IS Chapter Webcast - The Future of DEI in the Private Sector

Chapter Event

Webcast: The Future of DEI in the Private Sector
August 13, 2025
2:00 pm EST

As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts face increasing legal and political scrutiny, this session explores the evolving landscape for private-sector employers. We’ll examine the implications of recent court decisions, shifting enforcement priorities at the EEOC and OFCCP, and the legal risks associated with common DEI initiatives—from quota-based goals to ERGs and incentive structures. Participants will gain practical, legally grounded guidance for designing inclusive, defensible DEI programs that align with business objectives and withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Takeaways:

• Understand Legal Limits: Learn how to navigate DEI initiatives post–SFFA and avoid practices that may trigger reverse discrimination claims under Title VII.
• Reframe Metrics and Messaging: Discover how to move from rigid demographic goals to inclusive, business-driven benchmarks while updating DEI language to reflect current legal realities.
• Align DEI with Compliance and Strategy: Gain tools to reassess DEI policies, ensure legal review, and make a documented business case that satisfies both regulators and stakeholders.

Speaker:
Sarah Goodman, Principal Attorney, Offit Kurman