Ellen Moran Dwyer
Overview
Corporate boards and client leaders trust Ellen to advise them in their most sensitive employment matters that generate significant risk for their organizations. Whether leading a high-profile sexual harassment investigation, litigating racial or gender equity issues, responding to activist shareholder demands, or advising on the myriad issues that impact her clients’ most productive talent, Ellen serves as a strategist and collaborative partner to her clients.
Career & Education
- St. Lawrence University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1982
- Cornell Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1985
- District of Columbia
- Massachusetts (Inactive)
Ellen's Insights
Client Alert | 12 min read | 03.04.24
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court held that it is unconstitutional (under the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause, as to public institutions) and a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as applicable to private institutions accepting federal financial assistance) for colleges and universities to consider race as a factor in the admissions process. See Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard Coll., No. 20-1199, 2023 WL 4239254 (U.S. June 29, 2023) (“Harvard”), a summary of which can be found here. This decision upended decades of precedent and has caused employers in the private sector to ask how the decision will impact diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) initiatives and employment decisions. This article addresses the impact of Harvard, eight months later.
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.20.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.07.23
Firm News | 1 min read | 10.20.23
LCLD Recognizes Crowell & Moring as a 2023 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner
Practices
Ellen's Insights
Client Alert | 12 min read | 03.04.24
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court held that it is unconstitutional (under the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause, as to public institutions) and a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as applicable to private institutions accepting federal financial assistance) for colleges and universities to consider race as a factor in the admissions process. See Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard Coll., No. 20-1199, 2023 WL 4239254 (U.S. June 29, 2023) (“Harvard”), a summary of which can be found here. This decision upended decades of precedent and has caused employers in the private sector to ask how the decision will impact diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) initiatives and employment decisions. This article addresses the impact of Harvard, eight months later.
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.20.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.07.23
Firm News | 1 min read | 10.20.23
LCLD Recognizes Crowell & Moring as a 2023 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner