Speaking Engagements
The New DEI Contract Clause: What the Federal Court Ruling Means for Employers

SHRM Webinar | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

This webinar, which features DCI's David Cohen, will walk through a recent Maryland federal court ruling that allowed Executive Order 14398 and its contract clause, FAR 52.222-90, to move forward, and what that decision means for employers. The session will cover how the court drew the line between discussion about race and decisions made because of race, which practices have drawn scrutiny in recent False Claims Act settlements, what the new clause requires of contractors, and how documentation and proactive workforce analytics can help show that employment decisions are merit-based. SHRM credit available.
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The Decision Point: Navigating Inclusion, Compliance, and Risk in Real Decisions

SHRM BLUEPRINT Preconference Workshop | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 12:30 - 5:00 PM CST

HR leaders make daily decisions that weigh employee trust, legal exposure, compliance obligations, and business goals, and federal mandates hold employers accountable for both current and past practices. In this hands-on preconference workshop led by DCI's Joanna Colosimo, participants work through a realistic simulation in small groups, tracking their choices and the downstream effects in a decision log. Attendees will practice separating high-risk from low-risk responses, applying role-specific decision frameworks, and weighing the second- and third-order impacts of each call. Separate registration and an additional fee are required.
 
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Illegal "DEI": What the Government Is Coming For & How to Protect Yourself

SHRM BLUEPRINT | Monday, November 16, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM CST

Practices that were standard a few years ago are now drawing federal scrutiny, and HR leaders are being asked to defend them. In this session, DCI's David Cohen breaks down what current federal enforcement priorities actually target, where legal exposure is real and where concern has outrun the law, and what a defensible program looks like in practice. Attendees will leave with a framework for auditing existing DEI initiatives, documentation and communication strategies that reduce risk, and language to help leadership distinguish programs that need to change from programs that are being mischaracterized.
 
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From Promise to Pitfall: What Talent Teams Must Know About AI in Selection

SHRM BLUEPRINT | Monday, November 16, 2026 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM CST

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a cornerstone of modern talent acquisition, recruiters and HR professionals must navigate a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. This session presenter by DCI's Joanna Colosimo, will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest state-level developments in AI employment law and their implications for candidate selection.
 
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The Expanded Focus Series: EU & Global Compliance

The Institute for Workplace Equality | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM EST

This webinar, which features DCI's David Cohen, will examine new EU workplace requirements and share practical guidance for complying in the EU while keeping that work aligned with U.S.-based compliance programs. Part of The Institute for Workplace Equality's Expanded Focus Series, the session is built for HR, legal, and compliance leaders at multinational employers, especially U.S. organizations with employees or operations in the EU. SHRM credit available.
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