October 18, 2023

Join us for this year’s Legislative Forum to gain a unique look into the recent Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College*, which struck down affirmative action in college admissions as Mitchell Hamline professors and guest speakers discuss this topic, the resulting fallout, and where we go from here.

Line-up

First Speaker

Professor Mike Steenson (Mitchell Hamline School of Law)

Speaking on:

• History of affirmative action
• K-12 level/ how institutions of higher education will deal with the case
• How does the ruling on Affirmative action at the college level potentially affect the K-12 system

Second Speaker

Adjunct Professor Rick Petry (Mitchell Hamline School of Law)

Speaking on:

• Experiences with racial equity in higher education
• Challenges with pushing institutions to value racial equality on campuses

Third Speaker

Professor Mark Gordon (Mitchell Hamline School of Law)

Speaking on:

• Challenges with pushing institutions to value racial equality on campuses
• Has there been a constitutional “time out?”

Fourth Speaker

Andrew Wold (General Counsel, Minnesota Office of Higher Education)

Speaking on:

• What the MN Office of Higher Education is doing as it relates to affirmative action

Fifth Speaker

Frank Langan (Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General)

Speaking on:

• What the Attorney General’s Office is doing as it relates to affirmative action