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Magnet School’s Student Admissions Policy Revised, in Part, to Increase Diversity, Faces Legal Challenges and Might be the Next DEI Case Before the Supreme Court
A group of Virginia area parents asked the Supreme Court to hear their complaints regarding their recent revision surrounding the student admissions process. Read more here.
Read MoreSupreme Court’s Student Admissions Decision Opens the Door to Lawsuits Challenging Employer DEI Initiatives
Employer DEI initiatives are facing challenges in light of the Supreme Court’s recent student admissions decision. Read more here.
Read MoreThe Departments of Justice and Education Issue Guidance for Higher Education Institutions on Lawful Diversity and Equity Measures
The United States Departments of Justice and Education released written guidance to assist colleges and universities in understanding the decision to invalidate the use of race in student admissions. Read more here.
Read MoreDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Firm News
|Southeast Asian Heritage Month
Learn more abut Southeast Asian Heritage Month here.
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|2023 School Administrators’ Conference
In this era of rapid change, it is crucial for school districts to carefully consider the legal implications that affect decisions involving employees, students, and commercial transactions. Robbins Schwartz is excited to partner with LUDA to provide a full day of sessions on a range of legal issues facing school districts today.
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|2023 NAPIPA Leadership Conference
Robbins Schwartz is excited to sponsor this year's National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association (NAPIPA) annual conference. NAPIPA is a professional non-profit organization dedicated to promoting justice and advancing the interests of prosecutors of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
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|Join us at the Cook County Bar Association Job Fair
Join us at the Cook County Bar Association job fair on July 18, 2023.
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|Robbins Schwartz is Pleased to Announce New Attorneys
Robbins Schwartz is pleased to introduce three new attorneys: Ellie Kozlowski, Elena Roper and Logan Sweeney.
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|Aaron J. Kacel Named Co-Chair of Northwestern Law LGBTQ+ Alumni Affinity Group
Aaron has been named Co-Chair of Northwestern Law LQBTQ+ Affinity Group. Read more about his efforts here.
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|Juneteenth – June 19, 2023
Let's honor and uplift those who fought for freedom and justice.
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|Department of Education Postpones Release of Amended Title IX Regulations, Gives New Target Date of October 2023
The release of the updated Title IX Regulations has been delayed until October 2023. Schools should be ready for potential changes and training.
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|U.S. Department of Education Issues Updated Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education updated its Guidance on the often complicated issue of prayer and religious expression in public schools.
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|Higher Education Happenings, May 2023
Higher Education Happenings is a complimentary newsletter published by our attorneys in the firm's higher education practice group.