Meeting/Event Information

Taking DE&I from Paper to Practice

Presented by Luther Wright, Jr., Of Counsel, Ogletree, Deakins

Over the past two years, organizations have devoted resources to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and programs.  However, many of the DE&I efforts have stalled, lost traction or not been successful.  Additionally, several states are banning certain types of training topics and techniques that must be addressed. This presentation will provide tips to start (or jumpstart) DE&I efforts by addressing some of the common pitfalls, sharing some of the most successful tips for success and helping you make sure your DE&I programs and trainings are legally compliant. 

Program Learning Objectives

1. Participants will learn the common pitfalls that derail DE&I Initiatives
2. Participants will be provided with tips for successful implementation of DE&I Initiatives
3. Participants will learn how to properly structure DE&I training programs and initiatives to not run afoul of state laws banning certain types of trainings

Schedule: Doors open at 7:15 AM CT for registration and networking. Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM, and the presentation starts promptly at 8:00 AM
Registration:  Closes August 17 at 3 PM CT - two days prior to the event
Certification: 1 SHRM and HRCI CEU

Biography: 

Luther Wright, Jr., Of Counsel, Ogletree, Deakins
After graduating from Vanderbilt University School of Law, Luther Wright, Jr. began his career with a general practice firm in the litigation section.  He spent the first several years of his legal career practicing in the general litigation area before joining the Labor & Employment team.  He has significant experience in the areas of labor and employment law, corporate business litigation and complex litigation, including class action and collective action lawsuits.  He typically represents management in all forms of employment discrimination litigation, including litigation based on federal anti-discrimination statutes, state statutes and common law, violence in the workplace, Fair Labor Standards Act claims and independent contractor disputes. Luther is a member of Ogletree’s Diversity & Inclusion Practice Group and routinely provides timely client advice and guidance on diversity related matters.  Luther devotes a significant amount of his practice to day-to-day client advice, general supervisor/employee training, training and advising on diversity and inclusion issues and advising on workplace violence issues. Luther also acts as the Assistant Director of Client Training as part of the Ogletree Deakins Learning Solutions (“ODLS”) team.  ODLS provides employee and supervisor training in a variety of formats, including in-person training, training by webinar/webcasts and customized video training products.

Thank you to our sponsor for making this event possible: