Beyond Admissions: Why the Practicing Bar Must Lead on Legal Diversity in a Post-SFFA EraBy Nicky BootheMay 2026In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard declared that race-based affirmative action in college admissions violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.The ruling sent shockwaves through higher education, raising immediate concerns about the future of diversity in institutions—including law schools.
Letter From the EditorBy Khara ColemanMay 2026A letter from the Editor of The Challenge, highlighting the essence of REM, and the important role of advocacy, justice, and inclusion.
More than Mindfulness: Judicial Wellness, Access to Justice, and Mitigating Impact on Vulnerable GroupsBy Judge Sherri HaleMay 2026Courts are in a unique position of influence in our communities to lead change. A well-functioning judiciary exemplifies core values linked to integrity and public confidence in our system of justice under law. While the Illinois Supreme Court has taken the lead to champion well-being as a priority for the legal community, each circuit court should feel empowered to promote a culture that prioritizes balancing productivity, court management, and overall individual employee well-being.
