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Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 72 - Cultural Roots, Belonging, and the Fear of Change: What’s Next for Inclusion?

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 6/25/2025

The conversation begins with Jeiz chatting with Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani about what drew her to DEI from her previous role in HR. They discuss what a DEI manager’s role entails daily and why support for DEI...more

Calling the Right DEI Play for the NFL

Mintz on 2/7/2025

Today's Wall Street Journal story about Roger Goodell's decision to maintain the NFL's DEI programs reported that Mr. Goodell stood by the football league’s diversity initiatives, which would not change in response to the...more

[Podcast] Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies- Diversity Diversions

Mintz on 1/6/2025

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast, ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin hosts a thoughtful discussion on diversity diversions and the future of DEI programs under the new administration....more

DEI considerations for compliance professionals

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 1/3/2025

In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have gained heightened attention as organizations recognize the moral and business imperatives behind fostering diverse work environments. This shift is not only a...more

Sustainability Spotlight - Q2 2024

Alston & Bird on 10/30/2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the Sustainability Spotlight, your place to keep up with all the ESG action – federal and state enforcement, shareholder proposals and litigation, and state attorney general actions. This...more

Hot Topics: AI and ESG

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/1/2024

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

2024 Insights: ESG

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/15/2023

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs - Businesses can expect continued challenges to DEI programs, as emboldened opponents to these programs seek to expand the reach...more

DEI Under Scrutiny, Part II: Spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance Considerations

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 12/4/2023

This article is the second part of Ogletree Deakins’ series, “DEI Under Scrutiny,” which examines the evolving employment law landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States. Part one of...more

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, October 2023

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 10/27/2023

We are pleased to share the October 2023 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

Client Alert: Shareholders Pose Growing Risks to Companies’ DEI Initiatives

Jenner & Block on 10/20/2023

Shareholder activism, in the form of proposals, books and records demands, and litigation, is proving to be an increasingly prevalent tool in challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This client alert...more

Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey 2021 - 19th Annual Survey of the 100 Largest U.S. Public Companies

A&O Shearman on 11/4/2021

Today, Shearman & Sterling released its 19th annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey, which finds that the boards of directors of the largest 100 U.S. companies have maintained their strong focus on...more

Understanding the Relationship Between Inclusion, Diversity & Compliance

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 7/16/2021

As DEI programs become a hot topic of conversation across industries, demand for varied initiatives and funding increase. We’ve talked a bit about the importance and benefits these programs can offer your organization, and...more

How to Define Meaningful Diversity & Inclusion Metrics

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 7/9/2021

As we’ve mentioned previously, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become an important organizational initiative for most companies around the world. Yet a measly 23% of HR professionals believe their D&I programs...more

The Importance of Vendor Diversity

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 6/28/2021

Vendor diversity is an important, even essential part of DEI. Even though some organizations may not have realized it yet. What is vendor diversity? While diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, has become more and...more

5 Reasons Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are Essential to Organizational Success

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 6/4/2021

Diversity, equity, and inclusion make up more than just a “movement du jour” in business. They’re part of a groundbreaking societal (and regulatory) transformation that will permanently affect corporate culture and...more

Women’s History Month: ‘Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing To Be Silenced’

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley on 3/30/2021

The month of March might be known for the best basketball games of the season on both the collegiate and professional levels, but the 31 days that bridge winter and Spring also is reserved for Women’s History Month...more

Women’s History Month: Important Female Figures in the Law

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley on 3/30/2021

The origins of Women’s History Month date back to 1981, when it was announced that a nationwide celebration of female icons and influencers would take place in March of 1982 for one week. Five years later, in 1987, that week...more

Learning and Re-Learning Our U.S. History with Isabel Wilkerson’s "Caste"

Proskauer - Proskauer For Good on 3/30/2021

Have you read Caste? Partnership With Children featured the book’s author Isabel Wilkerson at the organization’s inaugural Women’s Leadership Breakfast on March 9. Proskauer was proud to be among the event underwriters, a...more

Reflecting on Rev. Dr. King’s Legacy – A Conversation on the Intersectionality of Corporate Responsibility, Social Impact, and...

Wiley Rein LLP on 1/15/2021

In observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18, 2021, Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah, Wiley’s Chief Diversity Officer, sits down with David Hubbard, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel...more

[Webinar] Corporate Counsel Summit - January 28th, 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm EST

Bricker Graydon LLP on 1/13/2021

Bricker & Eckler invites you to attend our Corporate Counsel Summit, hosted by Bricker & Eckler's Walker Link Leadership Group. This year's event features the following presentations and speakers: - Welcome 12:00–12:05...more

Hindsight is 2020: Top Tips from 7 Risk & Compliance Experts

NAVEX on 1/12/2021

As we embrace 2021, we would be remiss to move forward without pulling lessons learned from 2020. We’ve experienced many firsts in the past year – be it COVID-19 and its implications on every aspect of our lives, new...more

Turning Up the Heat on Board Diversity and E & S Risk Oversight: Quick Guide to ISS and Glass Lewis 2021 Proxy Season Updates

BCLP on 12/14/2020

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis recently released their respective policy updates for the 2021 proxy season. Key updates are summarized below....more

US Board Diversity: Slow-Moving Change

The Volkov Law Group on 8/29/2019

It is hard to admit it but most boards fall well short in dedicating themselves to ethics and compliance. I have a significant list of concerns – boards do not understand how to oversee and monitor a compliance program;...more

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