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It is Bigger than Diversity. Why Inclusion Matters?
This session is repeated at 3:00pm
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Beginning at 7:00 AM
Session Duration

Learning Objective
- Attendees will grasp essential aspects of diversity and inclusion, including biases, equitable practices, empathy, and respect. - Participants will gain insights into creating inclusive environments tailored to diverse audiences, with actionable strategies for effective implementation. - Attendees will learn how prioritizing diversity and inclusion can help companies meet DEI goals and remain compliant with employment laws, thus reducing litigation risks.

Session Description
The session will comprehensively cover diversity and inclusion, examining biases, equitable practices, empathy and respect, offering practical strategies for creating inclusive environments.

Discussions will address challenges in fostering diversity and inclusion across professional settings, providing guidance for successful navigation.

Ultimately, attendees will learn how prioritizing diversity and inclusion can aid companies in retaining top talent, meeting DEI goals, ensuring legal compliance, and reducing litigation risks, while investing resources in employee retention through bonuses and exclusive benefits.

Session Speaker

Chiquita Hall Jackson

Hall-Jackson & Associates P.C.

More About Chiquita Hall Jackson

As a licensed attorney and employment law expert, I am deeply committed to advocating for marginalized employees and fostering equitable workplaces. Having personally faced race and gender bias in my own career, I draw upon my experiences to fuel my professional mission. My courtroom prowess lies in speaking up for those silenced by workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. I firmly believe that every workplace should be safe, welcoming, and inclusive, and I have dedicated my career to ensuring that minorities are seen, heard, and respected at all levels. With a decade of experience on the plaintiff side of the law and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, I offer a unique perspective and a proven track record in advancing workplace rights. Additionally, as the first Black President of the National Employment Lawyers Association of Illinois, I am proud to lead by example in promoting equality and justice in the workplace.