The Education Amendments of 1972 marked a historic victory for civil rights. Among the Education Amendments is Title IX which states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." This Title has created equal opportunities in educational programs and activities and prohibited discrimination regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

This symposium aims to begin a larger conversation about Title IX, including its successes, faults, and how it should advance. By bringing together experts of varying backgrounds and disciplines, we aim to unpack Title IX and its 50-year history. We will analyze and discuss the impacts of Title IX on our everyday lives and how we can continue to expand Title IX in the years ahead. Thus, we are hosting this symposium to build knowledge and create an informed, respectful, and vigorous discussion about the inclusions, exclusions, and headways of Title IX.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Attorney Joette Katz, Former Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court

Free and open to the public.

Zoom: bit.ly/WNE-Law-Title-lX

Viewing of the symposium will be in Room B at Blake Law Center

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Schedule
2022
Friday, October 21st
10:00 AM

Welcome Remarks and Introduction

Jane Kundl, Editor-in-Chief, Western New England Law Review
Beth Cohen, Dean of Western New England University School of Law

Zoom

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

10:15 AM

Welcome Remarks from Keynote

Joette Katz, Former Associate Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court

Zoom

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Panel 1: Title IX in the Making—Exemptions, Challenges, and Limitations, moderated by Erin Buzuvis, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Western New England University School of Law

Amy Hunter, Attorney
Kif Augustine-Adams, Ivan Meitus Chair and Professor of Law, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
Paul Carlos Southwick, Director, Religious Exemption Accountability Project
Tracey Vitchers, Executive Director, It’s on Us

Zoom

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM

Lunch Break and Light Refreshments

Room B of the Blake Law Center

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

12:30 PM

Panel 2: Moving Forward after 50 years—Solutions for Expansion and Inclusion, moderated by Jennifer Levi, Professor, Western New England University School of Law

Cari Simon, Title IX Attorney, Fierberg National Law Center
Paul Carlos Southwick, Director, Religious Exemption Accountability Project
Sarah Butterick, Title IX & Compliance Officer, Western New England University
Tracey Vitchers, Executive Director, It’s on Us

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12:30 PM - 1:50 PM

1:50 PM

Closing Remarks

Rachel Ferreira, Symposium Editor, Western New England Law Review
Victoria Mosley, Symposium Editor, Western New England Law Review

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1:50 PM - 2:00 PM