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The Colorblind Constitution and the Quest for Equal Opportunity

Pacific Legal Foundation

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00–1:00 p.m. EDT

Rayburn House Office Building 2261, 45 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20515

 

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CLE Credit Opportunity: Join Us July 23 for “The Colorblind Constitution and the Quest for Equal Opportunity” 

 Approved for 1.0 Hour of VA CLE Credit 

Overview: This CLE briefing will explore how courts are addressing race-based classifications and the future of opportunity-enhancing policies in education and federal contracting. Discussion will include major recent cases and what these mean for constitutional law and public policy moving forward. Cases analyzed will include Students for Fair Admissions and Coalition for TJ, challenging policies using proxy racial discrimination in admissions policies, and Ultima Services Corporation, challenging the application of a rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage to members of certain racial and ethnic groups when awarding government contracts to minority-owned businesses. 

Space is limited. We hope you’ll join us for this important and timely discussion. 

Chick-fil-A to be provided! 

Event Speakers

Maddie Salamone

Federal Policy Counsel, Pacific Legal Foundation (Moderator)

Alison Somin

Senior Legal Fellow, Pacific Legal Foundation

Erin Wilcox

Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation

Todd Gaziano

President, The Center for Individual Rights