Blank Rome partner Dominique L. Casimir and associate Sara N. Gerber will serve as presenters for the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (“IMLA”) Grant Terminations and DEI Webinar, being held Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The second Trump administration has ushered in sweeping changes to federal policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”), fundamentally altering the compliance landscape for municipalities, public agencies, and their partners. Through a series of executive orders, the administration has mandated the termination of DEI-related programs, contracts, and grants, and has introduced new certification requirements tying federal funding to strict compliance with anti-discrimination laws as interpreted by the current administration. These actions have triggered a wave of litigation, with courts across the country grappling with constitutional, statutory, and administrative challenges to the mass termination of federal funding and the imposition of new contract conditions. This webinar will provide municipal lawyers with timely insights into the current and emerging legal risks associated with DEI programming and federal funding, as well as contract and grant termination litigation and related best practices for those navigating this rapidly changing environment. The session will be especially valuable for municipal attorneys advising on federal grants, contracts, civil rights compliance, and public policy.
ABOUT IMLA
The International Municipal Lawyers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the interests and education of local government lawyers. IMLA champions the development of fair and realistic legal solutions, and assists members on the vast and cutting-edge legal issues facing local government lawyers today.
For more information about the webinar, please visit the event webpage.
