Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs have been designed and implemented with the objective of ensuring fair representation of all groups of workers. As these programs evolved, their application expanded, resulting, in some cases, in unintended consequences. Presenters/panelists in this session will present the history and objectives of DEI programs, landmark cases, and recent changes, and will present an in-depth discussion of the policies and practices challenges facing organizations across the U.S. as they navigate and evaluate the litigation risks under longstanding non-discrimination laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other Federal as well as State anti-discrimination legislation.

Panelists:

Kenneth A. Rosenberg, Fox Rothschild
Topic: Employment DEI Programs: History, Unintended Consequences, and Current Evolution.

Yustina Saleh, Burning Glass Institute
Topic: Skill-based hiring and workforce strategy, and visibility and practicality of real-time labor market information.

Dubravka Tosic, Berkley Research Group
Topic: Recent litigation cases and the evolution of design and implementation of DEI programs.

Constantine Boukidis, JS Held
Topic: The bridge between employment law and economics. The evolution of design and implementation of DEI programs.