
Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging offers rare expertise at the intersection of two fields: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the law. A research center at one of the world's most diverse academic institutions, we aim to advance thought leadership on DEI and the law; support the NYU Law community; and share knowledge with external organizations.
What Makes Us Different
- We know the law. At a time of significant legal attacks on DEI programs, we help build legal literacy in the DEI profession and advance DEI solutions that account for emerging legal risks.
- We strive for the universal. Understanding that universal programs are both legally sound and achieve wide support, we focus on DEI frameworks that build a culture of inclusion for people of all identities and backgrounds.
- We combine rigor and practicality. While dedicated to research-backed approaches to DEI, we develop all our ideas through engagements with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, professional services firms, and leading non-profits.
Media Highlights
“The FCC takes on a new role: DEI regulator”

David Glasgow LLM ’14
Fortune
“Stacey Abrams on the fight ahead for progress and DEI”

Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
HR Brew
“Stacey Abrams Warns Companies: ‘Abandoning DEI Costs You’”

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