EEOC Admits Response to Inquiry of Law Firm’s DEI Programs was Voluntary – Lawsuit Dismissed

A lawsuit filed by a group of law students after EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent letters to 20 prominent law firms requesting extensive information about their DEI programs has been dismissed. The lawsuit’s dismissal does not clear DEI programs of legal risk so employers should view this development as a reminder that DEI practices are under heightened scrutiny, and that careful legal compliance, documentation, and risk assessment remain essential.... By: Berkshire