This panel provided insights on the evolving anti-environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) and anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) movements in the US, Canada and the EU. There was a comprehensive look at the nature and status of such challenges and what a defensive sustainability strategy addressing global challenges might require. The panelists addressed the question...
This panel provided insights on the evolving anti-environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) and anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) movements in the US, Canada and the EU. There was a comprehensive look at the nature and status of such challenges and what a defensive sustainability strategy addressing global challenges might require. The panelists addressed the question...
The presentation explores how corporate priorities are being reshaped by the new Trump administration’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as the corresponding rise in anti-DEI sentiments and shareholder activism. As companies face increasing pressures to scale back DEI initiatives, this session will provide actionable strategies to help organizations maintain inclusive workplaces...
This program addressed gender-inclusive drafting in transactional documents. It discussed best practices such as avoiding such gendered terms as “husband” or “wife” in favor of terms like “spouse,” scrutinizing documents for gendered language (such as “man-made” or “gentleman’s agreement”), and using the singular “they” where referring to an individual whose gender is unknown or when...
This program addressed gender-inclusive drafting in transactional documents. It discussed best practices such as avoiding such gendered terms as “husband” or “wife” in favor of terms like “spouse,” scrutinizing documents for gendered language (such as “man-made” or “gentleman’s agreement”), and using the singular “they” where referring to an individual whose gender is unknown or when...
