Organizational Culture: Change & Compliance
Shifting economic, market, and political trends mean that organizations face mounting scrutiny and challenges associated with their culture practices, equity and inclusion efforts, governance, and ethical standards. Morgan Lewis understands these challenges—from establishing new workplace compliance processes across sometimes conflicting regulatory frameworks, to managing business change and market disruptions, to hiring and retaining talent while mitigating risk.
We partner with clients to create compliant, high-performing, inclusive workplaces while enhancing organizational resilience—positioning them to lead with confidence in local, regional, national, and global markets. For clients facing government investigations or being sued in court for alleged fraud or discrimination, we have experienced False Claims Act and systemic employment litigators ready to defend them.
Compliance, Governance & Litigation
Our team partners with clients to establish resilient compliance frameworks and operational best practices that proactively manage risk in today’s environment. From boardroom governance to ground-level implementation to defensive strategies, our tactical legal solutions span preventative measures and remedial actions that safeguard organizational interests. Our work for clients includes:
- Conducting audits to ensure compliance with national, regional, and local laws across jurisdictions relating to equity and inclusion
- Leading internal investigations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation allegations
- Providing discrete dispute resolution and strategic advocacy before federal and state law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice and EEOC
- Defending clients in litigation, including allegations of systemic and/or reverse discrimination and violations of Section 1981
- Supporting clients in navigating legal and operational issues related to federal contracts
- Conducting pay equity analyses and demographic assessments
- Structuring board-level governance mechanisms and disclosure planning protocols
Culture, Conduct & Reputation
Despite its intangible nature, organizational culture leaves unmistakable fingerprints on everything from talent retention to reputation and market standing—often determining whether an organization merely survives or emerges stronger. We help clients by:
- Performing comprehensive cultural assessments and delivering recommendations that are practical and cognizant of workplace realities
- Advising on leadership tone and fiduciary responsibilities to reduce misconduct risk
- Providing crisis communication guidance during acute events that risk significant financial loss and reputational harm
Change Management & Impact
Organizational transformation demands both effective planning and vigilant regulatory compliance without sacrificing operational momentum. Our approach to advisory services transcends conventional change management by embedding legal foresight into every phase, addressing the subtle compliance implications that frequently derail otherwise well-conceived initiatives.