Workplace DEI at a Crossroads
An Update on Current Trends and Developments
Hosted by IEL’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
July 23, 2026
Webinar begins at 12:00 pm Central
Duration: 1 hour
IEL: +1.972.244.3422
E-Mail: iel@cailaw.org
Overview
Since early 2025, workplace DEI programs have continued to face significant legal uncertainty as federal policy, agency enforcement priorities, contractor obligations, and private litigation theories have evolved. Recent developments have sharpened the distinction between lawful employer efforts to promote equal opportunity and programs that may be challenged as involving protected-characteristic preferences, quotas, exclusions, or other forms of disparate treatment. This CLE will review the current state of workplace DEI law and enforcement, including key executive actions, agency guidance and activity, congressional attention, and important litigation developments affecting employer-sponsored DEI initiatives.
Webinar begins at 12:00 pm Central
Duration: 1 hour
Speakers
Corey E. Devine
Muskat Devine
Houston, TX
Corey focuses his practice on traditional employment, wage and hour, and unfair competition disputes and counseling, especially for clients in the energy industry. Employers seek Corey out for his responsiveness, sound judgment, and deep understanding of the employment laws. Corey is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been consistently recognized for many years as a Super Lawyer in Employment Law and among the Best Labor and Employment Lawyers in America.
Mariah Berry
Muskat Devine
Houston, TX
Mariah advises employers on their obligations under federal and state labor and employment laws and litigates all types of employment-related matters for the firm’s clients. Mariah is board-certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has been recognized for several years as a Texas Rising Star, as One to Watch among the Best Lawyers in America, and among The Next Generation of The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers.
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MCLE Credit
Texas Course Number 174325977. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours, of which no credit hours will apply to ethics/professional responsibility credit.
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