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The workplace conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) feels increasingly fractured. Between corporate rollbacks, legal confusion, and political polarization, many leaders tell me …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful workplace tool, but it can also create blind spots. It's not the technology's fault, That was the focus of our June 2026 DEI for REAL webinar, where …
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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about DEI bans and non-discrimination. It is not legal advice. If you are uncertain about your current obligations, we strongly recommend you …
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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about employment and immigration. It is not legal advice. If you are uncertain about your current obligations, we strongly recommend you schedule a …
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In June, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) delivered a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, remanding a case alleging sex discrimination for further development of …
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Admittedly, I've often felt a bit strange, if not unwelcome, at Juneteenth celebrations. I didn't understand its significance beyond a historical date until this year, when I began researching ways …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of DEI in light of recent bans. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If you have concerns about your DEI initiatives, please …
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of Crown Law, colorism, and other discrimination complaints in New York. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns, please make an appointment with an …
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Honoring lived experiences is essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, as Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey and I discussed briefly in a recent LinkedIn exchange, it's …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of New York employment laws relating to discrimination, in light of uncertainties in the federal government. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns, …
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