancing justice for all. This will be an informative and uplifting talk with time for questions.
Short Break
10:10 am PST – 10:20 am PST
11:10 am MST – 11:20 am MST
12:10 pm CST – 12:20 pm CST
1:10 pm EST – 1:20 pm EST
This break gives attendees time to step away from your computer, if needed.
SCOTUS: The Threat to Affirmative Action and its effect on DEI Programs
10:20 am PST – 11:30 am PST
11:20 am MST – 12:30 pm MST
12:20 pm CST – 1:30 pm CST
1:20 pm EST – 2:30 pm EST
This panel discussion, moderated by Max Gaston, will discuss the evolution of SCOTUS case law from viewing racial integration as moral imperative (e.g., Brown) to the current de-prioritization of diversity as a compelling state interest (SFFA).
Short Break
11:30 am PST – 11:40 am PST
12:30 pm MST – 12:40 pm MST
1:30 pm CST – 1:40 pm CST
2:30 pm EST – 2:40 pm EST
This break gives attendees time to step away from your computer, if needed.
Building Diversity Pipelines
11:40 am PST – 12:50 pm PST
12:40 pm MST – 1:50 pm MST
1:40 pm CST – 2:50 pm CST
2:40 pm EST – 3:50 pm EST
This panel discussion, moderated by Shafeeqa W. Giarratini, will examine how the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions impact building diversity, particularly pipelines. It will also delve into various topics related to building diversity pipelines in the workplace.
Closing Remarks
12:50 pm PST – 12:55 pm PST
1:50 pm MST – 1:55 pm MST
2:50 pm CST – 2:55 pm CST
3:50 pm EST – 3:55 pm EST
Rachel Lyles and Errol Adams, 2024 Diversity Summit Co-Chairs
PLLIP Diversity Summit 