Women and the Law Conference 2006

The Women and the Law Conference 2006, hosted by the Thomas Jefferson School of Law's Project on Women and the Law, focused on the theme "Sexuality at Work." This annual event featured the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lecture delivered by Professor Vicki Schultz, the Ford Foundation Professor of Law at Yale Law School.

The conference addressed complex questions regarding the appropriateness of sexual conduct in the workplace and its impact on gender equality. Discussions included whether a sexually charged employment setting detracts from women's professional advancement and if efforts to sanitize the workplace might inadvertently hinder gender equality. The event also examined the California Supreme Court's decision in Miller v. Department of Corrections, which recognized that a sexually charged workplace could create a hostile environment under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

In addition to Professor Schultz's keynote address, the conference featured a panel of commentators who provided diverse perspectives on the topic. These included Assistant Professor Ruben J. Garcia from California Western School of Law, Lecturer Zachary A. Kramer from UCLA School of Law, attorney Barbara A. Lawless, Professor M. Isabel Medina from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, attorney Richard A. Paul, and Professor Christine Williams from the University of Texas at Austin. Their insights contributed to a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between sexuality and the workplace.

The event was co-organized by Professors Susan Bisom-Rapp and Julie Greenberg, in partnership with The Center for Law and Social Justice. It offered attendees the opportunity to engage with leading experts on pressing issues related to gender and employment law, making it a valuable experience for legal professionals, scholars, and students interested in these critical topics.