Rebecca L. Springer
Overview
Companies, both large and small, turn to Rebecca for advice on the complex employment issues that keep their legal and human resources staff up at night. From ensuring compliance with the wide range of affirmative action obligations for government contractors, to conducting sensitive and high-profile investigations, to navigating the “alphabet soup” of federal and state employment laws, Rebecca serves as a trusted resource and partner to her clients.
Career & Education
- The White House
Assistant to the Counselor to the President
- The White House
- Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., 1993
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1999
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Rebecca'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.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.08.24
Speaking Engagement | 01.11.24
"What Will the New Year Bring?" Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2024.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.02.23
New York State Department of Labor Releases Proposed Regulations to State Pay Transparency Law
Rebecca'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.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.08.24
Speaking Engagement | 01.11.24
"What Will the New Year Bring?" Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2024.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.02.23
New York State Department of Labor Releases Proposed Regulations to State Pay Transparency Law