Since Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, law firms and corporate legal departments committed to diversity have faced external and internal pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, a factor that’s complicated long-term goals of improving retention and promotion of underrepresented attorneys.

In July, Diversity Lab will host a “hackathon” to crowdsource solutions to both issues: How to combat “anti-DEI rhetoric” and ensure equal access to high-quality work, according to a Diversity Lab news release.