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February 19, 2025

LCLD Leads on DEI

What Businesses Need to Know About DEI in the Trump Era: FAQs for Employers

DEI STRATEGY   Fisher Phillips’s DEI and Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Team answers key questions on DEI under Trump, covering legal risks, compliance strategies, and more.  Fisher Phillips

A&O Shearman’s US Leaders Embark on Office Tour to ‘Hear What People Have to Say’

TRANSPARENCY   As part of a “Listening Tour,” A&O Shearman’s co-MPs are visiting offices to connect with associates and staff following the recent merger with Shearman & Sterling and Allen & Overy.  The American Lawyer

Getty Images and Verizon Renew Focus on More Authentic Disability Representation

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS   Getty Images, Verizon, and the National Disability Leadership Alliance have partnered to offer a creative grant to help photographers reimagine disability representation—which too often takes place in a healthcare setting. This grant aims to shift the narrative by showcasing the disability community as leaders and innovators in the workplace.  Forbes

DEI Support & Strategy

Steer Clear of ‘Illegal DEI’ With Leveling—Not Lifting—Programs

DEI STRATEGY   Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow of NYU’s Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging break down the meaning of “illegal DEI” and why distinguishing between “lifting” DEI and “leveling” DEI is essential.  Bloomberg Law

The Legal Landscape Around DEI Is Shifting. Your Messaging Should, Too.

DEI STRATEGY   Legal compliance is just one part of the puzzle—how organizations communicate DEI policies matters just as much. Experts from NYU’s Meltzer Center offer best practices for communicating about DEI in today’s shifting landscape.  Harvard Business Review

NAACP Lists Companies That Dump DEI in Its Tactical Spending Guide for Black Americans

DEI SUPPORT   The NAACP is encouraging Black Americans to support companies that align with their values. “If corporations want our dollars, they better be ready to do the right thing,” said NAACP president Derrick Johnson.  ABC News

How to Stay True to Inclusion When the News Is Filled with Anti-DEI Orders

INCLUSIVE CULTURE   “By reassuring your team, communicating clearly, preparing thoughtful responses, and taking proactive steps, you can keep your focus on building a truly inclusive workplace.”  Fast Company

Leading for Tomorrow

As Government Calls, GCs Weigh When to Resist or Collaborate

LEADER ACCOUNTABILITY   When regulators come calling, how should GCs respond? A former GC and chief ethics officer shares key strategies for navigating government inquiries.  Bloomberg Law

for LCLD Members & Diversity Professionals

MARCH 4 @ 1:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Cutting Through Chaos: The Current State of Workplace DEI Efforts

Join us for a webinar with David Glasgow, Executive Director of the NYU School of Law Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

David will provide an update on the state of workplace DEI efforts in the wake of the flurry of changes under the new administration. The 60-minute presentation will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A.

MARCH 25 @ 1:00 PM ET  |  LCLD Community  |  virtual

Language of Leadership: A Conversation with Keesha-Lu Mitra

Join LCLD for a candid conversation with Keesha-Lu Mitra, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at State Farm Insurance Company.

In this installment of LCLD President Robert Grey’s webinar series, Robert and Keesha-Lu will discuss her personal journey, inclusive leadership, and more

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