🎙️ Welcome to Episode 152 of The Inclusive AF Podcast! 🎙️ In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Jackye Clayton (VP of Talent Acquisition and DEIB) and Katee Van Horn dive deep into the current political climate and its direct impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives—particularly focusing on law firms' responses to new administrative actions and EEOC investigations. They break down: - What recent government actions mean for DEI practitioners and organizations across industries - Why some of the nation’s top law firms are scaling back or disbanding their DEI efforts out of caution—or fear - The ripple effect on education funding, hiring practices, and historically marginalized communities - How legal and political tensions are redefining the very landscape of workplace inclusion - Practical advice for DEI professionals on walking the tightrope between compliance and championing real change Whether you're a DEI leader, HR professional, or just passionate about building more inclusive spaces, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the fast-changing challenges in DEI work, plus how to adapt without losing sight of your mission. 👇 Listen, learn, and join the conversation! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. Your feedback helps us spotlight the topics YOU care about most. #DEI #InclusiveAF #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceInclusion #EEOC #SocialJustice #LawFirms #HumanRights #Leadership #Equity #DiversityMatters #DEIB #EducationEquity #Podcast Subscribe and stay tuned for more insights and real talk from Jackye & Katee!If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveaf We create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup of coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/InclusiveAF