Legal Services
Full-Lifecycle GovCon Counsel
Government contracting doesn't sit still, and neither do we. Our practice spans the full lifecycle of a government contractor's legal needs — from formation and compliance through disputes, national security, and the technology issues reshaping the industry.
Practice Areas
Artificial Intelligence
→Procurement, deployment, and regulation of AI systems in government and commercial contracting.
Bid Protests
→Bid protest actions before federal agencies, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
CFIUS & FOCI Mitigation
→CFIUS review and foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) mitigation agreements.
Classified Programs & Contracting
→Classified contracts, facility security clearances, personal security clearances, and special access program requirements.
Contract Claims & Requests for Equitable Adjustment
→Contract claims and requests for equitable adjustment (REAs) under the FAR and Contracts Disputes Act.
Corporate Law
→Entity formation, transactions, corporate governance, and mergers & acquisitions integration / govcon advisory.
Crisis Management & Dispute Resolution
→Dispute resolution and crisis response for government contractors.
Cybersecurity & Privacy
→CMMC, cyber & information security regulatory advisory, and data privacy compliance.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
→Compliance program design, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance frameworks.
Government Contracts
→Strategic counsel across the government contracting lifecycle, including solicitation, proposal, compliance, award, performance, closeout, and supply chain (Berry Amendment, Trade Agreements Act, Buy America requirements, and country-of-origin) compliance.
Government Investigations
→High-stakes government investigations, including Inspector General (IG) inquiries, congressional committee investigations, and other agency investigations & enforcement matters.
Government Regulatory & FAR Counseling
→FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific acquisition regulation compliance.
Internal Investigations
→Internal investigations and related mandatory disclosure obligations under FAR 52.203-13, as well as whistleblower response pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4701, 41 U.S.C. 4712, and state statutes.
International Trade Law & Policy
→Trade regulations, tariffs, and international trade policy.
Labor & Employment
→Employment law for federal contractors, including OFCCP, Service Contract Act, and Davis-Bacon Act compliance.
National Security Law & Policy
→Legal and policy issues arising from national security programs and interagency requirements.
Outside General Counsel
→Comprehensive outside general counsel services for government contractors, integration, legal, business, and strategic guidance across the full range of issues facing the company and its leadership - provided by former General Counsels.
Small Business Administration Programs
→SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certification, eligibility, and compliance.
Suspension & Debarment of Government Contractors
→Suspension and debarment proceedings under FAR Subpart 9.4.
Technology Transactions, IP Strategy & Data Rights
→Technology transactions, intellectual property strategy, and data rights under FAR/DFARS data rights clauses.
US Export Controls & Sanctions
→ITAR, EAR, and OFAC sanctions compliance.
Flagship Offering
Outside General Counsel — the Way It's Supposed to Work
When we say outside general counsel, we mean it precisely. Our attorneys have been the in-house counsel receiving direction from a chief executive to resolve a matter without delay. We understand the cost of an incomplete answer. We structure our practice so that when you call us, you get someone who has already been where you are.