In an article published by Marketplace on April 10, 2025, written by Kimberly Adams, Blank Rome partner and General Litigation practice co-chair Dominique L. Casimir weighed in on the impact of recent Executive Orders regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") initiatives on minority contractors. 

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“It wasn’t ever the case that prime contractors were required to exclusively award subcontracts to minority-owned or woman-owned small businesses,” said Dominique Casimir, a partner at the law firm Blank Rome.

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Dominique also commented on minority-owned contracting companies’ business strategies in light of new and evolving contracting guidelines.

To read the full article, please visit Marketplace.