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Brandi G. Howard

Photo of Brandi G. Howard Brandi focuses her practice on helping corporate and individual clients navigate complex legal challenges in commercial trial and appellate litigation, as well as in government investigations. She is known for her ability to deliver thoughtful, strategic solutions to high-stakes matters to achieve favorable outcomes in complex disputes.

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New GSA Proposal Could Expose Federally Funded Institutions With Programs Perceived as DEI-Related

By Brandi G. Howard, Farnaz Farkish Thompson, Jack White, Sarah Wake, Michael J. Podberesky, Edwin O. Childs, Maricris Prendingue and John Sullivan on Fraud, Deception and False Claims, Government Contracts
The General Services Administration has proposed requiring all federal funding recipients to certify that they do not maintain diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs. Recipients also would also need to certify they are not knowingly hiring or recruiting undocumented staff. The GSA estimates the proposal would impact approximately 222,760 entities — including colleges and universities.… Continue Reading

DAAG Provides Views on FCA Enforcement Focus: Targeting Discrimination, Not DEI Programs Per Se

By Edwin O. Childs, Brett Barnett, John Adams, Jack White, Brandi G. Howard, Elissa Baur, John S. Moran, Michael J. Podberesky, Jason M. Vespoli, Sophie Marsh, John Sullivan and McGuireWoods LLP on Fraud, Deception and False Claims
At the Federal Bar Association’s 2026 Qui Tam Conference on February 19, 2026, Brenna Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) in the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Commercial Litigation Branch, delivered a keynote speech on enforcement priorities under the False Claims Act (FCA) with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.  Jenny’s reported remarks… Continue Reading

Creation of DOJ Fraud Division Signals Increased White-Collar Enforcement

By Brett Barnett, Edwin O. Childs, John Adams, Ryan Buchanan, Alex J. Brackett, Mindy Sauter, Michael J. Podberesky, Stephen Weiss, David Pivnick, Shalika Shah Kotiya, Brandi G. Howard, Jack White, M. Cole Davidson and Steven McCool on Fraud, Deception and False Claims
On Jan. 8, 2026, the White House announced the establishment of the DOJ’s Division for National Fraud Enforcement. The Trump administration stated that the new division will “combat the rampant and pervasive problem of fraud in the United States” and “enforce the Federal criminal and civil laws against fraud targeting Federal government programs, Federally funded… Continue Reading

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