IA Webinar: Navigating the U.S. DEI Agenda

The Trump administration’s recent executive orders and statements have overhauled U.S. diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, targeting federal contractors as well as private sector businesses. These shifts carry global implications, disrupting operations, talent strategies, and long-term planning as businesses navigate differing U.S. and UK requirements amid varying stakeholder expectations. As this environment grows increasingly politicised, decisions to significantly alter DEI efforts require careful consideration of intricate legal and stakeholder pressures.

The Investment Association, in collaboration with Covington & Burling, invites you to a webinar on 07 May examining the evolving U.S. DEI landscape and its global impact. Featuring financial services lead partner David Berman and employment law experts Lindsay Burke and Chris Bracebridge, this session will explore the implications of the U.S. DEI agenda and provide strategic insights for managing legal, political and reputational challenges.

Key Discussion Points include:

• Understanding the U.S. DEI Shift: A look at recent U.S. policy changes, and how they affect UK businesses operating globally.
• Mitigating Emerging Risks: Approaches to managing the broader challenges posed by these shifts.
• Navigating Listing and Compliance Expectations: Perspectives on aligning with evolving market and legal standards, including listing requirements.
• Engaging Stakeholders Effectively: Strategies for communicating with key audiences amid a changing DEI landscape.