On February 26, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a case involving the appropriate standard for plaintiffs in a “reverse” discrimination case. Continue Reading ›
Since the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admission, we have observed an increase in “reverse” discrimination claims where members of a majority group, such as whites or males, allege discrimination based on race, sex, or sexual orientation. Significantly, the Court has agreed to consider the standard for analyzing these discrimination claims in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. Continue Reading ›
Inexorable. Something that cannot be moved, stopped, persuaded, or altered. Continue Reading ›
Spoiler alert: DEI policy wasn't enough to establish discrimination. Continue Reading ›
Wait, not everything about DEI on the internet is true? Continue Reading ›
State Attorney General follows through on threat. Continue Reading ›
When you think about diversity, equity, and inclusion, you may think about racial disparities in policing, criminal justice reform, gender wage gaps, or even statements by major corporations, politicians, or celebrities. Or you may think about the anti-discrimination and harassment training that you have to do at work. Another diversity battleground is emerging in our schools and institutions of higher learning, however, and not just related to affirmative action, but with curricula and diversity training. These developments are shining yet another light on our need to transform. Continue Reading ›
Sharpen Your FOCUS offers timely insights into the legal and practical dimensions of DEI, accessibility, and belonging in the workplace. Drawing from both employer and employee perspectives, we explore emerging topics, shifting legal interpretations, and the real-world impact of inclusive leadership. Thanks for joining the conversation.
