SC Bar program examines the Civil Rights Act 60 years later
It’s been 60 years since the passage of Title VII of the Civil Rights act, aimed at addressing what President John F. Kennedy called a “moral crisis.” Though there has been progress in the decades since, much work remains before all citizens are free from discrimination and oppression.
Join Nekki Shutt and other noted attorneys, professors, historians, and civil rights professionals as they examine both the history and take a look forward at the SC Bar’s day-long continuing legal education program, “The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Turns 60.”
Nekki and Assistant US Attorney Johanna Valenzuela created the program on the topic near and dear to Nekki’s heart. She’ll also moderate and deliver opening remarks. Additionally, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel co-founder Kathleen McDaniel and attorney Lydia Robins Hendrix are part of a panel examining what the Civil Right Act protects. Kathleen will speak to public accommodations and housing, and Lydia will discuss employment law.
In addition to a variety of panels, the program also will include films of addresses from Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Historians will present a look at the year-long fight for the passage of the Act.
The program is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the SC Bar Conference Center. It also will be available at satellite sites in Charleson and Greenville. Registration information is on the Bar web site. Attorneys and paralegals who attend can earn CLE credits.