DEI Backlash and the New Rules of the Road for Employers◢

Feb 28, 2025
By Aaron GoldsteinDorsey & Whitney LLP
Diversity & InclusionHR Compliance & Labor Laws

Overview

The past decade has been a whirlwind for employers. From #MeToo to COVID. From the great DEI awakening to the Great Resignation. It feels impossible to keep up with the pace of change.

Now, with the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on DEI and major corporations dropping their DEI initiatives like a hot potato, companies are facing a new challenge: How do you stay legally compliant while honoring commitments to their employees’ success?

In this webinar, we’ll discuss:

  • The shifting legal landscape surrounding DEI policies
  • What executive orders and recent legal challenges mean for employers
  • How companies can protect themselves while continuing to foster an inclusive workplace

Join us on February 28th,  at 10:00 AM Pacific, as we break down what’s happening, what’s coming next, and what employers need to know to navigate this moment.

About the speaker

Aaron Goldstein

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Aaron Goldstein advises businesses and provides litigation expertise on all employment related matters, from trade secret disputes and non-competition agreements to discrimination and harassment claims, under Oregon, Washington, and federal law. Aaron represents clients before the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Washington Human Rights Commission, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Aaron represents companies in a wide variety of industries, including banking, financial services, computer software, semiconductor fabrication, retail, and medical supplies.

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