Womble Bond Dickinson Attorneys Present on DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

On Tuesday, September 16th, Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Jasmine Chalashtori and Martha Zackin presented virtually on recent DOJ initiatives. Their presentation, “DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative: FCA Enforcement Against DEI Programs,” was attended by over 50 clients and colleagues seeking guidance on how to comply with recent Executive Orders and Department of Justice memos.

The program opened with Chalashtori giving attendees a primer on the False Claims Act (FCA) and outlining enforcement areas related to FCA. Next, Zackin highlighted several recent Executive Orders and DOJ memos that relate to DEI policies and discriminatory practices. Finally, the panel closed with key takeaways and client guidance for proactive risk mitigation and lawful DEI programs. 

Click here to register for access of the on-demand recording of this timely presentation.
 

Jasmine Chalashtori is a versatile and experienced litigator who specializes in complex disputes, from bet-the-company commercial cases to sensitive white collar criminal matters. 

Martha Zackin brings 35 years of experience advising and representing clients on a broad range of employment law issues and in adversarial proceedings, including employee relations and policy issues, employee classification and wage and hour laws, violations of noncompetition, employment and separation agreements, and affirmative action.