Virtual Event Library
New SCOTUS Term - Three Key Cases You Need to Know About
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law provided an inside look at three early cases from the U.S. Supreme Court's October 2023 term with significant civil rights implications. (October 2023)
A Briefing on Artificial Intelligence and Civil Rights
On September 28, the Lawyers’ Committee held a briefing with Senator Cory A. Booker and leading advocates on artificial intelligence and civil rights, bringing together lawmakers, academics, advocates, affected citizens, and congressional staff. (September 2023)
From Bad to Worse
Why the ACE Act is the most anti-democratic federal voting law in the past 20 years. (September 2023)
Insights and Implications from the SFFA v. Havard & UNC Rulings
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on two affirmative action cases, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North Carolina and SFFA v. Harvard College, overturning 45 years of precedent on race-conscious admissions in higher education. While focused on college admissions, the rulings raised concerns about broader implications for workplaces and corporate policies. In a webcast held in partnership with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, which argued the UNC case, legal and diversity experts analyzed the potential impact on organizations and the corporate legal community. (June 2023)
Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity: Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decisions and the Workplace
The Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action in college admissions, prompting discussion on its limited impact on employer practices under Title VII. Panelists examined the lawfulness and importance of DEIA initiatives in fostering equitable workplaces, particularly for Black and other marginalized workers. (June 2023)
Freedom to Learn #Frontlines Read-In
Since 2020, a well-resourced faction attacked civil rights advances, targeting educators, banning books, and restricting learning, posing a threat to democracy. (May 2023)
Under the Bridge
The Need for Reparations in Selma and Beyond (March 2023)
Reaching Accountability: Policing, Race, and Policy
The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police reignited calls for police accountability and public safety in Black communities. The Lawyers’ Committee hosted a discussion on pathways to accountability, featuring legal and policy experts. (February 2023)