Speaking Engagements

DCI's President and CEO David Cohen joins this panel where they will examine the evolving landscape of EEO class actions. Panelists will cover relevant case law and discuss the best practices for discovery, the use of data and expert testimony, and the role of insurers in shaping settlement strategy. Attendees will gain actionable insights for litigating or resolving high-stakes class actions.

The landscape for federal contractors has changed overnight. With the revocation of Executive Order 11246, the dramatic restructuring of the OFCCP, and the finalized 2026 federal budget, the “old way” of managing affirmative action is officially obsolete. Join Jobsync for an exclusive virtual briefing led by DCI's Amanda Bowman and a premier employment law attorney. The presenters will cut through the noise of the recent OFCCP downsizing to show you exactly where the Department of Labor is shifting its focus—and where your greatest legal risks now lie. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and change quickly, with more tools available every day to help HR professionals in their daily jobs. These technologies can often be confusing and overwhelming for HR professionals and business leaders, and it is critical to understand which tools are most effective and how to maximize the return on investment. In this session, DCI's Eric Dunleavy will help participants understand the various AI tools available for HR professionals, how to use these tools effectively, and how to assess the efficacy of these tools.

DCI's Joanna Colosimo joins this case study providing governance to communicate strategy to data-driven decision making, this session offers practical lessons for leaders navigating the delicate balance of integration — ensuring that fairness and purpose remain at the center of transformation.

Join DCI's Lisa Harpe in this workshop as presenters address the rapidly changing regulatory environment, including executive orders and other actions that impact a range of EEO issues related to employee selection and talent management, such as pay equity, the use of artificial intelligence, and DEI, and implications for I-O and HR professionals.

Join DCI's Joanna Colosimo as this panel explores pay equity enforcement under the new administration, featuring insights from an economic consultant, labor and employment attorney, and I-O psychologist. Topics include federal rollbacks, state-level transparency laws, litigation trends, and organizational investments in audits and compliance. Panelists will share what employers are doing to manage employment-related risk. Attendees will gain practical strategies for navigating enforcement uncertainty and building defensible pay equity programs in 2026 and beyond. 

This panel of internal and external I-Os, including DCI's Brittany Dian-Hansell, explore how organizations can humanize AI in the candidate journey through transparency, fairness, and personalization. Panelists will share applied research and practical strategies for aligning technological innovation with human-centered design. Discussion will highlight ways to build trust, ensure legal defensibility, and create consistent, ethical, and engaging experiences from candidate to employee.

In a year of regulatory whiplash, organizations face major shifts in civil rights enforcement. From the revocation of EO 11246 to OFCCP’s funding rollercoaster, and new EEOC-DOJ guidance on “illegal DEI,” compliance professionals must adapt quickly. This panel, including DCI's Joanna Colosimo and Mike Aamodt, offers updates on EEOC and OFCCP enforcement, pay equity, AI regulation, and election-related impacts. Legal experts, practitioners, and employers will share insights on navigating the science-law intersection amid political uncertainty and preparing for what’s next.

In this session, DCI's Cassie Alfheim discusses how to use workforce data to dismantle barriers to opportunity. Drawing from real-world examples, the session will provide practical tools on how to interpret data with clarity, communicate findings to leadership, and use data and metrics to create meaningful change.

DCI's Mike Aamodt and fellow presenters will guide HR leaders through data simulation techniques and decision-making frameworks that employers will need to navigate EU pay reporting and compliance scenarios. Speakers will unpack what pay data models should include, how grouping strategies influence outcomes, and how to interpret results for defensible organizational decisions.  

This session addresses two critical areas of the EU Pay Transparency Directive that often present complex challenges for employers: defining worker categories accurately and understanding when joint pay assessments are triggered. Joint pay assessments represent one of the most consequential requirements of the Directive. Panelists, including DCI's Dave Cohen, will demystify how the 5% threshold is applied, what needs to be considered for workers' category, and what triggers mandatory joint assessments.