Navigating the DEI Legal Landscape

Navigating the DEI Legal Landscape

From Leader's Edge by A Council Platform - 868329

May 11, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Sandy Laycox interviews David Glasgow about the evolving legal issues surrounding workplace DEI programs and offers strategies for employers.

In this episode, Leader’s Edge Editor in Chief Sandy Laycox sits down with David Glasgow, a leading legal expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, to unpack the rapidly shifting legal landscape surrounding workplace DEI programs. Glasgow walks through the cases he’s watching most closely, explaining why they could have far-reaching implications for employers across industries, and how the current administration has intensified legal pressure on organizations committed to DEI initiatives. For employers who remain committed to building inclusive workplaces, Glasgow offers practical, legally sound strategies to advance DEI goals while reducing exposure to litigation.

People in this episode

Host: Sandy Laycox

Guest: David Glasgow

Topics covered

  • DEI
  • legal landscape
  • workplace inclusion
  • litigation strategies
  • employment law

Keywords

  • diversity
  • equity
  • inclusion
  • legal implications
  • workplace policies
  • litigation
  • employment law

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Organizations: Leader’s Edge, DEI, current administration

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