The world is facing unprecedented economic, social, and democratic challenges, many of them exacerbated by the pandemic. One impact of these dislocations is that they have worsened existing gender inequalities around the world. Evidence shows that, by placing women at the center of the Rule of Law and development agenda, societies can increase efficiency in the management of their institutions and resources, which in turn engenders better governance and greater economic security. This panel will discuss the relationship between addressing gender inequities and protecting the Rule of Law, exploring how barriers to women’s economic success can affect broader aspects of economic and political instability. The webathon is a 24-hour livestream on Youtube

Jeffery Robinson, CEO and Founder of The Who We Are Project, intends to be a central voice in correcting the narrative on our shared history of anti-Black racism in the United States. Robinson will examine the direct connection between laws on police use of force and laws and policies passed throughout history.

Duane Morris LLP will host the California Lawyers Association Racial Justice Committee, the CLA Veterans Committee, and Associate Justice Eileen C. Moore of the California Court of Appeal for an important diversity and inclusion program focusing on the contributions of Asian/API Americans to the U.S. Armed Forces. The program will be moderated by Justice Eileen C. Moore, and will feature a panel of the following military heroes: