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Diving Deeper into Affirmative Action and Federal Contractor Compliance: Key Insights & Critical Actions


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Recent changes in federal executive orders have created new compliance challenges and raised questions about the future of Affirmative Action (AA) requirements and obligations for federal contractors. As these shifts impact workplace policies and DEI efforts, leaders must ensure they remain compliant while navigating the complexities of employment law and contractor regulations.

Join us for this essential webinar, where SHRM and top experts in their field break down:

  • The implications of the latest executive orders on Affirmative Action (AA) and federal contractors.
  • Understand what these changes mean for employers and how to ensure your AA policies align with evolving legal requirements.
  • Key compliance priorities for federal contractors. Learn how these changes affect your obligations under the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), including reporting, audits, and nondiscrimination mandates.
  • Practical steps to maintain compliance while fostering workforce diversity. Discover actionable strategies to meet your legal obligations while maintaining a merit-based and inclusive workplace.
  • How SHRM’s resources and tools can help you navigate the uncertainty.

Explore the support SHRM offers to help you implement compliant and effective workplace practices in light of these changes.

What You’ll Gain: This session will provide a clear roadmap for workplace leaders managing AA and federal contractor responsibilities. From understanding the updated legal landscape to implementing strategies for success, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to stay ahead.

Key Topics Covered:

  • AA employer obligations under evolving federal regulations.
  • Employment law updates specifically for federal contractors.
  • Clear action steps to align your policies with compliance standards.
  • The role of the SHRM BEAM (Belonging Enhanced by Access through Merit) Framework in navigating these changes.

Why Attend? Whether you’re directly impacted by AA requirements or working as a federal contractor, this session is designed to cut through the confusion and provide you with clear, actionable guidance to protect your organization and promote a culture of compliance and inclusivity.

Register today to stay informed, stay compliant, and ensure your organization thrives through these regulatory shifts.

Meet the Presenters

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    O'Kelly E. McWilliams III

    O'Kelly E. McWilliams III is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office, where he advises clients on the human capital aspects of corporate transactional matters. He is experienced in providing legal counsel that impacts enterprise strategy/operations, corporate transactions, cost reduction, risk mitigation and corporate culture. McWilliams' diverse experience working with CEOs, C-suite, boards and leadership teams across companies in the financial services, technology, food service, healthcare, private equity and startup sectors enables him to leverage a broad perspective and provide counsel that strengthens an organization's legal structure and promotes enterprise efficiencies and growth potential.

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    Nick Schacht

    Nick Schacht is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in professional services, education, and corporate learning and development. He currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer for SHRM, where he leads teams responsible for supporting HR professionals' performance and development, delivering B2B solutions, expanding SHRM's international business, and overseeing event experiences.

    Before joining SHRM, Schacht founded and served as CEO of KnowCyber, President and COO of PetroSkills, CEO and President of Learning Tree International, and President of Global Learning Systems. Notably, Schacht was the President of ESI International, which serves both government and commercial clients. His leadership at ESI International involved government contracting requiring substantial expertise in federal acquisition processes and the government contracting space. He has also been a Research Fellow specializing in contract management and procurement studies at the Logistics Management Institute, and began his career as a U.S. Navy Supply Officer, on the headquarters staff of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

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    Stan Soloway

    Stan Soloway is President & CEO of Celero Strategies, LLC, a full-service strategic consultancy focused on the federal market. Celero Strategies is Soloway’s latest step in a career during which he has become widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading experts on the federal market, the factors and dynamics that drive it and how to translate that expertise into meaningful strategies and action. With Celero, Soloway’s goal is to combine two core passions: Helping good companies bring innovative solutions to government and helping government significantly improve its performance and delivery of service.

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    Martina Bradford

    Martina Bradford is founder and CEO of Palladian Hill Strategies. She is a distinguished leader with over 25 years of experience in business, law, and public policy. She has held influential roles, including Counsel on two congressional committees, partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Corporate Officer for two Fortune 50 corporations, and Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms, a position she was appointed to by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Bradford's career began as an attorney-adviser at the Interstate Commerce Commission and progressed to Chief of Staff for its Vice Chairman, where she managed major railroad industry mergers and acquisitions. Transitioning to the private sector, she ascended to executive positions at AT&T and Lucent Technologies, where she played a pivotal role in global public affairs and regulatory strategies. Known for her expertise in telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions, and trade, Bradford has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic prowess across a wide spectrum of industries.

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