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The evolving DEI landscape presents Chiefs of Staff with unique challenges, including navigating shifting expectations, organizational priorities, and legal considerations. 

Melissa E. Pierre-Louis Washington and Lee Pham, as we delve into current DEI trends and challenges from both legal and strategic perspectives, offering actionable guidance for approaching these complex issues with confidence. This session equips Chiefs of Staff with the insights and tools to effectively support their teams while managing business impact. 

Please note, there will be a 100-person limit on this event. If you are unable to attend live, we will send a recording of the event afterwards.

 is the founding member of the Washington Law Firm PLLC. She was a former partner at Outten & Golden LLP in New York and Washington D.C., where she successfully represented employees in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law for over a decade, including individual discrimination and retaliation claims, sexual harassment, whistleblower claims, contractual claims, and wage and hour actions. Ms. Washington has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2017, 2018, 2020-2023, by LawDragon as the 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers in 2020-2023, and by Best Lawyers in America in 2024 and 2025.

 is a strategic Chief of Staff, corporate attorney, and DE&I leader with expertise in corporate governance, legal strategy, and organizational transformation. As a Chief of Staff at American Express, he led a global 70-person team in M&A, venture capital, and strategic investments. A former in-house attorney, Lee specializes in intellectual property, contract law, and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless integration of legal, business, and operational priorities. His leadership in DE&I includes driving talent development, inclusive innovation, and governance initiatives. As a Founding Member and Mentor of Ask a Chief of Staff and running his own advisory firm, Teleiosis Consulting, Lee empowers rising leaders across industries, shaping the future of executive leadership through mentorship and strategic insight.

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Ask a Chief of Staff: How Chiefs of Staff Can Navigate Today's changing DEI Landscape