Farrah N.W. Rifelj

Effective July 6, 2026, and applicable as of June 29, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rescinded the affirmative action guidelines (“Affirmative Action Guidance” or “Guidance”) formerly codified at 29 C.F.R. Part 1608 and the related Compliance Manual section addressing voluntary affirmative action under Title VII.1  

Consistent with the Trump administration’s effort to stamp out Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) activities, and eliminating disparate impact liability, the nation’s top two civil rights enforcement arms recently issued written statement signaling that they intend to continue aggressively pursuing the administration’s agenda.

Michael Best is pleased to announce that 47 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA.