Diversity in Law Banquet


Overview

The annual Diversity in Law Banquet celebrates diversity in the legal profession and serves as a fundraiser for the Diversity in Law Scholarship.

KU Law students organizations - Asian Law Students Association, Black Law Students Association, Hispanic American Law Students Association, Native American Law Students Association, and OUTLaws & Accomplices - take turns hosting this annual event.


Save the Date: 30th Annual Diversity in Law Banquet

March 7, 2025

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the 30th Annual Diversity in Law Banquet. This year's event will be on Friday, March 7, 2025, at The Jayhawk Club in Lawrence. The banquet will be hosted by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA).

Registration for this year's event will open in January. Please check back for more information.

Event sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Jamila Jefferson, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, at jefferson@ku.edu.


2024 Diversity in Law Banquet

Thank you to everyone who supported the 29th Annual Diversity in Law Banquet, KU Law's annual celebration of diversity in the legal profession!   Together, event sponsorships and donations raised nearly $40,000 for the Diversity in Law Scholarship at KU Law. This year's banquet was hosted by the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) and KU Law. Layatalati Hill, L'12, Chief Trial Court Judge and a peacemaker for the Oneida Judiciary was the keynote speaker.

Questions?

Jamila E. Jefferson
Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor of Law
jefferson@ku.edu

Rebecca Clayton
Events Coordinator
rclayton@ku.edu


KU Law Events Calendar