Live, virtual event | 11 June 2025 at 12 PM ET
Presented by Stewart McKelvey x Diversio
How do you lead when the rules keep changing?
Across Canada and beyond, leaders are being asked to make tough calls on whether to sustain, scale back, or defend their inclusion efforts. With shifting legislation, reduced funding, and louder public scrutiny, the path forward isn’t always clear. But bold and better leadership is still essential.
Join experts from Stewart McKelvey and Diversio as they explore the top forces shaping DEI in 2025. Walk away with language, insights, and practical tools that help you lead through complexity—with clarity and conviction.
Why attend this event?
From legal changes to internal resistance, this session offers a framework for maintaining momentum, even when the climate feels uncertain. You’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of what’s shifting and why
- New ways to frame and communicate inclusion efforts
- Tactics to lead with confidence, even in skeptical or resistant environments
Suitable for people leaders, in-house counsel, HR & talent teams, DEI professionals, legal and policy advisors, and anyone shaping workplace strategy for the years ahead.
Meet the speakers
Lynn Iding, CPHR, CCIP (she/her)
Inclusion Strategist
Stewart McKelvey
Lynn is a lawyer and certified HR and DEI professional. As an Inclusion Strategist at Stewart McKelvey, she offers strategic guidance to clients across the legal and corporate sectors. Her expertise spans legal risk, workplace culture, and leadership development.
Sheena Prasad (she/her)
Senior Consultant
Diversio
Sheena advises clients on data-driven inclusion strategies, policy development, and employee engagement. She has worked across sectors including legal, nonprofit, and tech, and specializes in cross-cultural communications and inclusive workplace practices.
Agenda
- Mapping the landscape: Explore key legal and political shifts in Canada and how U.S. anti-DEI rhetoric is influencing corporate and institutional decision-making
- Understanding the opposition: Unpack how resistance shows up, from neutrality framing and coded language to outright hostility and internal dissent
- Reframing the narrative: Learn how to make the business, legal, and ethical case for inclusion in ways that resonate, without triggering polarization or defensiveness
- Practical strategies for resilience: Discover language and leadership tactics that reinforce inclusion under pressure, featuring examples from real organizations
- Case study: Stewart McKelvey
Go behind the scenes of an inclusion initiative in a legal setting. What worked, what didn’t, and how they’re navigating the current climate. - Live Q&A + open dialogue
Share your challenges, ask tough questions, and connect through candid conversation
Event Details
Date: 11 June 2025
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM MT
Location: Live Virtual Event (via Zoom)
Registration options
- General admission: Access to all sessions and live Q&A with industry leaders
- On-demand recording: Can’t join live? Register anyway to receive the full recording after the event
- Premium access: Includes live attendance, recording, & exclusive resources for post-event learning
Accessibility info
- Closed captions: Real-time captions available for the entire session
- Tech support: Dedicated assistance available throughout the event to ensure a smooth experience
For more information on this event, Diversio, or how we can help you start your DEI program, contact us at info@diversio.com.
