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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Counseling and Training

A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is imperative for any organization. As changing U.S. demographics, current events, increasingly diverse workforces and applicant pools, and a nonstop news cycle converge to produce significant business risks, businesses would be well-served to ensure that their DEI efforts are timely, agile, thoughtful, and thorough. A failure to do so can have dire short-term and long-term consequences with respect to a business’  reputation, recruitment and retention, and its bottom line. Robinson+Cole’s DEI Counseling and Training Group supports clients’ efforts to enhance their DEI profile and to deliver on their strategic goals while minimizing risk to the business. We advise Boards of Directors and senior executives, including CEOs and CHROs, across industries about diversity and culture assessments, diversity action plans, crisis management, DEI communications, and overall DEI strategy.

We regularly assist clients with:

  • Customized DEI training for groups and individuals
  • Development, drafting, and implementation of diversity and culture assessments and action plans, including analysis of discrimination/harassment claim history, complaint processes, and employment policies and procedures
  • Constructing crisis management strategies for DEI-related matters to minimize disruption and prioritize the business’ short-term and long-term strategic vision
  • Conducting workplace investigations as neutrals regarding various DEI-related claims, complaints, and allegations from employees, the public, Board members, and others, including those matters submitted anonymously
  • Crafting strategic plans following the outcome of workplace investigations in which a resolution strategy is needed, including how best to collaborate with peers, address employee relations issues, and develop communications for various stakeholders
  • Providing advice on implementing DEI recruiting initiatives, internal DEI committees, employee resource groups, employee surveys and related initiatives, and crafting diverse candidate slates for management roles and others
  • Drafting internal and external DEI communications for various audiences to support strong relationships with various stakeholders
    • Publications + Presentations
    • "Race and Investigations," presented by Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, at the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) Continuing Legal Education 2020 Employment Law Conference. (10/6/2020)
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        • Race and Investigations

        "Race and Investigations," presented by Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, at the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) Continuing Legal Education 2020 Employment Law Conference. (10/6/2020)

        Labor and Employment Group member Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson presented the topic, "Race and Investigations" with Elizabeth Rita of Investigations Law Group, LLC on October 6, 2020, at the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) Continuing Legal Education 2020 Employment Law Conference. The conference examined and discussed specific employment law updates for the COVID-19 world and other current events. Britt-Marie’s program was co-sponsored by the M&A Subsection of the CBA Business Law Section.


      "A Discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the AEC Industry," presented by Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, the second in the three-part series, “Addressing Bias and Equity in the AEC Industry,” focused on bias, racism and inequality in the inter-connected architecture, engineering and construction industries. (8/19/2020)
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        • A Discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the AEC Industry

        "A Discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the AEC Industry," presented by Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, the second in the three-part series, “Addressing Bias and Equity in the AEC Industry,” focused on bias, racism and inequality in the inter-connected architecture, engineering and construction industries. (8/19/2020)

        Labor and Employment Group member Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson co-presented the program "A Discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the AEC Industry”on August 19, 2020. The moderated panel discussion was the second in the three-part series of important and timely presentations, “Addressing Bias and Equity in the AEC Industry,” which is focused on bias, racism and inequality in the inter-connected architecture, engineering and construction industries. Britt-Marie began the interactive session with a brief overview of unconscious bias. Robinson+Cole was pleased to sponsor the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series, hosted by AIA CT’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and supported by AIA CT's Women in Architecture Committee and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) CT. The series concluded with part three on September 16, 2020.


      "Diversity and Inclusion at Work: A Practical and Compliance-Focused View," presented by Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, sponsored by the Diversity Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association. (7/13/2020)
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        • Diversity and Inclusion at Work: A Practical and Compliance-Focused View

        "Diversity and Inclusion at Work: A Practical and Compliance-Focused View," presented by Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, sponsored by the Diversity Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association. (7/13/2020)

        Labor + Employment Group member Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson presented “Diversity and Inclusion at Work: A Practical and Compliance-Focused View” on July 13, 2020. The live Zoom seminar was sponsored by the Diversity Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association and qualified for diversity CLE credits. Topics included:

        • Getting it Right at the Start – Recruitment and Hiring
        • Compliance – Thinking about Employment Policies and Workplace Culture
        • Diversity and Inclusion Training and Best Practices – Planning for Success and Creating an Anti-Bias Culture

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