Diversity Programming

Diversity and Inclusion Programs 2024-2025

Dates Programming
September 11 - September 17, 2024 Pre-Orientation Program: Five-day initiative designed to strengthen the academic, professional, and interpersonal skills of incoming 1L students. Program curricula and competencies were delivered in modules and completed through professional development and social activities.
September 25, 2024 Implicit Bias and Inclusive Leadership Training: Students participated in a session facilitated by Michelle Silverthorn, Founder and CEO of Inclusion Nation on the topics of lawyers as leaders, why diversity matters, and diversity & implicit bias in the academic and legal profession.
October 24, 2024 Diversity Scholar Speaker Series with Alderman Lamont Robinson: Chicago Alderman Lamont Robinson spoke about his life, career in politics as the first openly gay state representative in Illinois, and his current work on the Chicago City Council. Thank you to OUTLaw & the Black Law Students Association for co-sponsoring this event alongside the Dean of Students Office.
November 7, 2024 FaculTea Conversation with Professors Chilton and Lakier: An informal gathering of faculty and students to discuss current events and their impact on the Law School Community. Topics discussed included the 2024 election, and the impact it would have on the legal field and the country.