The New York State Bar Association on Wednesday announced that it will form a task force to help universities and businesses maintain diversity if race-conscious admissions policies are struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Brad Karp, partner at Paul Weiss. Photo: Ryland West/ALM Brad Karp, partner at Paul Weiss. Photo: Ryland West/ALM

The task force will be led by former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison chairman Brad Karp.