Black Women Law Deans to be Honored for Antiracism Efforts

This summer, the deaths of George Floyd and others sparked demands for systemic reform, including in the legal profession. And law schools were among the institutions that jumped at the opportunity.

Now, five Black women law school deans will be recognized for their efforts to reshape legal education and provide law students and young lawyers with the tools needed to combat racism.

“In law school leadership, many people have often asked the question of what am I supposed to do, how am I supposed to react to these horrendous events, and what can I do as a leader of a ...