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HR on Mock Trial: Reverse Discrimination: DEI on Trial - When Does DEI Turn into Discrimination?
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HR on Mock Trial: Reverse Discrimination: DEI on Trial - When Does DEI Turn into Discrimination?

9/11/2025
When: Thursday, September 11
8:30 am - 11:30 am EDT
Where: Community College Workforce Alliance
1651 E. Parham Road
Richmond, Virginia  23228
United States
Contact: Townley Goldsmith-Ray
registration@richmondshrm.org


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Summary

The conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has been shaped by shifting political attitudes and regulatory changes. Against this backdrop, worries about facing “reverse” discrimination claims has increased, prompting organization to reconsider their DEI programs.

 

This mock trial will explore the legal issues surrounding a claim of “reverse” discrimination in the workplace. The case involves a plaintiff—a white male employee—who alleges he was not given the same opportunities for advancement as Black and female employees, and eventually let go, because of his employer's DEI program.

 

Join Woods Rogers Labor & Employment attorneys as they present a mock trial based on real discrimination cases. Through testimony and arguments, you will gain a better understanding of equal protection principles, employment law, and the challenges of balancing DEI initiatives with nondiscrimination protections.

 

Learning Objectives:

After this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Understand the legal framework surrounding workplace discrimination claims, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, relevant case law, and recent regulatory changes.
  • Evaluate practices in your organization that could lead to unintended legal consequences.
  • Improve your organization’s practices to avoid discrimination claims and decrease legal liability.

 

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Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 - 11:30 am
Program

 

Venue

Community College Workforce Alliance
1651 E Parham Road
Richmond, VA  23228

Please park in Parking Lot G

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Registration

Early Bird
After Aug. 1
Students
Members
$40
$50
 $10
Non-Members
$60
$70
 $15


Credits

Richmond SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

This program has been approved for 2.5 SHRM PDCs and HRCI (General) credits.



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