Laura A. Mitchell is a Principal in the Denver, Colorado office of Jackson Lewis P.C. As leader of the firm’s ESG group, Laura Mitchell partners with her clients to evaluate, set, achieve and monitor their organizational culture and human capital goals. She focuses her practice on data analytics, including pay equity and other employee analytics, working side-by-side with employers to build programs that benefit employees and create a stable, high-functioning workplace. Understanding that an inclusive, values-based culture provides a crucial competitive advantage in the modern workplace, Laura enjoys counseling companies on the development of proactive and equitable pay and diversity practices. Laura also represents companies in OFCCP matters, preparing for and defending OFCCP audits, and counseling employers on issues stemming from OFCCP regulations. She personally oversees the development of hundreds of Affirmative Action Plans for clients each year and is intimately involved in the defense of OFCCP audits. Her approach to compliance is one of facilitation and conciliation while simultaneously advocating in the best interests of her clients. Laura and Lisa are both members of the Rocky Mountain ILG. Lisa and Laura presented at the 2023 ILG national conference event: “Responding to Demands for Accountability in DEI”. Laura has presented at the past 5 ILG national conferences and most recently in September 2023 for the Northwest ILG. Lisa has previously presented at the Rocky Mountain ILG on OFCCP Focused Reviews and at the Ohio ILG on the Pre-Enforcement Notice & Conciliation Procedures.