Wisconsin Bar redefines ‘diversity’ to settle discrimination lawsuit

Wisconsin Bar Drops Race‑Based Diversity After Lawsuit

A federal lawsuit backed by conservative attorneys won a major victory—prompting the State Bar of Wisconsin to eliminate race, gender, and other immutable traits from its definition of “diversity.” The new definition now focuses on differing viewpoints, beliefs, interests, and experiences, marking a sharp departure from identity-based criteria. The Bar also must explicitly state that its leadership and student programs are open to all, signaling…

Wisconsin Bar redefines ‘diversity’ to settle discrimination lawsuit

The State Bar of Wisconsin has modified its definition of “diversity” for applicants to its leadership programs, ending a two-year-old lawsuit brought by a conservative legal group alleging the programs discriminate based on race.

State Bar of Wisconsin Redefines ‘Diversity’ To Settle Discrimination Lawsuit

“We are pleased to have reached an amicable agreement that resolves the outstanding litigation”

Wisconsin Bar Association settles to remove DEI from programs

(The Center Square) – The State Bar of Wisconsin will remove diversity, equity and inclusion language from its programs in a shift that is expected to reshape how the organization structures trainings and educational requirements in the future.

Wisconsin Institute for Liberty and Law: Wisconsin Bar Association eliminates race-based DEI in settlement with WILL

The News: The State Bar of Wisconsin has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit and remove harmful and discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” or DEI, from its programs. The Bar also agreed to change its definition of diversity and will no...

Wisconsin Bar Association settles to remove DEI from programs – Washington Examiner

“For now, DEI is dead at the State Bar of Wisconsin,” WILL Deputy Counsel Dan Lennington said.