New Jersey has thrown a major curveball into the national conversation on discrimination law. The state’s Division on Civil Rights has rolled out sweeping new rules that not only reaffirm disparate impact liability under state law, but also introduce tougher, broader standards affecting lending, housing, employment and more. This approach is in direct tension with the federal government’s view of disparate impact theory — including President Donald Trump’s executive order on “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” and proposed revisions to Regulation B under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The result is a widening divide: States and federal regulators are increasingly embracing conflicting visions of what compliance with antidiscrimination laws means.

Join LCDA Partner Paul Hastings and its partners Jonice Gray, Kari Hall and Kenneth Gage as they break down New Jersey’s new framework, explore how it fits into the national landscape and offer practical guidance for navigating a regulatory environment that’s becoming more fragmented — and more challenging — by the day.

Join LCDA and BDO USA for a board-level conversation on how corporations are adopting artificial intelligence, with emphasis on governance, oversight, and strategic impact. Designed for directors seeking practical, decision-ready insights as AI reshapes the enterprise.

Why Attend:
Gain board-relevant perspectives on corporate AI adoption, hear from experienced governance leaders, and connect with fellow LCDA members and invited partners through substantive discussion and professional networking.

Attendance is limited—please RSVP early to secure your attendance and registration. 

Event Details
Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Location: BDO Miami, Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street, 17th Floor, Miami, FL 33131

This invitation is extended to LCDA members as a benefit of membership. We encourage to take advantage of this timely opportunity to stay ahead of the issues shaping effective board leadership. LCDA reserves the right to cancel any registration.

For Partners interested in attending, contact Partnership Manager Nicole Doyle at ndoyle@latinocorporatedirectors.org.
 

LCDA Partner KPMG US and the Board Leadership Center invite LCDA Members to the next Building a Dynamic Board event, hosted in Silicon Valley.

This session will feature a fireside chat with LCDA Member Sylvia Acevedo, a trailblazer in technology, leadership, and innovation whose career spans NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and executive roles at Apple, Autodesk, Dell, IBM, and Girl Scouts of the USA (former CEO). She serves on the boards of Qualcomm and Credo Technology, where she helps guide companies driving the next wave of AI, connectivity, and advanced computing. 

Following the fireside chat, attendees will be invited you are invited to a networking reception with appetizers and drinks. This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow board members, aspiring directors, and other industry leaders.

This invitation is extended to LCDA members as a benefit of membership. We encourage to take advantage of this timely opportunity to stay ahead of the issues shaping effective board leadership.