Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group

Mission Statement

The mission of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group (DEIWG) is to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence in order to attract, retain, and support diverse community members, foster an environment that promotes excellence and learning, and enrich the individual and collective learning and work experience. The Working Group will endeavor to achieve these aims through inclusive and collaborative programming, research and information-sharing, and advice to the College.

Launch Office of Student Services: Diversity & Inclusion

Members

Sia Hunkin, 2L
Hiromi “Mei” Cooley, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Betsy Candler, Lecturer
Grace Hum, Assistant Dean of Students
Mario Ernesto Lopez, Associate Director of Admissions & Diversity Initiatives at UC Hastings Law
Elizabeth McGriff ’96, Director of LEOP and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor
Juan Carlos Ibarra, Academic Skills Lecturer and Senior Affiliated Scholar, Center for Racial and Economic Justice
Ascanio Piomelli, Professor of Law
Mecole Tate, 2L
Manoj Viswanathan, Professor of Law and Co-Director, Center on Tax Law
Terre Block, 3L
Zury Molina, 1L
Manpreet Bhandal, 1L
Annie Rosenthal, Associate Director of CARE
Chimène Keitner, Professor of Law
Fairuz Abdullah, Director of Employer Relations

Ex Officio Member and Chair of the Working Group:
Morris Ratner, Provost & Academic Dean and Professor of Law

Resources

• Native Land
• U.S. Department of Arts and Culture: Honor Native Land