Workplace Diversity Conference

A conference on Diversity in the Workplace will be held Nov. 4, 2005, in Memphis, Tenn. The conference is hosted by the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

The event will feature as keynote speaker the Honorable Naomi C. Earp, vice chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Also speaking will be the Honorable Tu Pham, U. S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court in Memphis, as well as high-level representatives from Sara Lee Foods, FedEx and International Paper. Some subjects to be discussed include: how diversity differs from affirmative action, designing a meaningful policy and plan, its role in employment sectors, building a business case for diversity, and sharing best practices.