Attorney Xavier had the distinct privilege of speaking at the 38th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference sponsored by The University of Rhode Island Office of Strategic Initiatives and hosted by Roger Williams University School of Law. Attorney Xavier presented during the seminar entitled, “Inclusive Leadership During Legislative Uncertainty,” featuring labor and employment attorneys offering both employer-side and employee-side perspectives to key policy changes and executive orders affecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Panelists offered guidance on how employers can lawfully create diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environments while highlighting agency actions and civil litigation taken as a result of employer sponsored DEI initiatives.