Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Law School maintains a standing committee consisting of faculty and staff to explore ways in which we can increase the diversity of our community while promoting an environment in which all share a sense of belonging.

Committee Members

Chris Seaman, Chair
Robert E.R. Huntley Professor of Law

Freda Coleman-Jackson
Assistant Director of Career Strategy

Maureen Edobor
Assistant Professor of Law

Ashley Evans
Head of Collection Services

Joshua Fairfield
William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law

Maria Saez Tatman
Associate Dean of Law Student Affairs, Community, and Belonging

Jon Shapiro
Acting Director of the Criminal Justice Clinic and Professor of Practice

Reports

• W&L Law Antiracism and Racial Justice Initiative
• Community Update on DEI Work (as of April 2021)

Resources for Faculty

• AALS Law Deans' Antiracist Clearinghouse Project 
• Law School Anti-racist Coalition Teach-In
• Teaching Race in Law Schools 
• Guide for Inclusive Teaching at Columbia
• W&L Guide on Race, Racism, and Anti-racism Resources