Michael F. Mason
Partner Global Regulatory
Languages
English
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Chambers USA 2017"[He] is knowledgeable about many facets of government contract law. Whether the issue involves False Claims Act violations, ethics reporting disclosures, protests, Inspector General audits or GSA schedule contracting, he is a tremendous resource and offers dependable advice."
Mike Mason serves as head of Hogan Lovells' global Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Sector group, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on providing a full spectrum of legal services to clients in the A&D industry.
Mike is also a key participant in the firm's overall government contracts practice. Mike's practice encompasses core areas of government contracting law, including representing clients in bid protest litigation before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, often involving contracts valued in hundreds of millions, or billions, of dollars. Mike assists clients where there are allegations of misconduct, including False Claims Act litigation, Procurement Integrity Act violations, suspension and debarment proceedings, cyber incidents, and mandatory disclosures.
Mike also guides clients through the complex and ever-changing environment of government regulatory requirements. Mike has years of experience assisting clients with all aspects of the Federal Supply Schedule program, especially including the "high risk" areas of pricing disclosure and monitoring requirements. Mike regularly helps clients with gap assessments and the construct of compliance programs. Mike's comprehensive knowledge benefits clients on all aspects of cybersecurity, including government safeguarding and reporting requirements.
Mike's dedication to the firm's clients has been widely recognized. Mike has repeatedly been named among "America's Leading Business Lawyers" in Government Contracts by Chambers USA and has consistently been ranked Band 1 for both Government Contracts and Bid Protests. Mike received back-to-back "MVP" honors for Government Contracts by Law360, and has been recognized by Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal for Government Contracts.
Client Choice"Mike has consistently provided very well-thought-out legal positions for our company, and does so in real time."
Representative experience
Achieved summary judgment and total victory for leading aerospace and defense client in multimillion-dollar action filed in U.S. District Court.
Successfully represented a large aerospace contractor in one of largest bid protests ever filed at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Defended several Federal Supply Schedule contractors in False Claims Act litigation, resulting in favorable settlements.
Filed successful bid protest at the GAO, leading to corrective action and subsequent award of US$300m+ contract to our client.
Represented government service provider in mandatory disclosure and suspension proceedings before several agencies and offices of inspector general.
Guided commercial company through government contracts compliance gap assessment and compliance program build-out.
Obtained GAO sustains of two related bid protests for government security contractor on contracts to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Represented and supported client in all aspects of data breach investigation, reporting, and interactions with government.
Achieved summary judgment and total victory for leading aerospace and defense client in multimillion-dollar action filed in U.S. District Court.
Acquisition by KBR Inc. of SGT Inc., a provider of award-winning engineering, mission operations, scientific, and information technology service solutions to government agencies.
Advised Spirit Aerosystems on acquisition of Fiber Materials, Inc., a technology company specializing in high-temperature materials and composites for aerospace and defense use from Edgewater Capital.
Credentials
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School, with honors
- B.A., Ursinus College
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland