Programs & Events

 

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Signature Session: Understanding the Workforce of Tomorrow – July 22, 2026

Signature Session

Understanding the Workforce of Tomorrow: Insights from Deloitte Global’s 2026 Gen Z & Millennial Survey with Chief Inclusion Leader Emma Codd

July 22, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

What does the future workforce actually want, and what does that mean for how organizations lead and retain talent?

Join Emma Codd, Deloitte Global Inclusion Leader for a conversation drawn from Deloitte Global’s 2026 Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey, polling more than 22,500 respondents across 44 countries. Now in its 15th year, the survey reveals a generation redefining success on their own terms: prioritizing stability, skills, and well-being over fast-paced growth.

Emma will unpack what the findings mean for culture, talent retention, AI readiness, and the leadership pipeline, giving attendees a data-driven foundation for building workplaces where the next generation thrives.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members only.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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Leadership Symposium: The Language of Trust – July 15, 2026

Leadership Symposium

The Language of Trust: A Fireside Chat with Minda Harts, Bestselling Author & Trust Catalyst

July 15, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Join us as DFA Founder & CEO Manar Morales sits down with acclaimed workplace thought leader and author of Talk to Me Nice, Minda Harts, for an open conversation on one of today’s most pressing workplace challenges: trust.

Trust is the foundation of every successful organization, yet it remains increasingly fragile. Minda will share how broken trust undermines performance and wellbeing at every organizational level and what we can do about it. Drawing on her framework of the seven workplace trust languages, she and Manar will explore practical ways to communicate effectively, navigate conflict, and build stronger relationships.

Whether you’re a team member, manager, or senior leader, you’ll walk away with insights you can put to work right away.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA Champion and Leader members only.

Champion & Leader Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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Innovation Circle: Reimagining Wellbeing – June 23, 2026

Innovation Circle

Reimagining Wellbeing

June 23, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Grounded in emerging workplace realities around burnout, overload, shifting expectations, and constant change, participants will discuss practical reframes around wellbeing, ambition, productivity, boundaries, and shared responsibility while exploring what it takes to build human-centered workplaces that support both people and performance.

Eligibility: This session is designed for Diversity, Talent, HR, and Wellbeing leaders, as well as those responsible for overseeing wellbeing initiatives at the director level (or the equivalent thereof) and above. This event is open to DFA members only.

Participants should come prepared to have their cameras on and ready to share and participate in the facilitated conversation.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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2026 Impact Accelerator – June 3, 2026

Announcing the 2026 DFA Impact Accelerator

June 3, 2026 | 9:30 – 4:00 PM CT | Chicago, IL

Every leader we talk to has at least one idea or initiative that matters deeply to their organization and isn’t gaining the traction it should.

The challenge usually isn’t knowing what needs to happen. It’s building alignment, navigating resistance, and sustaining momentum when everything else keeps competing for attention.

The DFA Impact Accelerator is designed for exactly that.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Chicago, a small cohort of leaders will work through DFA’s S.P.A.R.K. Framework for Igniting Change and apply it directly to a real idea or initiative they are leading. They’ll leave with a concrete strategy, clear priorities, and a practical 90-day plan for execution.

The Impact Accelerator is limited to 40 participants to ensure a focused, high-value experience.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members and non-members.

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Signature Session: Upward Reviews in Practice – May 19, 2026

Signature Session

Upward Reviews in Practice: Building Cultures of Accountability and Trust

May 19, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

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What does it actually take to give employees a meaningful voice in shaping the leadership around them? This candid panel brings together people leaders from organizations that have successfully embedded upward feedback into their performance cultures.

By treating feedback as a two-way conversation rather than a top-down exercise, these firms have built cultures of reflection, accountability, and continuous learning that benefit employees and leaders alike. Panelists will share the real-world decisions behind their programs including how they earned buy-in, created psychological safety, and connected feedback to growth rather than consequence.

Whether you’re exploring upward reviews for the first time or strengthening an existing process, this session delivers practical takeaways from firms that have turned upward feedback into lasting cultural change.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members only.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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Innovation Circle: Navigating AI through the Lens of Change Management – April 29, 2026

Innovation Circle

Navigating AI through the Lens of Change Management

April 29, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

As organizations continue to explore the possibilities of AI, leaders are also facing the human side of adoption. In this Innovation Circle, DFA members will come together in a confidential, collegial setting to discuss how AI initiatives intersect with change management, leadership, and workplace culture.

Eligibility: This session is designed for Diversity, Talent, HR, and Wellbeing leaders, as well as those responsible for overseeing change initiatives at the director level (or the equivalent thereof) and above. This event is open to DFA members only.

Participants should come prepared to have their cameras on and ready to share and participate in the facilitated conversation.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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Signature Session: The Art & Science of Constructive Disagreement – March 26, 2026

Signature Session

The Art & Science of Constructive Disagreement

Feat. Julia Minson, Ph.D., Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School

March 26, 2026 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM ET

In this session, Harvard Professor and behavioral scientist, Julia Minson, will discuss key ideas from her new book, How to Disagree Better. Based on decades of rigorous research, the book offers practical tools to help people discuss opposing views with authenticity, engagement, and care. How to Disagree Better is a must-read for anyone who understands the necessity of robust disagreement for our society, our businesses, and our families and yet does not want to have a life filled with misunderstanding and conflict. Research offers us a better way to disagree, and Julia distills it into clear frameworks and actionable tools.

You can pre-order a copy of How to Disagree Better (out March 24, 2026) using this link.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members only.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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Signature Session: Cultivating A Culture of Connection in Today’s Workplace – March 5, 2026

Signature Session

Cultivating A Culture of Connection in Today’s Workplace

March 5, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

In today’s evolving and distributed workplaces, connection doesn’t happen by accident. It has to be designed, modeled, and practiced at every level of an organization. In this Signature Session, we will explore how intentional moments of connection can create meaningful cultural change across individuals, teams, and organizations. Together, we’ll look at how connection shows up at the me, we, and us levels, and how leaders can strengthen trust, belonging, and shared purpose through everyday interactions. Participants will leave with practical ways to foster deeper connection that scales, even as work continues to change.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members only.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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Innovation Circle: Best Practices for Affinity/Employee Resource Groups – February 17, 2026

Innovation Circle

Best Practices for Affinity/Employee Resource Groups

February 17, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

This Innovation Circle is a collaborative session focused on how affinity/employee resource groups have evolved and what it takes to help them thrive today. We’ll explore best practices for designing affinity groups for success, improving engagement, clarifying purpose, and supporting sustained participation in changing organizational contexts.

Eligibility: This event is open to DFA members only. This session is designed for Diversity, Talent, HR, and Wellbeing leaders, as well as those responsible for overseeing affinity groups at the director level (or the equivalent thereof) and above.

Participants should come prepared to have their cameras on and ready to share and participate in the facilitated conversation.

Members: Register in the Member Resource Center or by contacting us.

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Flexibility Benchmarking Summit – February 4, 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET

The 2026 Flexibility Benchmarking Summit is an invitation-only opportunity to unpack the findings from DFA’s 2025 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study. We will highlight what the results mean for your organization and share actionable strategies for putting the data into practice. It’s a chance to learn, reflect, and get ahead of what’s coming next.

Members: Register for the Summit in the weekly Friday Forecast. 

Not a DFA member? Contact us to inquire about receiving an invitation to this event.