Join Foley Hoag and Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology (WEST) for a discussion on the legal aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Affirmative Action in June 2023. This important conversation will focus on what corporate leaders and those outside the higher education space need to keep in mind regarding the legal ramifications of this decision, early responses to the decision from a legal and political perspective, and recommendations and best practices for pursuing DE&I goals.

Together, Foley Hoag's Rosa Nuñez, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Foley Hoag, and Christopher Escobedo Hart, Partner in the firms DE&I Counseling, Defense & Investigations practice, will discuss key topics including:

• Structuring transparent and measurable corporate DE&I programs to reduce any potential legal risk
• Reviewing and aligning DE&I policies/activities to promote equity fairly and lawfully
• Trends, opportunities, and challenges for the new era of DE&I initiatives and programs

Additionally, Karen Campbell, Foley Hoag's Chief Information Officer, and Amy Baker Mandragouras, Partner, Intellectual Property, will share their journeys, pivotal career moments, and strategies for developing future leaders. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from distinguished legal and business leaders on this profound shift in the DE&I landscape. An interactive Q&A will allow you to have your specific questions addressed.