Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
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DEI Summit - October 24
Foley & Lardner – 777 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee WI
Join ACC Wisconsin Members as we explore the new era of DEI in the workplace at the October 24 DEI Summit featuring keynote speaker Beth Ridley. In her keynote address, Beth will discuss impactful workplace DEI solutions that do not require significant financial investment. Wisconsin businesses and corporations committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives are encountering increasing opposition from influential external groups. In this challenging climate, it is essential for in-house attorneys in Wisconsin to develop robust legal strategies to protect and advance these vital principles. This Summit aims to provide legal professionals with the practical tools and knowledge to effectively navigate the intricate challenges presented in the current landscape.
Registration
- 8 - 9
Introduction
9 – 910
René Jovel, ACC WI Board Member and Deputy General Counsel & Director of Legal Operations, Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
Keynote
9:10 – 10:00
The New Era of DEI at work
Beth Ridley, Leadership & Workplace Culture Expert
Session I
10:05 – 10: 55
The DEI Litigation Landscape-What Employers Need to Know
Foley & Lardner
Session II
11:00 – 11:50
42 USC 1981 & DEI: An In-House Lawyer’s Guide to One of America’s Oldest Civil Rights Laws & “Reverse Discrimination” Claims
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Closing Remarks