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Trump Administration Revokes EO 11246, Prohibits ‘Illegal’ DEI: What the EO Means for Employers
Jackson Lewis P.C.
4 pages

On Jan. 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This article provides an overview of the executive order.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Diversity and Inclusion, Government, Employment and Labor
Region: United States

This program originally aired on January 22, 2025. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

The legal industry is at a crossroads. General Counsels (GCs) and in-house leaders are grappling with skyrocketing attrition rates, severe burnout, and the rapid, often unregulated, adoption of artificial intelligence—all while managing resource constraints and escalating demands. 

This webinar dives into the critical insights from the 2024 UK In-House Survey Report, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing legal teams today. Learn how flexible legal talent solutions, robust AI strategies, and proactive leadership can help mitigate risks, enhance team well-being, and empower in-house counsel to thrive. 

What we’ll cover: 

  • Discover how to tackle looming attrition and severe burnout in legal teams. 
  • Learn the benefits and risks of adopting AI with proper governance and training. 
  • Explore traditional and modern talent solutions to close resourcing gaps and improve efficiency. 

Equip yourself with actionable strategies for navigating today’s most pressing legal challenges while future-proofing your legal department.


Presented by:

Alice Flacco
EVP and General Counsel
Microport Scientific Corporation (CRM)

Jennifer Tyson
Head of Legal
Moo

Robert Kretzschmar
Technology Lawyer
Dell Technologies

Lewis Bowman
Director of Regional Business
Axiom Law

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What You Need to Know Today About Psychological Safety and Belonging from the Perspective of Underrepresented Employees
Michael D. Thomas and Tanya A. Bovée (Jackson Lewis)
6 pages

Fostering a culture of belonging is a critical component in creating an engaged and productive workforce. Belonging is a core human need and a desire to feel a part of something, to feel valued, and to have positive work relationships.

This article discusses how employers can create a culture of belonging by making psychological safety a priority.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Employment and Labor
Region: Global
The Five Work Languages: A Quick Guide to Help Bridge Generation Gap
Cozen O'Connor
1 pages

This quick reference guide provides an overview of the five work languages. By recognizing and harnessing these languages, managers and teams can enhance engagement, collaboration, and overall satisfaction.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Skills and Professional Development, Law Department Management
Region: Global

Join us for an insightful program that will explore the critical challenges and opportunities facing corporate legal departments today. Based on survey responses from almost 800 global CLOs, we will explore how legal department leaders are balancing increasing workloads, resource constraints, and regulatory uncertainty. 

Our expert panelists will share their firsthand experiences and practical advice to help you navigate the evolving landscape of the CLO role. We will discuss strategies to harness the power of AI and other technologies to optimize operations and reduce costs. Additionally, we will evaluate the importance of cultivating a talent pool with the skills and mindset to thrive in today’s complex legal and business environment.

The panel will also examine emerging risks, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and geopolitical tensions, and how to develop effective risk management strategies. By understanding all these trends and challenges, CLOs can position themselves as strategic partners within their organizations, driving innovation, mitigating risk, and contributing to long-term growth. Stay ahead of the curve by attending this webinar to connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and position your legal department for success.

Generously sponsored by FTI Consulting

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What You Need to Know Today About Gender Inclusion: Beyond Pronouns
Michelle E. Phillips, Principal (Jackson Lewis)

While employers know to have comprehensive anti-discrimination and harassment policies in place, having workplace policies supporting employees who choose to transition their gender is also important.

This article discusses how to effectively navigate the laws surrounding employees’ civil rights and religious freedom while maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Employment and Labor

In the lead-up to and certainly since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/UNC, employer DEI programs continue to face legal and public relations challenges. Organizations are suing, employees are suing, shareholders are suing, but employers continue to push their DEI measures forward. In this practical session, we will cover employer initiatives and risk mitigation strategies associated with everything from aspirational goals and the importance of data analytics, to diverse slate programs, to employee resource groups to internship programs. How are they being challenged, by whom, and what to do about it.


Generously Sponsored by Jackson Lewis PC

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ACC Northeast’s DEI Committee and Goodwin Proctor are pleased to offer our members this introduction to the principles of Executive Coaching.  Starting with an overview of coaching principles, fellow fellow in-house counsel will share their experiences with coaching, and the benefits gained from working with executive coaches.  The majority of the program will feature small group coaching exercises that will raise awareness and help identify action items for personal and professional growth.

Please join us by registering below.

Research shows that corporations who embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have improved performance across key areas of corporate success, but DEI in the corporate landscape still faces challenges. This workshop will equip in-house attorneys with the knowledge and tactics necessary to conquer these hurdles. Explore the latest political and legal developments that threaten DEI initiatives, gain insights from industry experts, and enhance your in-house practitioner skills. Boost your confidence through interactive exercises and guided discussions rooted in real-world scenarios.

As many organizations are seeing, generational shifts in the workforce can create more opportunities for diversity in leadership roles. The new insights, strategies, ideas, and points of view gained from multigenerational leadership teams can have many benefits, but legal challenges may arise when generational, cultural, and management styles fail to mesh. This session will focus on strategies for effectively managing a workforce with multigenerational leadership, including best practices for handling workplace investigations, complaints, differing communication and work styles, and other issues to brace for when leadership styles clash.

Presented in cooperation with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

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