Kenneth E. Sharperson
Chief Diversity Officer | Armstrong Teasdale LLPRace, Law, and Lies: Are Universities Pursuing Equity—Or Just Dividing America? | Live Webinar
Broadcast Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET) | On-Demand 24 hrs later
As universities face mounting legal challenges and public scrutiny over their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, questions arise about whether these efforts are promoting equity—or deepening social and political divides. This session explores the evolving legal, cultural, and ethical landscape surrounding DEI in higher education. Topics include recent federal investigations, civil rights lawsuits, the politicization of DEI, compliance risks, and the future of inclusive policies on campus. Attendees will gain insights to help assess DEI strategies critically, navigate shifting legal standards, and advise institutions.
Topics include:
- Analyze recent legal and political developments impacting DEI initiatives in higher education.
- Evaluate the compliance risks and constitutional challenges tied to race-conscious policies.
- Distinguish between lawful equity strategies and practices that may trigger legal scrutiny.
- Advise institutions or clients on building inclusive programs that align with current legal frameworks and public accountability.
Agenda:
Who Should Attend:
- Higher Education Counsel
- University Chief Compliance & Privacy Officers
- Corporate Compliance & Ethics Professionals
- Higher Education Executives & Board Members
- Civil Rights Attorneys
- Corporate DEI Legal Advisors
- Litigators
Credit:
Course Level: Basic | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: None
Course Code: 1411536 | Total Credit: 1.0
CLE Credit:
CA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 6/30/2025
PA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 8/14/2026
VT CLE 1:00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1:00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1:00 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1:00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1:00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 8/14/2024
Pending CLE Application:
MS, GA, TN, WI
Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.
No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD
Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HI, IL