DEI Compliance in 2025: Executive Orders, EEOC Guidance & Real-World Tactics

In a dramatic shift for workplace diversity policies, the Trump Administration issued Executive Orders in early 2025 aimed at rolling back federal support for DEI programs. Just months later, the EEOC and DOJ followed with new joint guidance detailing how DEI initiatives may cross the line into unlawful discrimination.

At the same time, former EEOC leaders have spoken out—issuing a public response defending the value of legally compliant DEI efforts and urging employers not to abandon inclusion entirely.

So, where does that leave your organization?

This timely and practical webinar cuts through the political noise and legal complexity to help you understand what’s changed, what’s still allowed, and how to adapt your DEI strategie without putting your company at risk. You’ll get the latest on the EEOC/DOJ guidance, key interpretations of Title VII, and smart compliance strategies for navigating this high-stakes terrain.

What You’ll Learn:

The impact of EO 14151 and EO 14173 on workplace DEI programs
Key takeaways from the March 2025 EEOC/DOJ joint guidance
How DEI initiatives may inadvertently lead to Title VII violations
Real-world examples of unlawful DEI practices—and how to avoid them
Best practices for building compliant, inclusive, and defensible DEI efforts
How to respond to and mitigate DEI-related discrimination claims
Case studies of recent legal challenges—including those targeting diversity fellowships
Who Should Attend:

Employers, Executives, and People Leaders
HR Professionals and DEI Officers
In-House Counsel and Employment Attorneys
Compliance Officers and Risk Managers
Anyone navigating the legal realities of DEI in today’s workplace