Maria L. H. Lewis
Chief Diversity Officer | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Leticia Kimble
Partner | Raines Feldman LLP
Stuart M. Katz
Principal | Cohen and Wolf, P.C.Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: A Roadmap | On-Demand Webinar
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (ET)
Creating an inclusive work environment is at the core of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Notably, businesses with robust DEI strategies have a significant competitive advantage in this highly volatile market. Today, more companies are focused on implementing strong organizational diversity to the fore. However, while they are targeting effective DEI initiatives, it is crucial to ensure that internal and external systems and processes are aligned with DEI perspectives to avoid futile DEI efforts.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group as they present the latest developments and issues surrounding DEI. The distinguished speakers will also share the best implementation strategies to boost inclusivity in the workplace.
Key Topics:
- DEI Strategies: Notable Trends and Developments
- Critical Issues and Challenges in Implementing Equitable Systems
- Boosting Diversity in the Workplace
- Strategic Role of DEI Reporting
- An Outlook
Agenda:
Maria L. H. Lewis, Chief Diversity Officer, Highly Recognized Lawyer on Workplace DEI Matters, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Establishing an inclusive culture, while creating a sense of belonging for all individuals
- Conduct appropriate benchmarking that assesses where you are and where you would like to go
- Avoiding performative DEI
Leticia Kimble, Partner, Raines Feldman LLP
- Business advantages of DEI
- Implicit Bias Trainings That Work
- Best Practices for DEI initiatives
- How to Recruit Diverse Talent
Stuart M. Katz, Principal, DEI Committee Chair, Cohen and Wolf, P.C.
- How to set DEI goals for your workplace
- Creating an effective DEI committee
- Launching a DEI Lunch & Learn program
Who Should Attend:
- Labor and Employment Attorneys
- Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officers
- Diversity & Inclusion Officers
- Chief Human Resources Officers
- Employee Relations Professionals
- VPs/Director Human Resources
- Human Resources Managers
- Chief Compliance Officers
- In-House Counsel
- General Counsel
CLE Credit:
Course Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webcast
Prerequisite: None
Course Code: 1410662
NY Category of CLE Credit: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Total Credits: 2.0 CLE