It has been a busy couple of years for higher education discrimination law. The U.S. Supreme Court has taken on or decided several cases related to race-conscious admissions, religious liberties, LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, and even a case that calls into question executive authority to regulate under the civil rights laws.  District and appellate courts have explored the contours of academic freedom, the authority of states to restrict instruction on critical race theory, and the intersection of speech and harassment.  Congress has passed a law that enshrines protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.  And government regulators have issued or proposed rules and guidance on sexual misconduct, disability accommodations, gender identity protections, web accessibility, and more.  These developments, happening against a backdrop of unprecedented political polarization, have created numerous challenges for counsel as they advise campus clients.

Join us in San Diego for a 2-day Workshop on the evolution of higher education discrimination law, where panelists will discuss legal developments, operational considerations, and practical advice related to: 

  • Faculty diversity and discrimination,
  • Bias incident response,
  • Transgender legal issues,
  • Title IX, 
  • Mental Health,
  • Admissions,
  • Religious discrimination and accommodation,
  • Physical and web accessibility, 
  • Ethics, and more.

In addition to panel sessions, discussion groups will allow participants to exchange ideas, pose questions, and share experiences and solutions on important topics with colleagues in an informal setting.  

Who Should Attend?

This program is at the intermediate-advanced level. Presenters presume attendees have some familiarity and experience with higher education discrimination law. The workshop is directed to college and university counsel with responsibility for discrimination law matters in employment and student affairs. Counsel may also wish to invite administrators with significant responsibilities for oversight of discrimination or Title IX programs, personnel and human resources, or student affairs.

Workshop Sponsors

Cooperating Associations