WON Agenda - April 2010

Meeting Location:
Mattel Conference and Leadership Center
1955 E. Grand Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245
Mattel is conveniently located only minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Meeting Highlights

Diversity and Equality after the Downturn – How Things are Shaking Out

April 13th – Diversity Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

9:15 AM Diversity Trends and Developments – ORC update
Liz MacGillivray, ORC Worldwide

A review of new and noteworthy research and developments in diversity and inclusion strategy and management. Topics to be covered include:

• Board diversity
• Disability beyond accommodation
• Corporate responsibility links to diversity
• Immigration and other demographic trends
• Religion at work
• Affinity group evolution
• Impact of the economy on D&I structure and initiatives, including metrics
   

10:45 AM Panel Discussion Issues and Opportunities for Minority Groups within Organizations
Panel includes:

• Blair H. Taylor, President and CEO, Los Angeles Urban League
• JD Hokoyama, CEO of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)
• Other TBD

The economic downturn has impacted minority communities differently. During this session, with a panel of experts representing the African American, Latino, Asian and Muslim perspectives, we will explore particular challenges of different minority and ethnic groups and hear what organizations are doing about them.

Topics to be covered include:

• Where does social responsibility end and corporate responsibility begin?
• D&I professionals’ role in promoting awareness and solutions
• The extent to which affinity groups can or could play a role
• Managing inherent competition between groups (if it exists)
• Other options for dealing with new challenges in the context of our corporate realities

11:45 AM Breakout session:

Discussion of corporate best practices that address challenges faced by minorities in the workplace (discrimination, glass ceiling issues and other barriers to advancement), as well as community and broader societal challenges (access to education, socioeconomic disparities).

12:30 PM Lunch

1:45 PM Diversity and Talent Management- Best Practices from a Global Law Firm
Anton Mack, Managing Director, Global Talent, Paul Hasting Janofsky & Walker LLP

Anton Mack will discuss Paul Hasting's comprehensive network of diversity and inclusion programs, initiatives, and policies designed to respond to client preferences and expectations, as well as to retain and advance talent across the firm. The programs are focused on developing the organization’s platform through a clear vision of leadership, dedication, and the continued development of diversity awareness Special attention will be focused on leveraging attorney networks as recruiting, professional and business development tools, coaching and counseling, and recent developments in Great Britain.

2:45 PM Break

3:15 PM Diversity Roundtable
Confidential Member Forum
Topics to be discussed include:

• Diversity metrics and performance reviews
• Reporting progress on diversity programs
• New forms of diversity initiatives, structures and networks
• Impact of Ricci and other anti-AA efforts at the national, state and local levels
• How the emphasis on Corporate Responsibility is impacting diversity

Topics may be sent in advance to liz.macgillivray@orcww.com

4:45 PM Adjourn

6:30 PM No-host dinner
Join us for dinner to continue the dialogue and networking, and feel free to bring a guest.
Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2361 Rosecrans Avenue
El Segundo, Ca 90245
310-643-9300
 

April 14th – Compliance Day (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM)

8:30 AM Welcome and Introduction
Nita Beecher, ORC Worldwide

ORC Legal and Compliance Update
Nita Beecher, ORC Worldwide

ORC’s Nita Beecher provides members with a round-up of recent cases, new and proposed legislation, and an update on the regulatory arena. As part of this discussion, members’ appropriate roundtable topics will be discussed.

Topics:

• Paycheck Fairness Act and other gender discrimination issues
• What is really happening at OFCCP?
• Pat Shiu and the town hall meetings
• Letter of comment on Rehab Act, VEVRAA and EO 11246 construction contractor regulations to Shiu
• What are the regions doing?
• Focus of current audits
• EEOC activity?
• What impact will ADAAA and GINA regulations for ADAAA have on employers?
• Will there be a quorum before November elections?
• Charge activity and new approach on “class charges”
• E-Verify and immigration audits by ICE

 10:45 AM Break

11:00 AM EEOC Update

Regional Attorney Anna Park for the Los Angeles District Office will explore EEOC emerging trends and issues. Gain insight into what created problems for employers and what can be done to prevent problems in the future.

12:00 PM Lunch

1:30 PM Member Roundtable and Judicial Update

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and how federal courts are interpreting
Issue of Ricci and Impact on diversity/EEO activity
How will the Supreme Court change if Justice Stevens retires?
Other topics from members

2:30 PM Adjourn