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Dei strategies | global brands & corporate culture (7/30/2024) this july, we welcomed top business and civic leaders to share their insights on how dei initiatives are strengthening corporate culture and transforming global brands. From inclusive talent-search programs to nuanced communication strategies, dei is unlocking new ways for brands to shape empowering workplaces, and engage meaningfully with employees, customers and the public at large.speakers from various industries and sectors discussed these themes and offered a wealth of perspectives on the impact of dei initiatives. Moderator sachi hamai, retired former ceo of the county of los angeles, brought a unique viewpoint from a county renowned for its diverse talent and industries. On the panel, we're thrilled to have welcomed guest speakers masatoshi komoriya, executive chairman of mufg americas holding, who has deep expertise about the critical role of dei in shaping corporate culture globally, courtney moore, vice president for dei at the dodgers, a sports organization celebrated for its pioneering diversity initiatives, and terry feit, managing partner of deloitte los angeles, the region's largest professional services firm that has championed a corporate culture of trust and team-building.

Diversity in sports (11/13/2023) this fall, we invited guests to an all-star conversation on how dei is evolving in the dynamic world of sports. How are diverse athletes forging new paths in sports, at home and around the world? What are the new challenges and opportunities of an athletic landscape where sports, entertainment, and public advocacy increasingly overlap? Particularly in the run-up to los angeles' next role as the host of the 2028 summer olympics, this event was an invaluable chance to get candid insights from leading sports experts and accomplished olympic athletes themselves.