EEOC Launches Investigation into DEI Practices of Major U.S. and International Law Firms

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has initiated a probe into the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices of 20 leading law firms, including several from the Am Law 100 list. This action involves significant names such as Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, McDermott Will & Emery, and Hogan Lovells. The EEOC’s letters require these firms to provide detailed information regarding their DEI-related employment practices by April 15. This move also affects international firms like U.K.-based Freshfields and trans-Atlantic firm A&O Shearman, underscoring the global reach of DEI practices in law firms. For further details, read the [complete article](https://www.law.com/international-edition/2025/03/17/-20-law-firms-face-dei-probe-by-us-federal-agency-/) on Law.com International (Note: The article is paywalled).