Equity, Diversity And Community
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Celebrating Juneteenth
In honoring Juneteenth, we celebrate our country turning toward a more hopeful next chapter, rid of slavery and on the path to greater equality and racial justice for Black Americans. This day offers enormous hope and represents the promise of a country seeking out the fullest ideals of the Constitution. Read MoreJun. 19, 2024
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Celebrating Pride Month at Vanderbilt Law
Happy Pride Month from Vanderbilt Law School! Read MoreJun. 3, 2024
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Ravanna-Michelle Menendez Speaks at Vanderbilt Law for International Transgender Day of Visibility
Talk sponsored by the Women’s Law Students Association, OutLaw, and the George Barrett Social Justice Program Read MoreApr. 29, 2024
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Dean’s Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination Closes School Year with Discussion on Free Speech and Equality Featuring Jacob Mchangama
The last Dean's Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination for the year, "Free Speech and Equality: Friends or Foes?", was delivered by Jacob Mchangama. Read MoreApr. 24, 2024
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Honoring Trans Day of Visibility at Vanderbilt Law School
In honoring Juneteenth, we celebrate our country turning toward a more hopeful next chapter, rid of slavery and on the path to greater equality and racial justice for Black Americans. This day offers enormous hope and represents the promise of a country seeking out the fullest ideals of the Constitution. Read MoreMar. 31, 2024
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What is “American Amnesia?”
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson delivers the Black History Month Keynote Address at Vanderbilt Law School Read MoreMar. 18, 2024
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Vanderbilt Constitutional Law Scholars Discuss Implications of 303 Creative
James F. Blumstein, Jennifer Safstrom, and Jessica Clarke featured in panel that covered issues of free speech, freedom of religion, and nondiscrimination rights Read MoreNov. 20, 2023
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Honoring Our Veterans
In honoring Juneteenth, we celebrate our country turning toward a more hopeful next chapter, rid of slavery and on the path to greater equality and racial justice for Black Americans. This day offers enormous hope and represents the promise of a country seeking out the fullest ideals of the Constitution. Read MoreNov. 10, 2023
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“The Federal Courts and Puerto Rico: A Catalyst of Institutional and Social Change,” a Talk by Judge Gustavo Gelpi of the First Circuit Court of Appeals
In a candid talk sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community, Judge Gelpi discussed how his work as a prosecutor, magistrate judge, and district court judge in Puerto Rico informs his perspective as an appellate judge on the First Circuit Court. Read MoreSep. 18, 2023
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31 members of the Class of 2023 complete Pro Bono Pledge
Kaylee Brilhart was recognized for logging the highest number of pro bono hours—1,668—as a VLS student. Six members of the Class of 2023 completed the Pro Bono Pledge in both 2022 and 2023. Read MoreMay. 9, 2023