At a meeting organized by law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, leading attorneys from law firms, corporate legal departments, and universities outlined their strategy for enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in a manner that avoids the risk of legal backlash from conservative activists. The participants are part of a New York State Bar Association task force that recently released its DEI-relevant recommendations, influenced by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action.
One major conclusion drawn by the task force pertains to higher educational institutions striving for diversity. According to the task force’s report, such institutions should consider abandoning preferential treatment in admissions extended to athletes, alumni children, and donor families. This move is proposed as a replacement for traditional affirmative action strategies and is set to stir discussions around the mechanics of diversity in school admissions.
Read the entire article detailing the meeting and further exploration of these recommendations here.