Equity, Diversity And Community

Racine was sworn in as the District of Columbia's first elected attorney general in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2018. His lecture is free and open to the public. Read More

As much as they come to gain a legal education at VLS, our community is fortunate to gain so richly from our veterans' perspectives, experiences, ideas and character. Read More

Karl A. Racine, attorney general for the District of Columbia, will deliver the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture at Vanderbilt Law School on Monday, Jan. 31, at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Racine was sworn in as D.C.’s first elected attorney general in 2015 and re-elected to a… Read More

This month has provided a point of focus for VLS and the country to recognize the critically important contributions of Latinx communities. Now we must ensure that we remain continually committed to engaging with the legal issues affecting them. Read More

This week, we mark Indigenous People’s Day, celebrating the rich history, vibrant cultures and foundational contributions of indigenous communities to the country we live in today. Read More

Law deans express a commitment to ensuring that families and individuals facing eviction have access to legal representation, counseling and assistance. Read More

Ryan is one of 16 FASPE Ethics Fellows chosen for the program, which examines the conduct of lawyers in Nazi-occupied Europe as a way to reflect on legal ethics today. Read More

Youth ages 18 to 26 who were in foster care after age 14 are eligible for pandemic relief funds. Vanderbilt’s Youth Opportunity Clinic and the Youth Law Center are sharing information with other lawyers and service providers. The Clinic can help young adults who have aged out of foster care apply for up to $1,200 before the extended application deadline of September 15, 2021. Read More

Karl A. Racine, attorney general for the District of Columbia, will deliver the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture at Vanderbilt Law School on Monday, Jan. 31, at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Racine was sworn in as D.C.’s first elected attorney general in 2015 and re-elected to a… Read More

Leading up to Vanderbilt’s annual observance of Juneteenth, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell hosted a discussion with two faculty members about this important date in history. Read More