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Yesterday, my law partner Amy Epstein Gluck and I hosted a Zoom conversation with former EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum on the legal boundaries of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Given the political climate and a flurry of legal developments—including EEOC inquiries and high-profile settlements—many employers are wondering: Can we still
do DEI? Chai’s answer? Yes—if you do it smart, inclu
sive, an
d legal. TL;DR DEI done right is still l
egal—and valuable Don’t confuse inclusion with u
nlawful preference or exclusion The law has
n’t changed, but the scrutiny has This is
a time to refresh DEI, not retreat