[Webinar] DOJ Uses FCA to Target DEI Policies and Antisemitism: The Impact on Government Contractors

In the wake of Executive Order 14173, federal contractors face heightened scrutiny of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The EO requires contractors to certify that DEI programs comply with federal anti-discrimination laws. Now, the Justice Department has announced it will use the False Claims Act (FCA) as an enforcement tool to target companies that maintain DEI programs in violation of the EO and current Administration policies. The announcement may substantially impact the federal contracting space, materially increasing risks for government contractors across all industries.

Don’t miss this webinar, as PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg and Sarah Nash offer real-world guidance to help you navigate these emerging legal risks and ensure compliance with ongoing DEI policies and orders.

Learning objectives include:

• implications of EO 14173 on existing and future DEI programs;
• DOJ’s breaking announcement of its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, and how it will impact federal government contractors;
• how the FCA is being utilized to enforce compliance among federal contractors;
• best practices for conducting internal audits and ensuring DEI initiatives align with current legal requirements; and
• strategies to mitigate risk and maintain compliance in a shifting regulatory environment.