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Stephanie King

Stephanie King is an associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office. She is a member of the Congressional Investigations and Election and Political Law Practice Groups where she advises clients facing or preparing for congressional inquiries which present legal and public relations risks. She also provides guidance on lobbying, campaign finance, and pay-to-play regulations.

Prior to law school, Stephanie was the Associate Director of Content Strategy for a digital communications firm, where she oversaw the strategic drafting and production of campaign advertisements and online messaging.

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On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.”  The memorandum purports to offer “guidance” and “Best Practices” to recipients of federal funding, including “non-binding suggestions to help entities comply with federal antidiscrimination laws and avoid legal pitfalls.”  The Attorney General’s memorandum follows Executive Order 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”), which calls for “ending illegal discrimination and preferences, including DEI” in the private sector, as well as two “technical assistance” documents titled “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work” and “What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work” issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”).  We previously discussed EO 14173 here and the EEOC technical assistance here.Continue Reading DOJ Issues Memorandum for Federal Funding Recipients Addressing “Unlawful Discrimination” Practices