Fighting Antisemitism Through the Courts: ADL’s Litigation Impact and What’s Next

Supported by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. As antisemitism continues to rise across the United States, legal professionals are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change. This panel will examine how litigation serves as a powerful tool in the fight against antisemitism in K-12 schools, on college campuses, and across a broad range of public and private settings. Panelists will provide an overview of ADL's legal advocacy efforts and introduce the ADL Legal Action Network, a coalition of law firms and attorneys leveraging the courts to combat antisemitism and establish lasting legal protections for the Jewish community. Attendees will gain insight into the legal theories, strategies and case developments shaping this area of practice. Participants will leave this session with a better understanding of the current legal landscape surrounding the fight against antisemitism in court; the structure and mission of the ADL Legal Action Network and how attorneys can engage; and practical ways legal professionals can contribute to awareness and advocacy efforts in this space. The panel will be moderated by James Pasch, VP Litigation, Anti-Defamation League and feature Michael Sheetz, Partner, Cooley LLP; David Dince, Director of Litigation, Brandeis Center; Daniel Shallman, Managing Partner, Covington & Burling LLP, Los Angeles; and Katie Marquart, Partner and Global Head of Pro Bono, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Los Angeles. ADL is an accredited provider of New York State Continuing Legal Education. This program offers 1 Professional Practice CLE credit in NY. This course is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced New York attorneys. Financial aid is available based on financial need for those seeking CLE credit in New York. ADL has a financial aid policy in place for this program. ADL is not currently seeking accreditation for this program in jurisdictions other than New York. Attorneys seeking CLE credit in other jurisdictions may self-report attendance in accordance with their jurisdiction's rules. Upon request, ADL will provide a certificate of attendance that includes the program name, date, location, duration and credit category information to assist with self-reporting. To receive a certificate of attendance, please be sure to sign in and out of the session. Each request must include the applicant’s full legal name and New York bar admission number; name and date of the CLE program for which aid is requested; and a brief written statement describing the basis for the financial hardship.