Webinar Recording: DEI Under the Microscope: Navigating the Complexities of the New Executive Order for Federal Contractors

 

About the Program

A new Executive Order targeting “racially discriminatory” practices has significantly altered the compliance landscape for federal contractors, placing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under heightened and immediate review. Employers are now facing new uncertainties around how existing initiatives align with evolving federal mandates and enforcement priorities.

This webinar examines what the new executive order means in practice and how employers can assess risk while continuing to meet business and workforce objectives. Seyfarth’s experienced practitioners share the legal framework as well as practical considerations and strategies to help organizations navigate emerging compliance challenges.

Topics include:

• Key provisions and scope of the new executive order on federal contractors and subcontractors

• How and when the Executive Order is expected to be implemented through the FAR, contracting agencies, and contract modifications

• How federal agencies may approach enforcement and oversight of DEI related programs

• Assessing existing DEI initiatives for potential legal and compliance risk

• Practical steps for aligning employment policies and practices with current mandates

• Preparing for audits, or inquiries related to contractor obligations

Speakers

Annette Tyman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Christy Kiely, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Amy Hoang, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Learn more about our Federal and State Contractor EEO Compliance practice.

---

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Stacey at kstacey@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

To comply with State CLE Requirements, CLE forms requesting credit in IL or CA must be received before the end of the month in which the program took place. Credit will not be issued for forms received after such date. For all other jurisdictions forms must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place or we will not be able to process the request.

Our live programming is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, and NY (for both newly admitted and experienced).  Credit will be applied as requested, but cannot be guaranteed for TX, NJ, GA, NC and WA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with our accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, AR, CT, HI and ME. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used for self-application. CLE decisions are made by each local board, and can take up to 12 weeks to process. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

Please note that programming under 60 minutes of CLE content is not eligible for credit in GA. programs that are not open to the public are not eligible for credit in NC.