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    2025 ABA Virtual Equity Summit: Navigating the Future

    Join us for the ABA Equity Summit: Navigating the Future, a premier virtual event dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Hosted by the American Bar Association DEI Advisory Council, this two-day summit (June 5-6, 2025) brings together legal professionals, scholars, and advocates to explore solutions to today’s most pressing social, legal, and ethical challenges. Through engaging discussions and expert-led panels, attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering equity and justice in legal practice and beyond. Participants can also earn 10 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE), including 1 Ethics CLE credit.

    June 5-6, 2025

    Registration

    $199/ABA Member | Free for Law Students
    $249/Non-Member

    Early-Bird Discount (April 21-May 9, 2025):
    $159/ABA Member | $199/Non-Member

    Late Registration (after May 30, 2025):
    $199/ABA Member | $249/Non-Member

    (REGISTRATION COMING APRIL 21)

    Summit Schedule

    All CLE Programs are 60 Minutes & Include Q&A
    (All Times Listed in ET)

    (Programming & Times Subject to Change)


    Day 1 | June 5

    11:00 a.m. | Opening - ABA President Bill Bay

    11:10 a.m. | Adapting Justice-Focused Work in a Shifting Climate

    12:15 p.m. | Latinos in the United States: Overcoming Legal Obstacles, Engaging in Civic Life

    1:15 p.m. | Lunch Break

    1:45 p.m. | Fireside Chat with Professor Melissa Murray 
    Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, Constitutional Law Expert, Co-Host of Strict Scrutiny Podcast, MSNBC Legal Analyst

    2:40 p.m. |  From Research to Reality: Applying the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession’s Insights for Inclusive Workplace Policies

    3:40 p.m. | Break

    3:55 p.m. |  Under Attack: Protecting Trans Communities in a Hostile Landscape

    5:00 p.m. |  Navigating AI’s Challenges: Equity, Ethics and Impact (Ethics Credit)

    6:00 p.m. | Closing


    Day 2 | June 6

    11:00 a.m. |  Opening - ABA President Elect Michelle Behnke

    11:10 a.m. |  Revisiting Character and Fitness: Addressing Barriers to Equity in Legal Education and Practice

    12:15 p.m. |  Maintaining Wellbeing in These Fraught Times

    1:15 p.m. | Lunch Break

    2:00 p.m. |  Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice: Seeking Continued Equity

    3:05 p.m. |  The Right to Live and Participate in the Community

    4:10 p.m. |  Rethinking Metrics: How to Measure Success in Pipeline Programs

    5:10 p.m. | Closing

    CLE Credit & Tech Requirements

    This Event Does Qualify for CLE Credit

    • You must attend the entire webinar including the Q&A, and click on all participation verification pop-up notifications to receive CLE credit.
    • The ABA will seek 10 total hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics.
    • Partial credit is not available for the live program or recording.

    Before the Program - Technical Requirements

    This event is compatible with any HTML5 and JavaScript enabled web browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge and mobile devices using current software.  Some browser settings may interfere with the live stream - if you have trouble consider refreshing the page, trying a different browser, or disconnecting your VPN.

    Thank You to Our 2025 Summit Sponsors

    Ally Sponsors

    Ally Sponsors

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Sponsoring the ABA Equity Summit is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to equity and justice. Sponsors receive recognition, exclusive branding opportunities, and access to key decision-makers in the legal field.

    Join us in shaping the future of the legal profession. Secure your spot today!

    For sponsorship opportunities, contact Norma Campos at [email protected].

    View Sponsorship Information (PDF)