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In today's dynamic global environment, integrating the essential principles of inclusivity and belonging, while navigating the complex legal landscape, is imperative. We have assembled a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are committed to helping businesses, educational institutions, law firms, companies, and other organizations thrive in this new paradigm. We're here to help you create a workplace that is compliant and embodies fairness, equity, and inclusivity at its core.
Our team includes lawyers at the forefront of diversity, equity and inclusion legal developments, consultants with decades of experience in diversity, equity and inclusion and organizational culture and strategy, and public affairs professionals with deep experience in reputational management and crisis communications. We work seamlessly together, and in the spirit of true partnership with our clients, to address the full panoply of inclusion and belonging related issues. Whether your organization wants to understand and implement best practices for developing and monitoring effective and legally compliant programs, needs an objective evaluation of an existing program, faces a related legal matter, or anything in between, we are here to help.
The demands of inclusion and belonging are real. We understand these demands and stand ready to help our clients meet them.
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Continuous Evolution: Inclusion and belonging requires active listening, perpetual learning, and never-ending enhancement.
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Transparency & Accountability: Commit to open dialogues about inclusivity and belonging efforts, encouraging an inclusive culture.
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Legal and Regulatory Acumen: Keeping abreast of diversity, equity and inclusion’s evolving legal and regulatory framework is crucial. Our experienced legal team offers insightful counsel to ensure your organization is in full compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local mandates, thereby fortifying your company initiatives.
WHAT WE DO
Our DEI Strategies & Solutions Group offers a suite of services — including legal services, consultancy services, training and development services, and others — to address the complete spectrum of inclusivity and belonging issues.
Legal Services
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Legal Advice and Counsel: Our attorneys are at the forefront of inclusivity and belonging legal developments, ready to support and defend our clients.
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Affirmative Action, Audits, & Training: Our team monitors the landscape on affirmative action obligations and restrictions.
Consultancy Services
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Design & Implementation: Evaluating policies, recommending best practices, and devising comprehensive programs.
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Customized Diversity and Equity Assessment/Audits: Analyzing current practices, pinpointing areas for enhancement, and business alignment.
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Organizational Culture Assessments: Thorough and unbiased evaluation of current culture, suggesting actionable enhancements.
Training & Development
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Customized Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training & Development: Focused programs tailored to specific organizational needs, emphasizing practical diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
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Tailored Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Development: Designing strategies aligned with culture, business objectives, and regulations.
Additional Services
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Crisis Management and Communications: Inclusivity and belonging-specific public relations and complaint handling.
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Community Engagement: Forging deep connections with communities, emphasizing accountability and inclusion.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Organizational Development: Leading through coaching, strategic communication, and employee engagement.
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Employee Relations/Ombuds Services: Offering mediation, investigative, and conflict resolution services.
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