January 14, 2026

The Latest at LCLD

Navigating Today’s DEI Landscape with Kenji Yoshino

We wrapped our three-part Inclusion Blueprint webinar series with legal scholar and author Kenji Yoshino, exploring which DEI strategies remain both effective and sustainable in uncertain times. Catch up on all three sessions by clicking here and use the password LCLDInclu$ion.

DEI Support & Strategy

Trump’s Campaign Against Corporate DEI Faces High Legal Hurdles

The EEOC has shifted its focus toward claims of discrimination against white men, but experts say the agency “has a high bar to clear to prove companies’ DEI policies run afoul of the law.”  Reuters

2025 in Review: Anti-DEI Lawsuits Targeted Employers over Diversity Practices

HR Brew examines the evolving landscape of DEI litigation, noting fewer new lawsuits against employers and a rise in DEI professionals filing claims themselves.  HR Brew

4 Strategies for Leadership to Embed Mental Health and Well-Being in Legal Organizations

Well-being isn’t separate from professional success—it’s foundational to it. These four practical strategies outline how legal leaders can replace stigma with support and build healthier, more resilient teams.  Law.com

How Men and Women Sponsor Junior Colleagues

New research examining sponsorship from a leadership perspective highlights a clear gender gap. Women tend to shoulder a greater mental load, while men are more likely to sponsor in ways that benefit their own careers.  Harvard Business Review

Weave Mentorship into the Fabric of Your Organization

“When mentoring becomes a fundamental part of the company culture, employees develop more quickly, teams collaborate more effectively, and companies foster a more resilient leadership pipeline.”  Harvard Business Review

Leading for Tomorrow

Top 10 Leadership Pivots for 2026

What’s next for leaders in 2026? Experts point to a renewed emphasis on human skills and psychological safety: “Those who report feeling psychologically safe are 31% more likely than those who don’t to be a high performer.”  Forbes

What In-House Legal Teams Will Be Watching in 2026

Corporate legal departments are preparing for a year shaped by AI litigation, antitrust battles, and shifting EEOC priorities under the Trump Administration.  Law.com

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