Practice Areas
Labor & Employment Law
This program will discuss how to design and implement legally sound diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that withstand scrutiny under the current legal landscape while meaningfully improving recruitment and retention. Drawing on the wave of executive orders, DOJ investigations, and recent court decisions — including the Students for Fair Admissions ruling and the EEOC’s continued Title VII enforcement priorities — the course will map what has changed, what remains lawful, and where the boundaries now lie. Topics will include compliance-aware recruitment and retention strategies, the lawful use of employee resource groups and demographic data, the risks of both under- and over-correcting, and how to reframe DEI work so it survives legal and political challenge. A case study and a practical “litmus test” for program design will give attendees a framework they can apply immediately.
This program will benefit in-house counsel, employment attorneys, HR leaders, and compliance professionals who advise organizations on workplace programs, as well as litigators and general practitioners seeking a clear, current understanding of the federal rollback and its limits. No prior DEI experience is required.
Presenter Bio
Natalie Holder, Esq., SPHR started her career as an employment attorney, successfully litigating violations of Title VII, ADA, FLSA and other employment laws and workplace protections. Recognizing the power of education and proactive strategy in driving workplace progress, she founded QUEST, a firm dedicated to transforming workplace culture through DEI strategy, leadership development, and compliance solutions.
A recognized architect of workplace culture, Natalie has led high-impact initiatives that drive measurable progress. As the inaugural Chief Diversity Officer for SLAC at Stanford University and the U.S. Capitol Police, she; Increased women’s recruitment by 15% by forging strategic partnerships with NCAA athletics. Expanded STEM representation of historically underrepresented groups by 83%, breaking barriers in science and technology. Designed programs that helped secure $62 million in competitive grants, demonstrating the power of DEI-driven innovation and funding success.
A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and trainer, Natalie has been featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Diversity Insight Magazine, Diversity Executive, the New York Law Journal, and Good Morning Connecticut, where she shares her expertise on employment compliance, leadership, and inclusive workplace strategies.
An alumna of NYU and Tulane Law School, Natalie has been admitted to the New York State and Connecticut Bars, bringing a strong legal foundation to her work in advancing workplace equity, innovation, and business success.
This program will benefit in-house counsel, employment attorneys, HR leaders, and compliance professionals who advise organizations on workplace programs, as well as litigators and general practitioners seeking a clear, current understanding of the federal rollback and its limits. No prior DEI experience is required.
Presenter Bio
Natalie Holder, Esq., SPHR started her career as an employment attorney, successfully litigating violations of Title VII, ADA, FLSA and other employment laws and workplace protections. Recognizing the power of education and proactive strategy in driving workplace progress, she founded QUEST, a firm dedicated to transforming workplace culture through DEI strategy, leadership development, and compliance solutions.
A recognized architect of workplace culture, Natalie has led high-impact initiatives that drive measurable progress. As the inaugural Chief Diversity Officer for SLAC at Stanford University and the U.S. Capitol Police, she; Increased women’s recruitment by 15% by forging strategic partnerships with NCAA athletics. Expanded STEM representation of historically underrepresented groups by 83%, breaking barriers in science and technology. Designed programs that helped secure $62 million in competitive grants, demonstrating the power of DEI-driven innovation and funding success.
A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and trainer, Natalie has been featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Diversity Insight Magazine, Diversity Executive, the New York Law Journal, and Good Morning Connecticut, where she shares her expertise on employment compliance, leadership, and inclusive workplace strategies.
An alumna of NYU and Tulane Law School, Natalie has been admitted to the New York State and Connecticut Bars, bringing a strong legal foundation to her work in advancing workplace equity, innovation, and business success.
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