Westlaw Today Features Article by Jennifer Serafyn, Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, and Brandon Dixon on Designing DEI Programs

Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today featured an article by Seyfarth partners Jennifer Serafyn, Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, and Brandon Dixon, “How can employers design DEI programs that hold up in the face of increased majority group claims?” The article, published on April 10, 2026, examines how employers can reassess and structure DEI initiatives amid a rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape.

The authors provide a practical framework for evaluating DEI programs in light of heightened scrutiny under Title VII, recent Supreme Court decisions, and evolving EEOC enforcement priorities. They outline common risk areas—such as restricted mentorship, networking, and development programs—and offer concrete design principles to help employers preserve inclusion goals while reducing legal exposure.

As the authors explain:

“The good news is that well-designed DEI programs remain both legally defensible and organizationally valuable. The challenge is that many programs were launched without the structural scrutiny that the current climate demands.”

The full article is available here.