On September 22, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, with the apparent goal of banning certain racial and social justice training by any company or organization that receives federal contract or grant funding. This far-reaching prohibition has caused a stir in various government contracting and grant circles, and while this EO does not go into effect until November 21, 2020, the Administration is already taking action that could cause significant impact to such companies and organizations now and further down the road. On October 29, 2020, Dismas (Diz) Locaria and Krista A. Nunez, from the Washington DC-based law firm, Venable LLP, who have been closely tracking and advising clients on this EO, will hold a webinar to discuss the EO, its far-reaching implications, what to expect on the horizon, and how best to prepare your company or organization now and into the future.
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About the Speakers
Dismas (Diz) Locaria assists government contractors and grant recipients in all aspects of doing business with the federal government. Diz has extensive knowledge of government contract and grant regulations, enabling him to assist organizations qualify to become federal contractors or grantees. He represents clients in compliance with various federal procurement and grant requirements, including ethics and integrity; mandatory disclosures; False Claims Act; responsibility matters, such as suspension, debarment; small business matters; and General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule contracting. Diz also represents and counsels’ clients regarding the Homeland Security Act, including obtaining and maintaining SAFETY Act protections.
Krista Nunez advises clients on all facets of government contracting, including bid protests, contract disputes, due diligence, and corporate compliance with U.S. and foreign policies, laws, and regulations. Prior to joining Venable, Krista clerked for the Honorable Loren A. Smith at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Before clerking, she was a government contracts associate in the Washington, DC office of a national law firm, where she focused on bid protests, contract disputes, cost and pricing issues, corporate compliance, due diligence, small business issues, and external and internal investigations.