Woman with diversity on her mind The pushback against employers' diversity efforts has come in the form of legal threats and lawsuits targeting hiring practices, affinity groups, performance management, diversity training and more. (Photo: Shutterstock)

As employers across the country face increasing scrutiny of their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following the U.S. Supreme Court's June reversal of affirmative action in college admissions, law firms are stepping up to provide specialized teams to audit employers' efforts and defend them in litigation.

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Dan Roe

I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.