Hate Crimes in the U.S. at Penn Law

Wednesday, February 8, University of Pennsylvania Law School

The LDB chapter at the University of Pennsylvania Law School has invited Nancy Baron-Baer, the Philadelphia Regional Director of the Anti Defamation League, to discuss the state of hate crimes in the country on February 8. Ms. Baron-Baer has provided guidance and leadership to regional efforts combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry. Ms. Baron-Baer has overseen a variety of legislative initiatives, amicus briefs, conferences and projects on civil rights and human relations. She has addressed diverse audiences on topics of prejudice and bigotry, including law enforcement officials, educators and community leaders. Prior to joining ADL, Ms. Baron-Baer served as the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia Office of the law firms of Eckert Seamans and Connolly Epstein, and was named one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business.