December 6, 2023 Diversity Summit

Businesses and corporations dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives stand at a crossroads with such efforts increasingly coming under attack from powerful outside groups.  In such a climate, it is imperative for in-house attorneys to arm themselves with legally sound strategies to defend and advance these crucial principles.

The December 6, 2024 Diversity Summit presented by the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel - “DEI Under Siege: Legally Compliant Strategies to Combat the Attack on DEI Initiatives – will focus on equipping legal professionals with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of challenges posed by these outside forces.  

Please join an audience of in-house counsel from a wide range of businesses in the Greater Philadelphia Area to have meaningful conversations around these topics.

This event will feature 5 educational sessions presented by our sponsors, followed by a networking cocktail reception.

AGENDA

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Drumline & Opening Remarks

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. "From DEI to I.D.E.A.: Elevating the Concepts of Inclusion and Diversity in DEI Programs" presented by Cozen O'Connor

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. "Unleashing the Power of Mentoring FODs through Inclusive Leadership" presented by Dechert LLP

11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Break

11:45 a.m. - 1:15  p.m. Luncheon

1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Break

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. "DEI Fatigue: Are we giving up - or avoiding doubling down and getting it done?" presented by Anderson Kill

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. "Navigating the Implications of the Students for Fair Admissions Supreme Court Decision: Is it 'Business as Usual' for Corporate Counsel or a 'New Normal'?" presented by Blank Rome LLP

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. "Don't Believe the Hype! Best Practices for Developing and Maintaining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs and Initiatives in the Wake of Students for Fair Admissions" presented by Armstrong Teasdale

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception