Ebony S. Morris
Ebony S. Morris Associate Attorney
Foley & Mansfield PLLP
Valerie Fontenot
Valerie Fontenot Partner
Frilot, LLC
The Attack on DEI – Safeguarding Corporate DEI Initiatives Post-Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
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The Attack on DEI – Safeguarding Corporate DEI Initiatives Post-Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision

This webinar will provide a historical background of attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Supreme Court’s recent Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) decision, the response from conservative groups, and tips on how companies can protect DEI initiatives post-Supreme Court’s decision.

Agenda:
  • Introduction, Agenda, and Overview
  • Affirmative Action Background
  • Historical Attacks on Affirmative Action
  • Background of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) Decision
  • Supreme Court's Decision
  • Response to SFFA Decision
  • Impacts and Safeguarding DEI Post-SFFA Decision
  • Takeaways
Topics covered include: DEI
Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes
Originally broadcast: April 24, 2024 9:00 AM PT
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California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.0 General

South Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.0 General

Difficulty: All Levels

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.0 General

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.0 General


This presentation is approved for one hour of General CLE credit in California, South Carolina (all levels), and North Carolina. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours.

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Speakers
Ebony S. Morris
Ebony S. Morris Associate Attorney
Foley & Mansfield PLLP

Ebony S. Morris, an attorney in Foley Mansfield’s New Orleans office, regularly handles general liability defense, workers' compensation, mass tort and product liability, and premises liability matters. Her clients, which include educational institutions, Fortune 100 and 500 corporations, insurance companies, small businesses, and individuals, trust her to successfully resolve matters which arise during business. Ebony has extensive experience in fact and expert witness discovery, motion practice, settlement, and mediation. Read More ›

Valerie Fontenot
Valerie Fontenot Partner
Frilot, LLC

Valerie Fontenot practices litigation of civil matters, particularly the trial and appeal of health care matters, including medical malpractice defense and regulatory and compliance. Valerie has significant experience in the litigation and appeal of general liability cases in an array of areas, including high value motor vehicle accidents. Valerie’s areas of experience have provided her numerous opportunities to interact with many expert fields including medical causation, vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, bio-mechanics and economics. Read More ›

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