Litigation Targeting Large Company DEI Programs on the Rise


5 minute read | September.19.2024

The Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action in college admission has had a profound impact on DEI initiatives in the workplace.

After months of litigation, threatened litigation, pressure by activists and new legislation, many companies have taken a careful look at existing DEI initiatives and made changes to reduce their exposure to litigation risk and other DEI backlash.

Orrick’s Mike Delikat and Ernan Kiselica explore those trends in a new article in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance. They also offer concrete recommendations for companies to consider.