The practice, services, and approach
Summary of Experience and services
- Counseling on cost allowability and Cost Accounting Standards compliance issues
- Analysis of complex contract and regulatory compliance and interpretation matters
- Development of requests for equitable adjustments and certified claims
- Internal investigations on matters intersecting with federal contracting obligations and commitments
- False Claim Act investigations counseling
- Response to terminations and notices of suspension or debarment
- Small business compliance
- Business ethics training and compliance program counseling
Specialty DOE and NNSA Experience and services
- 30+ years of experience counseling clients on complex cost recovery and liability issues under Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts
- Extensive experience handling investigation and resolution of contract and regulatory compliance problems at national laboratories and DOE cleanup sites
- Analysis and resolution of subcontract and supply chain problems and disputes
- Investigation and defense of civil fraud problems
- Detailed claim development at various DOE environmental clean up sites on matters involving contract, construction and fee issues
- Substantial background assisting companies on contract transition issues for both national laboratory and environmental cleanup contracts
Flexibility in delivering and pricing services
- Multiple alternative engagement methods for the delivery of services
- Traditional engagements, contract support, special project deliverables
- Hourly billing, retainer arrangements, fixed price engagements and other alternative fee arrangements providing lower cost and more transparent and predictable fees for legal services
Recent presentations
- Presenter, “Ethics and A-I – Practical and Ethical Steps for Compliance,” Department of Energy Contractor Attorneys’ Association, September 27, 2023
- Co-Presenter, “Legal Ethics for Inhouse Counsel: DOECAA 2022,” Department of Energy Contractor Attorneys’ Association, October 7, 2022
- Co-Presenter, “Government Contracts Update: DOECAA 2021,” Department of Energy Contractor Attorneys’ Association, October 21, 2021
- Presenter, "Three Key Legal Issues for a Post-COVID-19 DOE Complex," Desert Bar, Richland, WA, May 26, 2021
- Panelist, "COVID-19: Key Issues Impacting the Government Contractor Community," Dentons US LLP webinar, March 19, 2020
- Panelist, “Contract Essentials: Now that the Contract Has Been Awarded, What’s Next?” ABA Public Contract Law Section, 2019 Public Procurement Symposium, San Diego, CA, October 25, 2019
- Panelist, “The False Claims Act and Government Investigations,” Rocky Mountain Government Contracts Briefing, Denver, CO, October 10, 2019
- Moderator, “Charting a Course in Uncertain Waters: Key Ethical Considerations Facing In House Counsel During Internal Investigations,” Department of Energy Contract Attorneys Association Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., May 3, 2019
- Presenter, “Understanding Department of Energy Management and Operating Contracts,” All-day Annual Education Seminar, S.E. Idaho NCMA Chapter, April 15, 2019
- Presenter, “Workshop: Compliance Considerations for Gifts, Meals, Entertainment and Travel and Lodging Expenses When Dealing with Government Officials," The International Anti-Corruption Congress (IACC), Costa Rica, May 2018
- Panelist, PCI Webinar: “Termination Cost Recovery,” February, 2018
- Organizer, Dentons’ Silicon Valley Institute on Government and Technology, All-day Conference: “Continued Government Outreach to Tech Companies in the Moment of IoT and Cloud Computing,” Stanford Park Hotel, Menlo Park, CA, 2016
Recent publications
- Co-author, "PREP Act Coverage for COVID-19 Related Activities Provides Important Immunity Protections," Dentons client alert, March 30, 2020
- Co-author, "Voluntary vs. Involuntary Stop Work: What contractors should consider as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves," Dentons client alert, March 17, 2020
- Co-author, "COVID-19 - Addressing the Risks of Disease Delays and Disruptions Under Federal Contracts," Dentons client alert, March 10, 2020
Memberships
- American Bar Association (Public Contracts and Litigation Sections)
- National Contract Management Association
- Department of Energy Contractor Attorneys Association
education
- Albany Law School, 1988, J.D., cum laude, Editor-in-Chief, Albany Law Review
- Yale University, 1982, B.A., Political Science
Admissions and qualifications
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeal for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
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