The Williams Mullen Government Contracts Industry Service Group (Government Contracts ISG) delivers the critical advice and representation a company needs to enter, expand, or defend its interests in the heavily regulated federal and state government contracts market.
Led by a nucleus of government contracts-focused attorneys who have decades of federal government and private sector experience, the Government Contracts ISG translates deep knowledge of how the federal government and various state governments operate into actionable advice for domestic and international clients to address the complex issues they encounter.
The Williams Mullen Government Contracts Industry Service Group (Government Contracts ISG) delivers the critical advice and representation a company needs to enter, expand, or defend its interests in the heavily regulated federal and state government contracts market.
Led by a nucleus of government contracts-focused attorneys who have decades of federal government and private sector experience, the Government Contracts ISG translates deep knowledge of how the federal government and various state governments operate into actionable advice for domestic and international clients to address the complex issues they encounter.
We approach each client engagement with a firm grasp of our client’s business and priorities, their market drivers, and how evolving government requirements may influence business action. We often call upon our government contracts-savvy colleagues with corporate, banking, financial, M&A, economic development, export and import trade regulation, intellectual property and licensing, labor and employment, executive compensation, employee benefits, information security (cyber and privacy), real estate, tax, and white collar experience to provide comprehensive solutions to our clients.
Our practice encompasses litigation, regulatory, and business counseling; strategic advice; negotiations; protests; claims; investigations; False Claims Act (FCA) and suspension and debarment defense; and compliance training. In addition, we have advised numerous foreign companies on establishing operations in the United States independently and through acquisition as well as domestic companies expanding to overseas markets.
Types of Clients
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Third-Party Stakeholders
Industries Served
- Aerospace
- Construction
- Defense
- Homeland Security
- Information Security (Cyber)
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Maritime
- Medical
- Public Health
- Scientific
- Services
Experience with Government Departments and Agencies
Our lawyers have represented clients in procurement matters involving most of the federal military, homeland security, and civilian departments, and many federal agencies, including the General Service Administration (GSA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). We also have represented clients before various state agencies.
We have represented clients before virtually all the procurement tribunals, including the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO); the Boards of Contract Appeal; the FAA Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition; the Court of Federal Claims; the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; various federal district courts and federal courts of appeal; and state courts.
We also address matters through mediation and arbitration.
Services
- Entering the Public Sector at the Federal and State Levels
- Teaming, Joint Ventures, and Mentor-Protégé Agreements
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
- Financing
- Contract and Subcontract Review, Drafting, Negotiation, and Interpretation
- GSA Schedule and other Multiple-Award Contracts
- Grants
- Regulatory Interpretation and Advocacy
- Small Business Qualification, Preferences, and Related Matters
- Bid and Size Protests
- Cost Accounting
- Intellectual Property Protection, Development, and Licensing
- Contract Performance, Closeout, and Termination (Convenience and Default)
- Contract Claims and Subcontractor Disputes
- Labor and Employment
- Executive Compensation
- The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)
- Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act
- Conflicts of Interest
- Personal and Facility Security Clearances
- Cyber Security and Privacy Issues
- Export and Import Controls
- Overseas Operations
- Tax
- Government and Internal Investigations
- False Claims Act, Qui Tam, and other Fraud Defense
- Suspension and Debarment Defense
- Compliance Training
News
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11.02.2023
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress: Is It Time to Find a New Supplier?
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09.15.2023
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress: Options Beyond Contract Termination or Default
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08.21.2023
C-SPAN Covers Panel Discussion Featuring Kevin Pomfret on Public-Private Synergy in the Space Sector
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08.11.2023
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress: Candid Conversations with Suppliers in Distress
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07.14.2023
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress: Identifying Suppliers in Distress
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06.13.2022
Government Contractors, Its Time to Register and Certify AAP Compliance
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04.08.2022
Kevin Pomfret Quoted in Fairfax County’s E-Bird Newsletter
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02.04.2022
USDOJ Announces $5.6 Billion in False Claims Act Recoveries: What the Increased Emphasis on FCA Cases Means for Your Business
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12.01.2021
UPDATE - Status of Implementation of the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Workplace Rules
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11.09.2021
Understanding and Implementing OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations (FAQs Included)
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10.12.2021
The FAR and DFARS Deviation Clauses Directing COVID Vaccine and Other Protocols for Government Contractors: So, What Do They Mean For My Business?
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09.16.2021
Virginia DOLI Issues New COVID-19 Rules for Employers
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09.10.2021
Executive Orders To Mandate COVID Vaccines Across Federal and Government Contractor Workforce as Part of President’s Sweeping Pandemic Plan
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08.31.2021
Williams Mullen Advises Space Technology Provider in Capitalization from ATL Partners
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07.12.2021
President Biden Takes Aim at Employment Non-Compete Agreements
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06.09.2021
Laura Windsor Named to 2021 Class of ‘Influential Women of Law’ by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
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04.28.2021
New Increased Minimum Wage For Federal Contractors
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04.06.2021
Impact of Biden Infrastructure Plan on the Construction Industry
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10.15.2020
COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Part II - Doing Business With the Commonwealth of Virginia
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10.02.2020
Williams Mullen Welcomes Two New Associates to Corporate and Litigation Sections
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09.28.2020
Critical Legal Updates for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
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07.28.2020
Federal Contractors Must Use New Disability Self-ID Form
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07.07.2020
ITAR Compliance for Second and Third Tier Government Contractors and Suppliers
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07.07.2020
What Does It Mean to Be “ITAR Compliant” - Three Steps to Take Now
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05.07.2020
35 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 13 Named 2020 Rising Stars
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04.06.2020
Strings Attached: Preparing for and Mitigating Risk Associated with COVID-19 Stimulus
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03.30.2020
CFIUS Requirements Expanded Under New Regulations; President Orders Yet Another CFIUS Divestiture
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03.26.2020
Federal DHS & DOD Guidance Regarding "Essential Businesses" That Are or May Be Expected to Continue Operations Under State Shutdown Orders
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11.06.2019
Williams Mullen Bolsters Construction Practice With Addition of Stephen H. Swart
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09.05.2019
PODCAST: Challenging Negative CPARS Reports – Protecting Contractor Reputation Through CPARS Challenges
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08.23.2019
PODCAST: Should We Seek to Participate in an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)?
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08.12.2019
PODCAST: How Do I Conduct Due Diligence of a Company’s Data Assets?
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07.15.2019
PODCAST: Will You Be Ready to Sell Your Government Contracting Business?
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06.20.2019
PODCAST: Recruiting and Retention - Can Your 401K Make a Difference?
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06.17.2019
Supreme Court Holds that Government Agencies May Not Use AIA Proceedings to Challenge Patents
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05.20.2019
Supreme Court Expands the Time for Private Suits Under the False Claims Act
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04.10.2019
47 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 17 Named 2019 Rising Stars
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02.28.2019
Kevin Pomfret Writes Article on Selling UAS Services to the Federal Government
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02.01.2019
Williams Mullen Announces Election of Seven New Partners - Feb, 2019
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01.25.2019
Forecasting The Future: What to Learn from The Weather Channel App's Geolocation Lawsuit
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01.15.2019
Company Incurs $7,772,102 Penalty for Dealing With Specially Designated National
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01.14.2019
Tony Anikeeff Interviewed by The Hill About How Shutdown Affects Government Contractors
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11.16.2018
Protecting Your Company in a Trade War
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06.14.2018
PODCAST: Trends in Government Contracts Financing
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05.22.2018
Risky Business of the False Claims Act: A Business Person’s Guide
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04.23.2018
5 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List; 2 Named 2018 Rising Stars
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04.23.2018
Tony Anikeeff Discusses Lance Armstrong's Civil Fraud Settlement with USA Today
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04.18.2018
53 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 20 Named 2018 Rising Stars
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03.27.2018
PODCAST: What To Do When the OFCCP Comes Knocking
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02.23.2018
Governing the Enforceability of Teaming Agreements
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01.22.2018
Tony Anikeeff and Bob Korroch Discuss Impact of Government Shutdown on Contractors with Federal Times
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12.15.2017
The DOJ’s Revised FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy: A New Blueprint for Corporate Cooperation and Credit
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11.09.2017
December 31 Deadline Approaching for Contractors Who Handle Export-Controlled Technical Information
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11.03.2017
Williams Mullen Welcomes Three First-Year Associates - Nov, 2017
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11.02.2017
President Trump Blocks Sale of U.S. Company to Chinese Buyers Under CFIUS
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10.26.2017
Williams Mullen Launches GovCon Perspectives Podcast
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10.24.2017
Navigating the State and Local Public Procurement Process in Virginia
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10.10.2017
Selling Unmanned Systems Products and Services to the Government
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09.26.2017
Recent ITAR Case Sends Important Message to Small/Midsized Government Contractors
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09.08.2017
Tony Anikeeff Interviewed by USA TODAY About Delay of Lance Armstrong's False Claims Act Trial
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08.09.2017
ITAR For Government Contractors - Revised For Recent Amendments
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07.05.2017
Tony Anikeeff Discusses Recent Developments in Lance Armstrong Civil Fraud Case with USA TODAY
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04.24.2017
4 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2017 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List
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04.20.2017
Attorney Cameron Rountree Returns from One-Year Navy Reserve Mobilization to East Africa
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04.14.2017
54 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 21 Named 2017 Rising Stars
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01.25.2017
Tony Anikeeff Talks False Claims Act and Healthcare with Legal Newsline
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01.19.2017
Williams Mullen Attracts Seasoned Attorney Michael Maloney to Expanding Government Contracts Practice
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01.18.2017
President Blocks Acquisition of Semiconductor Business Under CFIUS
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12.20.2016
U.S. Department of Justice Recovered More Than $4.7 Billion From Civil False Claims Act Cases in 2016
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11.16.2016
Trade Compliance Issues in the New Administration, Part I: Export/Sanctions Laws
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09.26.2016
“Reason To Know” – A Chilling Term For Exporters
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08.29.2016
Final Rule Implementing Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order Published
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08.08.2016
Tony Anikeeff Quoted in Bloomberg BNA's Federal Contracts Report
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07.06.2016
Risk and Uncertainty for Health Care Providers and Government Contractors in the Wake of Universal Health Services v. Escobar
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06.22.2016
FAA Issues Final Rule for Businesses to Use Drones
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04.29.2016
Tony Anikeeff Quoted in USA Today about Latest Lance Armstrong Development
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03.23.2016
Williams Mullen Construction Industry Newsletter - Spring 2016
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03.08.2016
Tony Anikeeff Quoted in USA Today about Lance Armstrong's Civil Fraud Lawsuit
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02.25.2016
DOL Proposed Rule Requiring Paid Sick Leave for Employees of Federal Contractors Published Today
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02.17.2016
56 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers; 22 Named 2016 Rising Stars
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09.04.2015
Tony Anikeeff Quoted in USA Today About Lance Armstrong Case
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07.08.2015
Tony Anikeeff discusses OPM system shutdown in the Washington Examiner
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06.22.2015
Worker Misclassification – What Employers Need to Know in Light of New Enforcement Efforts
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06.02.2015
Supreme Court Reins In Qui Tam FCA Limitations But Allows Revival of Cases Initially Barred Under First-To-File Rule, Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Carter, No. 12-1497
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02.06.2015
Williams Mullen Continues to Lead in Unmanned Systems with Addition of Respected Geospatial Attorney Kevin Pomfret
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01.13.2015
The Guards Who Couldn’t Shoot Straight: Fourth Circuit Endorses “Implied Certification” Theory Under False Claims Act
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08.08.2014
Another Hoop For Government Contractors: The Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order
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07.22.2014
President Obama Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
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07.18.2014
Tony Anikeeff discusses the Lance Armstrong FCA case with USA TODAY
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03.12.2014
Special Due Diligence Concerns When Buying Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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02.14.2014
Silence Is Not So Golden
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02.06.2014
March 24th is Approaching: Complying With the New OFCCP Regulations
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02.04.2014
Silence Is Not So Golden
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10.16.2013
Government Contractor Employment and Contract Issues Arising from the Government Shutdown
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09.12.2013
OFCCP Issues Final Rules Regarding Job Opportunities for the Disabled and Protected Veterans
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07.02.2013
The Legal Point: Protest Season is Upon Us
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05.03.2013
Attorney Bob Korroch quoted in Inside Business magazine
Events
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06.29.2023
Kevin Pomfret Joins Panel on the Risks and Rewards of Public-Private Synergy in the Space Sector
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04.22.2022
Anikeeff Serves as Panelist for Annual Government Contracts Conference
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04.22.2021
Effective Teaming Agreements & Maximizing Use Of Mentor Protege Program
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04.12.2021
Changes in Small Business Ownership or Control: When is it Time to Recertify?
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04.12.2021
Strategically Using the SBA’s Mentor-Protege Program
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04.09.2021
GovCon “Live” Q&A Café
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11.09.2020
PPP & Loan Necessity
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11.09.2020
Bid Protest Strategy - Winning is Knowing Where to Focus
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10.07.2020
Federal Supply Schedule Contracting - Gateway to GSA Federal Supply Schedules
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05.14.2020
Webinar: Opportunity During Economic Uncertainty
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04.23.2020
M&A Webinar Series - M&A Considerations in Government Contracts Transactions
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04.15.2020
Creating A Sound Legal Teaming Agreement
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03.27.2020
COVID-19 And The Federal Government Contracting Impact
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10.23.2019
Legal Playbook for Teaming Agreements
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10.23.2019
Teaming Agreements vs. Sub-Contracting
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10.25.2018
Navigating the Affiliation Maze – Preserving Control and Small Business Size Status
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09.28.2018
Intellectual Property Issues in Government Contracts
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Zahra S. Abrams
Associate- Phone:703.760.5207
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Anthony H. Anikeeff
Partner- Phone:703.760.5206
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Yasmin Bagha
Associate- Phone:703.760.5215
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William J. Benos
Partner- Phone:804.420.6402
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Brian Cashmere
Partner- Phone:703.760.5232
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Matthew E. Cheek
Partner- Phone:804.420.6923
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William J. Halliday
Partner- Phone:703.760.5214
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Michael D. Maloney
Partner- Phone:703.760.5230
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Arnie B. Mason
Partner- Phone:703.760.5235
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Craig L. Mytelka
Partner- Phone:757.473.5336
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Laurence V. Parker, Jr.
Partner- Phone:804.420.6467
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Kevin D. Pomfret
Partner- Phone:703.760.5204
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Melisa A. Roy
Senior Associate- Phone:703.760.5240
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Andrew W. White
Partner- Phone:804.420.6243
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Laura D. Windsor
Partner- Phone:804.420.6466
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