The University’s Center for Women in Law faces racist laws from several personnel who’ve labored there. In the closing 12 months, at the least seven women of coloration have ceased their positions.

“Racism absolutely publications through the veins of that organization,” said Ayana D’Aguilar, a former intern for the center. “It has a reputation for being what a few have said is the ‘Center for White Women in Law.’”

D’Aguilar, who identifies as Jamaican-American, stated she give up her internship final semester earlier than predicted because the painting’s surroundings were antagonistic towards humans of color.

“The day I left, I spoke with the govt director, Linda Bray Chanow … And I informed her that the reason I turned into quitting changed into due to the underlying tone of racism inside the office,” said D’Aguilar, Islamic research, South Asian languages and Plan II senior.

UT Law’s human sources department investigates Chanow’s conduct, as is the Office of Inclusion and Equity, D’Aguilar said. HR Director Cindy Story did not reply to requests for the remark.

“The Center for Women in Law takes allegations of misconduct critically and stays dedicated to the development of all ladies in the felony career,” UT regulation spokesperson Chris Roberts stated in an email. “To keep the integrity of the University’s investigative processes — and to make certain the privacy of any people involved — we can’t discuss any ongoing investigations.”