December 17, 2025

The Latest at LCLD

Navigating Today’s DEI Landscape with Kenji Yoshino

In the final session of our three-part Inclusion Blueprint webinar series, legal scholar and author Kenji Yoshino will discuss which DEI programs are both impactful and sustainable in uncertain times. To revisit parts one and two, click here and use the password LCLDInclu$ion.

Call for 2026 Fellows and Pathfinders Nominations

Nominate your emerging leaders for two of LCLD’s most impactful professional development opportunities—the Fellows and Pathfinder programs. Nominate your Fellows here and Pathfinders here by January 9, 2026.

DEI Support & Strategy

Key Findings: 2025 Women in the Workplace Report

Lean In and McKinsey’s annual report highlights concerning trends: only half of companies now prioritize women’s career advancement. The report also identifies the “broken rung” as the biggest barrier and points to high-quality sponsorship programs as a critical support mechanism.  Forbes

These Are the Companies that Rolled Back DEI Amid Trump Backlash

Review how companies have scaled back or reshaped their DEI programs in response to political pressure—reflecting that “corporate America has not so much given up on diversity as it has overhauled its approach to it.”  USA Today

Why Workplaces Should Be Doubling Down on DEI

“While other companies are scaling back or getting spooked by political rhetoric, there’s a massive opportunity to attract incredible people who’ve been overlooked or undervalued elsewhere.”  Fast Company

The “Burning Issues” Confronting Firm Leaders in 2026

A survey of law firm leaders found that the war for talent remains a top business concern. Identifying and preparing future leaders also ranked among leaders’ top priorities.  Legal Evolution

Chief Diversity Officers Report Stress Amid Shifting Roles

In a survey of chief diversity officers in higher education, 91% cited the political climate as the most pressing challenge to the future of DEI work. Respondents also identified legal advocacy and federal policy guidance as the most needed forms of support.  Inside Higher Ed

Leading for Tomorrow

Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025

Employee anxiety about AI and the future of work is growing, placing new demand on leaders to motivate and guide their teams. PwC’s survey outlines six key actions leaders can take to help employees understand, adopt, and embrace AI.  PwC

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

JANUARY 14 @ 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET  |  Diversity Professionals  |  Virtual

The Inclusion Blueprint Part 3: Best Practices for Future-Proofing DEI

Join LCLD and Kenji Yoshino for this three-part webinar series exploring actionable strategies for navigating today’s complex conversations around DEI.

In the third and final session, Kenji will explore which DEI programs are both impactful and sustainable in uncertain times. To revisit parts one and two, click here and use the password LCLDInclu$ion.

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