Hogan Lovells Events

DEI under the new administration: What you need to know

6 March 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (ET)

President Trump has made quick work of signing multiple executive orders addressing a broad range of issues since his inauguration in January. And diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across the federal government, as well as commitments made by public companies and universities, were among the first to be addressed by this new administration.

These actions will have significant impact on government contractors, colleges and universities, and public companies across a variety of industries. They also present potential increased risk of litigation and government investigations for U.S. and multinational businesses. Furthermore, companies and universities will be navigating these challenges with cross-currents from conflicting state laws and the demands of employees, students, investors, and consumers.

To help you better understand this rapidly changing DEI landscape, join us on Thursday, 6 March as we host a webinar covering the following topics:

Overview of executive orders and agency guidance to-date – What is “Illegal DEI”?
Considerations for government contractors – How the executive orders are affecting your obligations.
Considerations for federal grantees/educational institutions –Understanding the risks and compliance challenges.
Public company disclosure considerations – Understanding the rapid shift in disclosure environment.
ESG considerations, including global compliance concerns – The interplay of DEI and ESG reporting in United States and abroad.
Civil litigation risk – Emerging trends to be aware of.
Government investigations risk – Understanding the threat of criminal cases and civil investigations, including under the False Claims Act.
State-level considerations – A view into state attorney general impacts and conflict with state laws.