<ul><li>The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs of 20 large law firms.</li><li>Acting Chair Andrea Lucas sent letters requesting details on various aspects, including hiring policies, compensation, and the use of affinity groups.</li><li>The EEOC's action follows executive orders by former President Donald Trump directing scrutiny of law firms for potential violations of federal laws.</li><li>Former EEOC officials criticized the letters, stating they have no basis in the laws and raised procedural questions.</li></ul>

EEOC acting chair says agency will investigate big law firms’ DEI programs

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