Perkins Coie, Morrison Foerster Sued Over DEI Programs (2)

Edward Blum’s newest anti-affirmative action group sued Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster Tuesday, alleging that diversity fellowships at the firms are unlawful in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning affirmative action.

“This kind of rank discrimination was never lawful, even before SFFA v. Harvard held that colleges cannot use race in admissions,” the suit alleges.

“As a firm, we have been a leader in efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession,” Perkins Coie spokesperson Justin Cole said in a statement. “Our commitment to those values remains steadfast. We will defend this lawsuit vigorously.”

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