Navigating the Evolving Legal Landscape for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This program is part of the full-day CLE event, 2025 Policy Updates on Rights, Reform and the Rule of Law, co-hosted by the LBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the LBA Human Rights Law Section.

A Critical Briefing for Legal Professionals in Today's Changing Environment

The legal terrain for DEI initiatives is shifting rapidly. Are you prepared to advise clients—or your own organization—on how to advance inclusive practices while minimizing legal exposure?

In this essential seminar, David Glasgow, Executive Director of NYU School of Law's prestigious Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, brings his unparalleled expertise to Louisville for a strategic discussion on maintaining effective DEI programs in a challenging legal climate.

Why This Seminar Is Unmissable:

• Get ahead of emerging legal challenges – Understand the implications of recent lawsuits filed by anti-DEI advocacy groups, executive orders, and federal agency enforcement actions
• Develop practical risk assessment skills – Learn to identify potential legal vulnerabilities in existing diversity programs and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Maintain impact within constraints – Discover how organizations can continue meaningful DEI work while navigating the current legal environment
• Stay at the forefront of your field – Position yourself as a knowledgeable advisor on one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary legal practice

Glasgow will provide a comprehensive analysis of significant federal cases his center is monitoring and offer concrete frameworks for balancing DEI objectives with legal compliance. Participants will leave with actionable insights for counseling clients—or their own organizations—on advancing fairness and equal opportunity in the workplace even as the legal landscape continues to evolve.

This is not merely an academic discussion—it's a practical toolkit for legal professionals committed to responsible DEI advocacy in challenging times.

Reserve your place today for this timely and thought-provoking session that addresses the questions at the intersection of law, ethics, and organizational policy that every forward-thinking attorney needs to understand.

Speaker David Glasgow, Executive Director of NYU School of Law’s Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

David Glasgow is the founding executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, an adjunct professor at NYU School of Law, and coauthor of the award-winning book Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice (Simon & Schuster, 2023). A nationally recognized expert on allyship as well as the law of diversity, equity, and inclusion, David has written for a range of publications, including the American Journal of Law and Equality, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review. A dual-qualified attorney in New York and Australia, David has a BA in philosophy and an LLB (First Class Honors) from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a Master of Laws (LLM) from NYU School of Law, where he was awarded the David H. Moses Memorial Prize and the George Colin Award. Prior to his role at the Meltzer Center, he practiced employment, labor relations, and antidiscrimination law at international law firm King & Wood Mallesons.

🔹 Please note: This is the only session of the day available for individual purchase.

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This is a LIVE program. Recordings are NOT included with registration. Separate fees apply for accessing past recordings through the LBA On-Demand Catalog. Please note: Live and on-demand CLE programs have different KBA accreditation requirements.  

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