Tips for Handling DEI Clampdown in Gov’t Contracts, Law360

Partners Alex Hastings, Lisa Dykstra, and Sharon Masling, with associate Scott Whitman, co-authored an Expert Analysis article for Law360 examining recent executive and regulatory actions restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal contracting and their implications for government contractors.

The authors analyze Executive Order 14398 and related Federal Acquisition Regulation guidance issued to implement the order, highlighting how these measures embed new compliance obligations into federal contracts through mandatory clauses, certification requirements, and flow-down provisions. The article also outlines practical steps for contractors to prepare for contract modifications, strengthen compliance frameworks, and navigate evolving legal challenges.

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