Amy C.Hoang
she/her/hers
Partner
Government Contracts
ahoang@seyfarth.com
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Amy provides complete life cycle counseling to her government contracts clients, leveraging her connections and exceptional ability in this complex area of law to help them succeed.
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Amy serves as co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice group, and is renowned in the market for her exceptional ability to represent contractors in bid protests and internal investigations, as well as provide compliance counsel. Based in Washington, DC, she advises her clients on federal procurement matters, with a focus on bid protests at the US Government Accountability Office and Court of Federal Claims, corporate ethics and compliance, internal investigations, and required disclosures under the FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule. Amy assists clients in a variety of additional procurement issues, including DCAA audit responses, corporate due diligence, and Buy American compliance. She also represents clients in disputes before the Boards of Contract Appeals.
Amy has been named "Up and Coming" in Government Contracts for 2022 by Chambers USA and as a "Next Generation Partner" by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.), 2019-2021. A recent Chambers USA survey described her as "a real rising star—very intelligent and well versed," with an "impressive knowledge of this incredibly complicated area of law."
Education
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Education
- JD, Washington & Lee University School of Law
- BA, Washington & Lee University
Admissions
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Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Courts
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Courts
- US Court of Federal Claims
- Virginia Supreme Court
Related Key Industries
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EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Conducted internal investigation and mandatory disclosure for large engineering client related to Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside contracts.
- Represented a logistics company in challenging the ratings issued by an agency in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
- Counseled a global engineering company on DoD cybersecurity requirements, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.
- Successfully defended an award to a service-disabled veteran owned small business in connection with a Defense Information Systems Agency task order for technical operations support for the Joint Staff, Cyberspace Environment Division, Joint Information Operations Range (JIOR).
- Assisted Department of Defense supplier in assessing Buy American Act compliance, specifically the Berry Amendment requirements to supply domestic textiles under Department of Defense contracts, and potential waivers and exceptions.
- Represented subcontractor in negotiating and revising terms of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) subcontract to ensure protection of client's IP and data rights.
- Represented small business defense contractor in a bet-the-company appeal of a claim at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals regarding the Marine Corps Improvised Explosive Device Detector Dog Program resulting in successful settlement.
- Defended award of a GSA Federal Supply Schedule task order for services to support USCIS Information Technology (IT) system delivery by performing cloud replacement of legacy systems.
- Assisted an information technology consulting firm to draft and negotiate subcontracts and teaming agreements with lower-tier subcontractors performing under a federal prime General Services Administration schedule contract, including assessment of mandatory and recommended Federal Acquisition Regulation flowdown clauses for commercial item subcontracts and requirements for contractor teaming arrangements.
- Represented shipbuilder in sale of company, including responses to diligence requests and disclosures related to government contracts and compliance programs and purchase agreement negotiations.
- Represented provider of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in an appeal to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals seeking payment for constructive change resulting in settlement with the VA.
- Represented client in Government Accountability Office bid protest challenging agency failure to perform adequate price realism evaluation in award of contract for Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic resulting in reevaluation and ultimate award to client.
- Assisted construction company in assessing Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act requirements and compliance as a subcontractor on a Department of Defense construction project.
- Represented technology accelerator consortium in negotiating project legal agreement with consortium member pursuant to award of other transaction authority agreement.
- Represented professional services contractor in successful protest at the Government Accountability Office challenging a Department of Homeland Security award valued at over US$100 million. Challenged agency’s technical evaluation, specifically agency’s disparate treatment of offerors, resulting in published decision by Government Accountability Office sustaining protest.
- Represented a large information technology servicer and integrator in an internal investigation and disclosure to the Inspector General for the General Services Administration (GSA) regarding non-compliances with the contractor’s most favored customer and price reduction obligations under the company’s Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract.
- Assisted global provider of electronics and energy solutions in establishing compliance program and practices consistent with FAR and DFARS requirements in order to pursue commercial item sales to the federal government.
- Assisted provider of rail joints in assessing Buy America requirements for use of domestic steel on projects funded by Department of Transportation grants.
- Represented a global cargo airline in negotiating supplier agreements with the U.S. Postal Service, including advising on USPS Supplying Principles and Practices (SP&P) requirements.
- Represented a safety products manufacturer in filing a supplier disagreement with USPS protesting the agency's technical and price evaluation.
- Drafted and negotiated a multiparty teaming agreement on behalf of a transportation services company pursuing Department of Defense transportation contracts.
- Conducted an assessment of Buy American Act compliance under the FAR definition of a "domestic end product" for an office furniture manufacturer supplying products of DoD agencies.
- Filed a task order protest (complaint) to the Task Order Ombudsman on behalf of a telecommunications company providing nationwide wireless services under a U.S. Navy indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
- Conducted government contracts due diligence for a leading supplier of unmanned aircraft in the purchase of a tactical unmanned aircraft system manufacturer with substantial government contracts.
- Assisted a waste-heat-to-energy developer in subcontract review, drafting, and negotiation in connection with multiple Department of Energy contracts and cooperative agreements, including the negotiation and flowdown of proper intellectual property and data rights.
- Represented a manufacturer in negotiating other transaction agreements (OTAs) and cooperative agreements with various DoD agencies.
Related News & Insights
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Speaking Engagement
Feb 29, 2024
Amy Hoang to Present at Space Beach Law Lab
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Recognition
01/21/2024
Seyfarth’s Government Contracts Practice Named One of Law360’s 2023 Practice Groups of the Year
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Media Mentions
01/02/2024
Amy Hoang Reviews 2023 and Previews 2024 for Government Contracts in Bloomberg and Law360
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Blog Post
Dec 11, 2023
Pill Politics: Unveiling Biden’s Bold Blueprint for Affordable Drugs
Select Recognition
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- Recognized for Government Contracts and Government Contracts: Bid Protests (Nationwide) by Chambers USA (2023)
- Listed as a Next Generation Partner for Government Contracts, The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2022-2023)
- Recognized in Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” (2022)
- Listed as a "Rising Star" for Government Contracts, The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2019, 2020, 2021)
- Recognized as "Up and Coming" for Government Contracts, Chambers USA (2022)
- Recognized among "Associates to Watch" for Government Contracts, Chambers USA (2019, 2020)
- American Bar Association "On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Award" (2019)
- DCA Live "Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice" (2019)
- Law360 Rising Star in Government Contracts (2018)
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- Law360 Government Contracts Editorial Advisory Board (2022)
- American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section
Co-Chair of the Bid Protest Committee (2019-Present)
Membership Officer (2019-Present)
Law Council, Young Lawyer Member (2017-19)
Annual and Quarterly Program Co-Chair (2017-19)
Vice-Chair of the Bid Protest Committee (2016-18)
Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee (2016-18)
Program Co-Chair of the Federal Procurement Institute (2016-17)
Section Liaison to the Young Lawyers Division (2016-18)
Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee (2014-16) - Women in Government Contracts
- DC Bar Foundation
Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council, 2015-2017 - DC Women’s Bar Association
Publications
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Publications
- Co-Author, "What New DHS Cybersecurity Policy Means For Bid Protests," Law360 (December 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Are You Sure You’re Small? Court Highlights Intricacies Of Size Status And False Claims Act Liability," Westlaw (August 14, 2023)
- Co-Author, "No Such Thing As A Free Lunch (Or Infrastructure Project): Infrastructure Bill Brings Compliance With Federal Grant Obligations Into The Spotlight," The Government Contractor (February 22, 2023)
- "Claims Court Ruling Puts New Spin On Blue & Gold," Law360 (February 14, 2023)
- "Key Takeaways from the GAO’s Recent Bid Protest Decisions Regarding Corporate Transactions," The Procurement Lawyer (Fall 2022)
- "Key Facets Of Final Buy American Rule For Gov't Contractors," Law360 (March 17, 2022)
- "President Biden Targets Private Employers and Federal Employees and Contractors in His 'Path Out of The Pandemic'," Pratt's Government Contracting Law Report (November 2021)
- "What Biden Buy American Order Means For Gov't Contracting," Law360 (February 9, 2021)
- "Feature Comment: Don't Overlook 889(b): The Chinese Telecom Prohibition's Implications For Federal Grant Recipients," The Government Contractor (September 30, 2020)
- "New 'Buy American' Rules Bear Risks For Prime Contractors," Law360 (September 14, 2020)
- "Pharma Ruling Broadens Gov't Drug Procurement Options," Law360 (February 24, 2020)
- "DOD Clarifies Contractor Cybersecurity Certification — Again," Law360 (December 19, 2019)
- "Assessing the Timeliness Requirements to Protest an Agency's Corrective Action," The Procurement Lawyer (Winter 2019)
- "DOD Clarifies Contractor Cybersecurity Certification Process," Law360 (November 2019)
- "Real Steps Towards “Buy American” Compliance," Briefing Papers (May 2019)
- "How Agencies 'Buy Foreign' Under the Buy American Act," Law360 (February 5, 2019)
- "For Corrective Action Protests, Early Is Not On Time," Government Contracts Law360 (November 16, 2018)
- "Protesting A Procurement As A Non-Offeror," Government Contracts Law360 (August 22, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part IV: What Comes Next?" The Government Contractor (June 13, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part III: Understanding And Avoiding Common Areas Of Noncompliance That Lead to Enforcement Actions," The Government Contractor (April 25, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part II: Demystifying BAA And TAA Requirements," The Government Contractor (March 28, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part I: Unpacking FAR Pt. 25 and the Application Of 'Buy American' Laws," The Government Contractor (February 21, 2018)
- "You've Got Mail Problems: The Safety Net For 'Late' Proposals," Law360 (January 19, 2018)
- Contributing Author, "The False Claims Act and Government Contracts: The Intersection of Federal Government Contracts, Administrative Law, and Civil Fraud," American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law (2017)
- "Corrective Action Update: The Expanding Universe of Possible Grounds to Protest Agency Corrective Action," The Procurement Lawyer, Vol. 53, No. 1 (Fall 2017)
- "Hiring Incumbent Staff: GAO Says You Get What You Pay For," Law360 (May 22, 2017)
- "Corrective (Action) Lenses: Is 20/20 Hindsight Enough for Agencies When Taking Corrective Action in Response to a Protest?" The Procurement Lawyer, Vol 51, No. 4 (Summer 2016)
- Feature Comment, "'Read My Lips…No More Uncertainty!': The D.C. Circuit Closes The Book On Qui Tam Relator Barko's Attempts To Pierce KBR Legal Protections," The Government Contractor (August 26, 2015)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Micro-Webinar Series - Partnering for Success: A Cross-Practice Series on Top Legal Considerations for Government Contractors," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 28, 2023)
- Presenter, “Mandatory Disclosure,” Thomson Reuters Government Contracts Year-in-Review Conference (February 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Hot Topics Impacting the Transportation & Logistics Industries," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 7, 2022)
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Speaker, "FAR Talk," ABA Federal Procurement Institute (March 2022)
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Speaker, "Identifying Successful Bid Protest Grounds," Navigating Government Contracts Northwest (October 2019)
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Speaker, "Back to School: Recent Developments in Bid Protests," ABA Bid Protest Committee Meeting (September 2019)
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Speaker, "Bid Protests: A 360 Degree Review," ABA Federal Procurement Institute (March 2018)
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Moderator, "Motions to Dismiss: The Science and the Art," ABA Bid Protest Committee (December 2017)
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Presenter, "Corrective Action Issues in Bid Protests,” U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Legal Working Group (April 2017)
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Program Chair, ABA 2017 Federal Procurement Institute (March 2017)
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Moderator, "Bid Protest Tips and Tricks,” ABA Bid Protest Committee (February 2017)
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Moderator, "Tricks, Tips, and Traps - Advice from the Bid Protest Trenches,” ABA Bid Protest Committee (November 2014)
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Speaker, "Wake Up and Smell the Cyberattacks: Takeaways from the USIS Investigation,” ABA Section of Public Contract Law Fall Meeting, Miami, Florida (November 2014)
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Speaker, "A Civil War Relic Finds New Life: The Civil False Claims Act," NDIA Annual Acquisition Symposium, Norfolk, Virginia (May 2014)
Media Mentions
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Media Mentions
- Quoted, "Gov't Contracting Policies To Watch In 2024," Law360 (January 1, 2024)
- Quoted, "Government Contracts Cases To Watch In 2024: A Preview," Law360 (January 1, 2024)
- Quoted, "Canceled $5B Air Force Deal May Be Susceptible To Protests," Law360 (September 22, 2023)
- Quoted, "Four Federal Contract Rulings Likely to Key New Disputes in 2023," Bloomberg Law (December 20, 2022)
- Quoted, "Bid Protest Relief Rate Returns to Over 50%, GAO Report Says (1)," Bloomberg Law (November 1, 2022)
- Quoted, "Assessment Draft For DOD Cyber Program Lacks Key Details," Law360 (August 5, 2022)
- Quoted, "As Temperatures Rise, DC Lateral Market Heats Up," National Law Journal (July 18, 2022)
- Quoted, "Seyfarth Adds 3 From K&L Gates, Seeing Government Contracts a 'Top Priority'," The American Lawyer (July 12, 2022)
- Quoted, "Seyfarth Adds Gov't Contracts Team From K&L Gates, Law360 (July 12, 2022)
Amy provides complete life cycle counseling to her government contracts clients, leveraging her connections and exceptional ability in this complex area of law to help them succeed.
More About Amy
Amy serves as co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice group, and is renowned in the market for her exceptional ability to represent contractors in bid protests and internal investigations, as well as provide compliance counsel. Based in Washington, DC, she advises her clients on federal procurement matters, with a focus on bid protests at the US Government Accountability Office and Court of Federal Claims, corporate ethics and compliance, internal investigations, and required disclosures under the FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule. Amy assists clients in a variety of additional procurement issues, including DCAA audit responses, corporate due diligence, and Buy American compliance. She also represents clients in disputes before the Boards of Contract Appeals.
Amy has been named "Up and Coming" in Government Contracts for 2022 by Chambers USA and as a "Next Generation Partner" by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.), 2019-2021. A recent Chambers USA survey described her as "a real rising star—very intelligent and well versed," with an "impressive knowledge of this incredibly complicated area of law."
Education
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Education
- JD, Washington & Lee University School of Law
- BA, Washington & Lee University
Admissions
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Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Courts
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Courts
- US Court of Federal Claims
- Virginia Supreme Court
Related Key Industries
Related Key Industries
EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Conducted internal investigation and mandatory disclosure for large engineering client related to Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside contracts.
- Represented a logistics company in challenging the ratings issued by an agency in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
- Counseled a global engineering company on DoD cybersecurity requirements, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.
- Successfully defended an award to a service-disabled veteran owned small business in connection with a Defense Information Systems Agency task order for technical operations support for the Joint Staff, Cyberspace Environment Division, Joint Information Operations Range (JIOR).
- Assisted Department of Defense supplier in assessing Buy American Act compliance, specifically the Berry Amendment requirements to supply domestic textiles under Department of Defense contracts, and potential waivers and exceptions.
- Represented subcontractor in negotiating and revising terms of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) subcontract to ensure protection of client's IP and data rights.
- Represented small business defense contractor in a bet-the-company appeal of a claim at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals regarding the Marine Corps Improvised Explosive Device Detector Dog Program resulting in successful settlement.
- Defended award of a GSA Federal Supply Schedule task order for services to support USCIS Information Technology (IT) system delivery by performing cloud replacement of legacy systems.
- Assisted an information technology consulting firm to draft and negotiate subcontracts and teaming agreements with lower-tier subcontractors performing under a federal prime General Services Administration schedule contract, including assessment of mandatory and recommended Federal Acquisition Regulation flowdown clauses for commercial item subcontracts and requirements for contractor teaming arrangements.
- Represented shipbuilder in sale of company, including responses to diligence requests and disclosures related to government contracts and compliance programs and purchase agreement negotiations.
- Represented provider of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in an appeal to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals seeking payment for constructive change resulting in settlement with the VA.
- Represented client in Government Accountability Office bid protest challenging agency failure to perform adequate price realism evaluation in award of contract for Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic resulting in reevaluation and ultimate award to client.
- Assisted construction company in assessing Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act requirements and compliance as a subcontractor on a Department of Defense construction project.
- Represented technology accelerator consortium in negotiating project legal agreement with consortium member pursuant to award of other transaction authority agreement.
- Represented professional services contractor in successful protest at the Government Accountability Office challenging a Department of Homeland Security award valued at over US$100 million. Challenged agency’s technical evaluation, specifically agency’s disparate treatment of offerors, resulting in published decision by Government Accountability Office sustaining protest.
- Represented a large information technology servicer and integrator in an internal investigation and disclosure to the Inspector General for the General Services Administration (GSA) regarding non-compliances with the contractor’s most favored customer and price reduction obligations under the company’s Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract.
- Assisted global provider of electronics and energy solutions in establishing compliance program and practices consistent with FAR and DFARS requirements in order to pursue commercial item sales to the federal government.
- Assisted provider of rail joints in assessing Buy America requirements for use of domestic steel on projects funded by Department of Transportation grants.
- Represented a global cargo airline in negotiating supplier agreements with the U.S. Postal Service, including advising on USPS Supplying Principles and Practices (SP&P) requirements.
- Represented a safety products manufacturer in filing a supplier disagreement with USPS protesting the agency's technical and price evaluation.
- Drafted and negotiated a multiparty teaming agreement on behalf of a transportation services company pursuing Department of Defense transportation contracts.
- Conducted an assessment of Buy American Act compliance under the FAR definition of a "domestic end product" for an office furniture manufacturer supplying products of DoD agencies.
- Filed a task order protest (complaint) to the Task Order Ombudsman on behalf of a telecommunications company providing nationwide wireless services under a U.S. Navy indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
- Conducted government contracts due diligence for a leading supplier of unmanned aircraft in the purchase of a tactical unmanned aircraft system manufacturer with substantial government contracts.
- Assisted a waste-heat-to-energy developer in subcontract review, drafting, and negotiation in connection with multiple Department of Energy contracts and cooperative agreements, including the negotiation and flowdown of proper intellectual property and data rights.
- Represented a manufacturer in negotiating other transaction agreements (OTAs) and cooperative agreements with various DoD agencies.
Related News & Insights
-
Speaking Engagement
Feb 29, 2024
Amy Hoang to Present at Space Beach Law Lab
-
Recognition
01/21/2024
Seyfarth’s Government Contracts Practice Named One of Law360’s 2023 Practice Groups of the Year
-
Media Mentions
01/02/2024
Amy Hoang Reviews 2023 and Previews 2024 for Government Contracts in Bloomberg and Law360
-
Blog Post
Dec 11, 2023
Pill Politics: Unveiling Biden’s Bold Blueprint for Affordable Drugs
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
- Recognized for Government Contracts and Government Contracts: Bid Protests (Nationwide) by Chambers USA (2023)
- Listed as a Next Generation Partner for Government Contracts, The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2022-2023)
- Recognized in Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” (2022)
- Listed as a "Rising Star" for Government Contracts, The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2019, 2020, 2021)
- Recognized as "Up and Coming" for Government Contracts, Chambers USA (2022)
- Recognized among "Associates to Watch" for Government Contracts, Chambers USA (2019, 2020)
- American Bar Association "On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Award" (2019)
- DCA Live "Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice" (2019)
- Law360 Rising Star in Government Contracts (2018)
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- Law360 Government Contracts Editorial Advisory Board (2022)
- American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section
Co-Chair of the Bid Protest Committee (2019-Present)
Membership Officer (2019-Present)
Law Council, Young Lawyer Member (2017-19)
Annual and Quarterly Program Co-Chair (2017-19)
Vice-Chair of the Bid Protest Committee (2016-18)
Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee (2016-18)
Program Co-Chair of the Federal Procurement Institute (2016-17)
Section Liaison to the Young Lawyers Division (2016-18)
Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee (2014-16) - Women in Government Contracts
- DC Bar Foundation
Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council, 2015-2017 - DC Women’s Bar Association
Publications
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Publications
- Co-Author, "What New DHS Cybersecurity Policy Means For Bid Protests," Law360 (December 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Are You Sure You’re Small? Court Highlights Intricacies Of Size Status And False Claims Act Liability," Westlaw (August 14, 2023)
- Co-Author, "No Such Thing As A Free Lunch (Or Infrastructure Project): Infrastructure Bill Brings Compliance With Federal Grant Obligations Into The Spotlight," The Government Contractor (February 22, 2023)
- "Claims Court Ruling Puts New Spin On Blue & Gold," Law360 (February 14, 2023)
- "Key Takeaways from the GAO’s Recent Bid Protest Decisions Regarding Corporate Transactions," The Procurement Lawyer (Fall 2022)
- "Key Facets Of Final Buy American Rule For Gov't Contractors," Law360 (March 17, 2022)
- "President Biden Targets Private Employers and Federal Employees and Contractors in His 'Path Out of The Pandemic'," Pratt's Government Contracting Law Report (November 2021)
- "What Biden Buy American Order Means For Gov't Contracting," Law360 (February 9, 2021)
- "Feature Comment: Don't Overlook 889(b): The Chinese Telecom Prohibition's Implications For Federal Grant Recipients," The Government Contractor (September 30, 2020)
- "New 'Buy American' Rules Bear Risks For Prime Contractors," Law360 (September 14, 2020)
- "Pharma Ruling Broadens Gov't Drug Procurement Options," Law360 (February 24, 2020)
- "DOD Clarifies Contractor Cybersecurity Certification — Again," Law360 (December 19, 2019)
- "Assessing the Timeliness Requirements to Protest an Agency's Corrective Action," The Procurement Lawyer (Winter 2019)
- "DOD Clarifies Contractor Cybersecurity Certification Process," Law360 (November 2019)
- "Real Steps Towards “Buy American” Compliance," Briefing Papers (May 2019)
- "How Agencies 'Buy Foreign' Under the Buy American Act," Law360 (February 5, 2019)
- "For Corrective Action Protests, Early Is Not On Time," Government Contracts Law360 (November 16, 2018)
- "Protesting A Procurement As A Non-Offeror," Government Contracts Law360 (August 22, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part IV: What Comes Next?" The Government Contractor (June 13, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part III: Understanding And Avoiding Common Areas Of Noncompliance That Lead to Enforcement Actions," The Government Contractor (April 25, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part II: Demystifying BAA And TAA Requirements," The Government Contractor (March 28, 2018)
- "Feature Comment: Real Steps Towards 'Buy American' Compliance—Part I: Unpacking FAR Pt. 25 and the Application Of 'Buy American' Laws," The Government Contractor (February 21, 2018)
- "You've Got Mail Problems: The Safety Net For 'Late' Proposals," Law360 (January 19, 2018)
- Contributing Author, "The False Claims Act and Government Contracts: The Intersection of Federal Government Contracts, Administrative Law, and Civil Fraud," American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law (2017)
- "Corrective Action Update: The Expanding Universe of Possible Grounds to Protest Agency Corrective Action," The Procurement Lawyer, Vol. 53, No. 1 (Fall 2017)
- "Hiring Incumbent Staff: GAO Says You Get What You Pay For," Law360 (May 22, 2017)
- "Corrective (Action) Lenses: Is 20/20 Hindsight Enough for Agencies When Taking Corrective Action in Response to a Protest?" The Procurement Lawyer, Vol 51, No. 4 (Summer 2016)
- Feature Comment, "'Read My Lips…No More Uncertainty!': The D.C. Circuit Closes The Book On Qui Tam Relator Barko's Attempts To Pierce KBR Legal Protections," The Government Contractor (August 26, 2015)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Micro-Webinar Series - Partnering for Success: A Cross-Practice Series on Top Legal Considerations for Government Contractors," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 28, 2023)
- Presenter, “Mandatory Disclosure,” Thomson Reuters Government Contracts Year-in-Review Conference (February 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Hot Topics Impacting the Transportation & Logistics Industries," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 7, 2022)
-
Speaker, "FAR Talk," ABA Federal Procurement Institute (March 2022)
-
Speaker, "Identifying Successful Bid Protest Grounds," Navigating Government Contracts Northwest (October 2019)
-
Speaker, "Back to School: Recent Developments in Bid Protests," ABA Bid Protest Committee Meeting (September 2019)
-
Speaker, "Bid Protests: A 360 Degree Review," ABA Federal Procurement Institute (March 2018)
-
Moderator, "Motions to Dismiss: The Science and the Art," ABA Bid Protest Committee (December 2017)
-
Presenter, "Corrective Action Issues in Bid Protests,” U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Legal Working Group (April 2017)
-
Program Chair, ABA 2017 Federal Procurement Institute (March 2017)
-
Moderator, "Bid Protest Tips and Tricks,” ABA Bid Protest Committee (February 2017)
-
Moderator, "Tricks, Tips, and Traps - Advice from the Bid Protest Trenches,” ABA Bid Protest Committee (November 2014)
-
Speaker, "Wake Up and Smell the Cyberattacks: Takeaways from the USIS Investigation,” ABA Section of Public Contract Law Fall Meeting, Miami, Florida (November 2014)
-
Speaker, "A Civil War Relic Finds New Life: The Civil False Claims Act," NDIA Annual Acquisition Symposium, Norfolk, Virginia (May 2014)
Media Mentions
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Media Mentions
- Quoted, "Gov't Contracting Policies To Watch In 2024," Law360 (January 1, 2024)
- Quoted, "Government Contracts Cases To Watch In 2024: A Preview," Law360 (January 1, 2024)
- Quoted, "Canceled $5B Air Force Deal May Be Susceptible To Protests," Law360 (September 22, 2023)
- Quoted, "Four Federal Contract Rulings Likely to Key New Disputes in 2023," Bloomberg Law (December 20, 2022)
- Quoted, "Bid Protest Relief Rate Returns to Over 50%, GAO Report Says (1)," Bloomberg Law (November 1, 2022)
- Quoted, "Assessment Draft For DOD Cyber Program Lacks Key Details," Law360 (August 5, 2022)
- Quoted, "As Temperatures Rise, DC Lateral Market Heats Up," National Law Journal (July 18, 2022)
- Quoted, "Seyfarth Adds 3 From K&L Gates, Seeing Government Contracts a 'Top Priority'," The American Lawyer (July 12, 2022)
- Quoted, "Seyfarth Adds Gov't Contracts Team From K&L Gates, Law360 (July 12, 2022)