June 2016 Diversity Leadership Council Newsletter

By Sandra Blake

A message from Editor Sandra Blake.

By Edward Druck, Jennifer Smith, & Brianne Dunn

The rights of transgender individuals and the application of those rights in the absence of specific laws leave schools and employers in unfamiliar territory on myriad issues. This article looks looks at the management of records with sensitive information regarding an individual’s gender transition.

By Judith Miller

It is clear from the voices of our legal leaders that diversity is a prized quality that they agree needs to be nurtured, encouraged, and intentionally sought.

By Mary F. Petruchius

Learn more about Shira Truitt, who was recently nominated for the 2016 Diversity Leadership Award.

By Umberto S. Davi

A message from ISBA President Umberto S. Davi

By Catherine D. Battista & Michael Wong

The amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act are a step in the right direction, but will likely create many logistical problems and headaches for Illinois employers as they seek to comply with the law.

By Athena T. Taite

A message from Athena Taite, Chair of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Racial and Ethnic Minorities & The Law.

By Cory White

Diversity Leadership Council Chair Cory White shares what progress the group has made in the past year.

By Emily N. Masalski

A note from Emily Masalski, Chair of the ISBA's Standing Committee Women & The Law.

By Bethany Whittles Harris

Reviewer Bethany Whittles Harris explains why this book is an essential tool for women lawyers and professionals.

By Songhee Sohn

This new rule makes far-reaching changes to the existing program and contains both opportunities and responsibilities for U.S. employers that employ recent foreign national graduates.

By Tom Schanzle-Haskins

Though the Batson holding has been in effect for 30 years, the Courts and commentators still grapple with how to best implement it in the trial court.

By Sharon L. Eiseman

This past November 6, an incredible all-day Symposium on Sexual Assaults on Campus took place at Chicago’s School of the Art Institute.

See photos of the speakers and attendees of this important event.