Despite social and legal tensions around DE&I initiatives, the board continues to have an important role to play to not only advance nondiscrimination, but also proactively engage in ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Cari Dominguez, chair of the NACD Center for Inclusive Governance, and Natalie Chan, a partner at Sidley Austin, join Tracy Gee, NACD chief people officer, to discuss these tensions, the DE&I business imperative, and the role of corporate directors in supporting DE&I in the boardroom and beyond.

Host: Tracy Gee, NACD chief people officer

Guests: Cari M. Dominguez, chair of the NACD Center for Inclusive Governance, former NACD board member, former chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, former assistant secretary with the US Department of Labor, and experienced board member; Natalie C. Chan, partner at Sidley Austin focused on labor and employment issues

NACD resources:

• Corporate Directorships: The Next Goal for Qualified Executives With Disabilities
• Harnessing the Power of DE&I: A Boardroom Discussion Guide

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