Government Contracts

Contacts:
Agnes P. Dover, Washington, D.C.
Thomas L. McGovern III, Washington, D.C.

Combining the deep experience of recognized leaders in government contracts and grants law with the broad resources of a full service global law firm, we provide comprehensive solutions to the increasingly complex problems that arise out of doing business with the government.

Our lawyers are experienced in dealing with the complete range of legal issues inherent in government contracting and grants. Our practice is one of the world's largest, both in terms of size and in the sheer breadth of our experience. We receive consistently high rankings for the quality of our lawyers and the services we provide; for instance, Chambers USA applauds our "excellent value" and "really deep understanding" of key industries. Our lawyers hold numerous leadership positions in this field and are viewed as go-to counsel on crucial government contracting and grants matters.

The firm's government contracts clients include defense and aerospace contractors; information technology and telecommunication providers; pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and other suppliers of health-related goods and services; energy and environmental contractors; and universities, medical centers, and other research organizations. We represent industry leaders as well as small and emerging companies and organizations.

Leadership Positions:

• Agnes P. Dover, Co-Chair, American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Public Contract Law's Procurement Ethics and Research & Development committees; member; Advisory Board, The Government Contractor, Thomson West Publishing; trustee, Baldwin-Wallace College
• Edward Eich, Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Suspension and Debarment Committee
• Andrew C. Ertley, Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Bid Protest Committee; Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Cost and Pricing Committee
• Robert J. Kenney, Jr., Medical Research Law & Policy Report and Bureau of National Affairs advisory boards
• Michael F. Mason, Government Procurement Industry Advisory Board, George Washington University Law School; Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Bid Protest Committee; Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Commercial Products and Services Committee; Editorial Board, ABA Public Contract Law Journal
• Mike McGill, Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Commercial Products and Services Committee; Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Young Lawyers Committee
• Thomas L. McGovern III, Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Homeland Security Committee; Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Contract Claims and Disputes Resolution Committee; Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's General Interest Division; fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Todd Overman, Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Small Business Committee; Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Young Lawyers Committee; Liaison, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Operations Committee
• Allison Pugsley, Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Health Care Contracting Committee
• Stephen A. Smyers, Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Health Care Contracting Committee
• Joy E. Sturm, Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Health Care Contracting Committee
• Michael Vernick, Co-Chair, ABA Accounting, Cost and Pricing Committee

Former Leadership Positions:

• David W. Burgett, Chair, Federal Bar Association (FBA) Government Contracts Section; Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Pro Bono Committee; Chair, FBA Government Contracts Section’s International Procurement Committee
• Agnes P. Dover, Deputy General Counsel for Procurement and Intellectual Property, U.S. Department of Energy
• Robert J. Kenney, Jr., Chair, FBA Government Contracts Section; founder and first Chair, FBA Information Technology Procurement Committee
• Michael Mason, Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Commercial Products and Services Committee
• Thomas L. McGovern III, Co-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Contract Claims and Disputes Resolution Committee; Co-Chair, FBA Bid Protest Committee; Colonel (ret.), USAF Reserve, Air Force Legislative Liaison
• Todd Overman, Co-Chair and Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's Legislative Coordinating Committee
• Allison Pugsley, faculty advisor, Public Contract Law Journal
• Joy E. Sturm, Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Public Contract Law's International Procurement Committee