Fly Further, Fly Together: Advancing Equity by Positioning Law School Dei Professionals for Success

12:00 PM ET

Dean and Professor of Law

American University Washington College of Law

Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations

American University Washington College of Law

12:30 PM - 1:20 PM ET

In early 2021, a survey of law school diversity professionals was conducted to learn more about their positions, and more importantly, their perspective on their work and professional lives. DEI professionals reported being passionate and also reported a critical need to experience intentional institution-wide approaches to achieving strategic DEI outcomes and greater resources and support for their work.  Panelists will offer their insight on the survey findings 

Panelist:

Assistant Dean for Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Saint Louis University School of Law

Dean and Professor

Saint Louis University School of Law

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Services, and Chief Equity Officer

William & Mary Law School

Dean and Trustee Professor

William & Mary Law School

Moderator:

Executive Director

RISE Alliance

Schools & Institutions

Law School Admission Council

1:30-2:20 PM ET

Discussion of the common challenges/distractions of DEI work in law school; What DEI professionals need to succeed; Best practices and models for law school DEI programs

Panelist:

Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

USC Gould School of Law

Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The George Washington University Law School

Moderator:

Assistant Dean for Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Saint Louis University School of Law

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM ET 

A look at strategic planning in relation to the work of diversity professionals and exploring how articulating institutional DEI outcomes can assist or challenge the work of DEI professionals. Panelists will discuss how the strategic planning process, institutional support, measuring and assessing progress, strategic communication, and other features of institutional transformation has influenced their work.  

Panelist:

Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Office of Student Affairs

Fordham University School of Law

Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence

The University of Colorado Law School

Associate Dean, Student Life, Diversity, and Belonging

Executive Director, Parris Institute for Professional Excellence

Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM ET

4:20 PM ET