Navigating New Liabilities in the Wake of the Anti-DEI Movement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has had a long history in the United States, beginning as early as 1865. Since that time, there have been a myriad of initiatives put forth by various U.S. Presidents that have built on that concept, such as, Affirmative Action, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. By the early 2000s, Corporate America was spending billions of dollars on various DEI-related programs.
In 2024, an anti-DEI movement started to gain traction within Corporate America. On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a joint statement and released two supporting documents aimed at educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. This powerful Anti-DEI push from the Federal Government creates new potential liabilities for organizations, their executives, directors and officers, as well as their insurance companies.
Key Takeaways
- A deeper understanding of the evolution of DEI in the United States
- New risks facing corporations, executives, directors, and officers
- Strategies to mitigate the risks posed
- Impact on the D&O and EPL Insurance industry and coverages
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET
Speakers
- Moderator: Kelly Gear, ESQ., CIPP/US, National Practice Leader, Professional, Executive and Cyber Solutions – EPIC
- Corrie Hurm, VP and Head of Claims – Embroker
- Sunshine Fellows, Partner – Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
- John M. Leonard, Shareholder and Co-Chair Financial Services Group – Anderson Kill
