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Haley Morrison

Haley Morrison

Employment litigator and Member of the Firm at Epstein Becker Green in Portland, Oregon, advising on DEI compliance and False Claims Act enforcement risks.

Sep 24, 2026

6:33
A client question that we're getting, Haley, who's really in the crosshairs right now for additional potential enforcement?
6:42
Unfortunately, Lori, it's bad news on that front.
6:46
It's really everyone.
6:47
We are seeing both the private enterprises that people assume are at risk, especially the very large private enterprises, but there are also many, many other organizations that are being targeted.
6:58
That includes higher education, nonprofits, academic medical centers, and many, many others are in the crosshairs with respect to scholarship funds and grant applications.
7:10
For example, organizations with mission statements about employing a diverse workforce or serving people of color have been targeted for these reasons.
7:21
Just recently, the Americans for Equal Opportunity filed a discrimination charge against an educational nonprofit and 14 of its partner law firms for alleged preferential treatment towards Muslim or Middle Eastern applicants.
7:36
So what should institutions in that space be watching for, particularly with new regulations scheduled to take effect in October that have now been delayed till December?

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