Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory
PDFIn order to be successful, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs must not only introduce internal organizational change but also adeptly navigate external factors, including an ever-changing legal landscape. From within, internal stakeholders and employees play a crucial role in shaping relevant, effective, and tailored DEI initiatives. Externally, changes in the political climate, Supreme Court precedent, and heightened scrutiny from activists, regulators, and investors have become potential sources of legal and reputational risks for DEI programs. It is imperative for a company to delicately navigate these internal and external dynamics to ensure that DEI programs can withstand scrutiny and safeguard the company's culture, reputation, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We help entities and executives develop and implement legally-compliant DEI policies, and provide equal opportunity employment, anti-harassment, and anti-discrimination training to management and employees. We also conduct DEI audits and surveys to review existing policies in a manner that minimizes risk while maintaining the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that drives their organizational success.
MSK’s Labor & Employment group includes former in-house counsel to major companies and entertainment trade associations. Through these varied perspectives—and with the input of related practices such as litigation, regulatory, and immigration—we provide strategic advice and counsel on DEI initiatives that includes:
- Auditing existing DEI programs for legal and business risk.
- Establishing DEI programs and affinity groups.
- Assessing company’s use of analytics in connection with DEI goals.
- Conducting DEI-related surveys.
- Communicating internally and externally in crisis situations involving claims of discrimination and harassment.
- Training management and staff on DEI-related issues.
- Advising on strategic DEI communications (including annual reports) and partnerships with outside organizations.
MSK provides these services with a deep understanding of the value of diversity in the workplace. Our firm’s past partners include the first woman president of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and our current partners include a member of the California State Bar Committee on the Status of Diversity in the Profession. MSK is a member of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization committed to building a more equitable and diverse legal profession. We are proud of those facts, just as we are proud to assist clients in creating working environments that welcome, respect, and nurture the growth of all.
Spotlight
In order to be successful, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs must not only introduce internal organizational change but also adeptly navigate external factors, including an ever-changing legal landscape. From within, internal stakeholders and employees play a crucial role in shaping relevant, effective, and tailored DEI initiatives. Externally, changes in the political climate, Supreme Court precedent, and heightened scrutiny from activists, regulators, and investors have become potential sources of legal and reputational risks for DEI programs. It is imperative for a company to delicately navigate these internal and external dynamics to ensure that DEI programs can withstand scrutiny and safeguard the company's culture, reputation, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We help entities and executives develop and implement legally-compliant DEI policies, and provide equal opportunity employment, anti-harassment, and anti-discrimination training to management and employees. We also conduct DEI audits and surveys to review existing policies in a manner that minimizes risk while maintaining the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that drives their organizational success.
MSK’s Labor & Employment group includes former in-house counsel to major companies and entertainment trade associations. Through these varied perspectives—and with the input of related practices such as litigation, regulatory, and immigration—we provide strategic advice and counsel on DEI initiatives that includes:
- Auditing existing DEI programs for legal and business risk.
- Establishing DEI programs and affinity groups.
- Assessing company’s use of analytics in connection with DEI goals.
- Conducting DEI-related surveys.
- Communicating internally and externally in crisis situations involving claims of discrimination and harassment.
- Training management and staff on DEI-related issues.
- Advising on strategic DEI communications (including annual reports) and partnerships with outside organizations.
MSK provides these services with a deep understanding of the value of diversity in the workplace. Our firm’s past partners include the first woman president of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and our current partners include a member of the California State Bar Committee on the Status of Diversity in the Profession. MSK is a member of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization committed to building a more equitable and diverse legal profession. We are proud of those facts, just as we are proud to assist clients in creating working environments that welcome, respect, and nurture the growth of all.