Lily J. Kurland

Lily Kurland
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Lily J. Kurland

Lily J. Kurland

Attorney

Lily Kurland
  1. People /

Lily J. Kurland

Lily J. Kurland

Attorney

Lily J. Kurland

Attorney

Washington

T: +1 202 508 6106

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Biography

Lily Kurland advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, separation, and day-to-day management of employees. In her practice, Lily partners with executives, human resources representatives, and in-house counsel to identify and implement practical solutions for a wide range of businesses. For example, Lily regularly advises clients concerning employment policy design and review, contract negotiations, management training, performance management practices, reasonable accommodations, and employee leave and attendance matters. Lily also advises employers on their government reporting obligations, especially as it relates to federal contractors and subcontractors.

In the area of equal employment opportunity, Lily defends employers against claims involving age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, and/or disability discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation, including working with clients to internally investigate these claims. Lily’s practice also includes advising employers on the development of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and policies, including training regarding the same.

In the area of wage and hour, Lily assists employers in all aspects of wage and hour law compliance, including implementing compensation policies, classifying positions as exempt and non-exempt, and conducting pay equity audits and remediation efforts.

In addition to her outside counsel experience, Lily served as in-house employment counsel for one of the world’s largest publicly traded investment firms.

Civic Involvement & Honors

  • Missouri Lawyers Media, Up & Coming Award, 2016
  • Washington University in St. Louis, Excellence in Oral Advocacy, 2011
  • Washington University in St. Louis, Carmody MacDonald Legal Practice Excellence Award, 2011

Admissions

  • District of Columbia, 2019
  • Illinois, 2014
  • Missouri, 2013
  • United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri

Education

Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., cum laude, 2013

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., cum laude, 2009

Resources

Publications

  • “7 Steps to Complying with New EEOC Pay Data Rules,” Law360, 2019
  • “A Trying Balance: Determining the Trier of Fact in Hybrid Admiralty-Civil Cases,” Washington University Law Review, 2013

Speaking Engagements

  • Panelist, “Return to the Office: How the Pandemic Has Changed the Retail Experience,” Federal Bar Association – Fashion Law Conference, 2021
  • Presenter, “COVID Workplace Vaccine Issues for Employers,” Association of Corporate Counsel - Southern California, 2021
  • Presenter, “Looking Ahead to the Biden Administration’s Potential Impact on Employers,” BCLP, 2021

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Feb 03, 2025

Executive Order Seeks to Impose False Claims Act Liability on Government Contractor and Grantee DEI Programs

On January 21, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity” (“EO”). The stated purpose of the EO is to direct the federal government to enforce the civil rights laws by taking action against “illegal” preferences and discrimination, including measures taking aim at private sector diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies and programs. As we highlighted, the EO has significant implications for federal contractor affirmative action obligations and serves as a strong signal of the Trump administration’s increased scrutiny toward private sector DEI programs. Importantly, the EO also seeks to impose False Claims Act liability on federal contractors and grant recipients who maintain DEI programs that run afoul of federal civil rights law.
Blog Post
Jan 24, 2025

New Executive Orders Target DEI and Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Obligations

Monday’s change in presidential administration has had an immediate impact on the diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) space, with President Donald Trump issuing several new executive orders regarding DEI and federal contractors’ affirmative action obligations. While the executive orders include much information regarding federal employees and federal contractors, they will have an impact on all private employers. It is vital that all employers understand these new actions, so below, we offer an overview of the new executive orders and what they mean for private employers.

Related Insights

Blog Post
Feb 03, 2025
Executive Order Seeks to Impose False Claims Act Liability on Government Contractor and Grantee DEI Programs
On January 21, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity” (“EO”). The stated purpose of the EO is to direct the federal government to enforce the civil rights laws by taking action against “illegal” preferences and discrimination, including measures taking aim at private sector diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies and programs. As we highlighted, the EO has significant implications for federal contractor affirmative action obligations and serves as a strong signal of the Trump administration’s increased scrutiny toward private sector DEI programs. Importantly, the EO also seeks to impose False Claims Act liability on federal contractors and grant recipients who maintain DEI programs that run afoul of federal civil rights law.
Blog Post
Jan 24, 2025
New Executive Orders Target DEI and Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Obligations
Monday’s change in presidential administration has had an immediate impact on the diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) space, with President Donald Trump issuing several new executive orders regarding DEI and federal contractors’ affirmative action obligations. While the executive orders include much information regarding federal employees and federal contractors, they will have an impact on all private employers. It is vital that all employers understand these new actions, so below, we offer an overview of the new executive orders and what they mean for private employers.
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Mar 16, 2022
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OFFCP Starts the Clock for New AAP Contractor Portal Compliance
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Aug 20, 2021
Update: Last and Final Extension to EEO-1 Report Filing Deadline
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