Biography

Mr. Connelly has been the chair of Seyfarth Shaw’s government contracts practice since 2002. He joined the firm upon graduation from the George Washington University law school in 1985 and became a partner in January 1993. His practice focuses on government and commercial contract litigation and counseling for defense and civilian contractors. Mr. Connelly has acquired extensive experience in all phases of government contracts law including representing contractors in bid protests, preparing, negotiating and litigating claims against the government, defending contractors in Qui Tam and False Claim litigation, and representing contractors in suspension and debarment proceedings. Mr. Connelly also has worked on numerous acquisitions by and of government contractors, dealing with FOCI, due diligence, valuation and representation and warranty issues. He has experience in terminations, prime/subcontractorisputes, security clearance appeals, small business size appeals, as well as in obtaining final determinations as to the country of origin of products from the United States Customs Service. He has handled internal investigations and voluntary disclosures and has developed compliance programs for government contractors. He provides advice to his clients on all aspects of the FAR as well as on government contracts related statutes.

Education

J.D., George Washington University, National Law Center (1985)
B.A., University of Maryland (1982)

Admissions

• District of Columbia
• Maryland