Strategic Diversity—Legal Risks and Winning Solutions

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Location: Charge Up Stage (Lower Level)

Moderator(s)

Kelly Veney Darnell

Chief Operating Officer, American Clean Power Association (ACP) and President, Clean Power Institute (CPI)
American Clean Power Association
Washington, District of Columbia

Speaker(s)

Floss Aggrey

Chief Inclusion Officer
Randstad Sourceright
JoAnna Brooks

Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The rapid growth of the clean energy sector presents both a historic hiring opportunity and a critical responsibility: to build and retain a diverse, inclusive workforce. This session will tackle urgent questions like “Is DEI still legal?”—offering clarity on the facts, risks, and rewards of implementing diversity programs in your organization. You'll gain actionable insights on how to navigate legal challenges while advancing inclusion efforts. Join legal experts for a timely discussion on sustaining, evolving, and implementing effective diversity strategies in a shifting legal landscape—and why inclusive, compliant hiring is key to futureproofing both companies and careers.