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Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard represents aerospace and defense companies, tech firms, manufacturers, and service providers in every aspect of public sector procurement.Drawing on decades of experience, our Government Contracts lawyers help clients minimize risk and navigate compliance, transactions and disputes in their public sector business.

Nationally ranked among the Elite firms in Chambers USA for Government Contracts, we are trusted by both the world’s largest defense contractors and innovative commercial companies entering the federal market for the first time. From obtaining a GSA Schedule contract to protesting billion-dollar defense awards, our team tailors its approach to meet the unique needs of each client, whether serving as trusted advisors to startups or providing focused guidance on high-stakes issues for global defense contractors.

We guide clients through the full lifecycle of public sector contracting—compliance, bid protests, claims, investigations and audits/investigations—delivering practical, business-minded solutions at every stage. Though we prioritize efficient resolutions, we are equally prepared to litigate and prevail in trial and appellate forums when necessary.

Chambers Review

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Government Contracts: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has highly regarded government contracts attorneys providing compliance and litigation counseling. The firm handles matters spanning administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. It has notable expertise in bid protests, with experience before the GAO, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Court of Federal Claims. The team has industry expertise across the spectrum of government contractors, acting for both domestic and international clients in the defense, aerospace, electronics and transportation sectors, among others.

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Work Highlights

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton represented Comcast in efforts to obtain grant awards from the Departments of Treasure and Commerce.

Strengths

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They provide practical advice to support the business and reputational risk beyond pure legal or technical support.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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They are wholly responsive and available at all hours.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton have shown strong capability in handling complex and sophisticated matters. Their team brings deep subject matter expertise, sound judgment and a collaborative approach that consistently supports high-value work.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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The attorneys at the firm are quick to prioritize work when requested and make themselves available whenever I need them.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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Shepard Mullin has deep experience and expertise.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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They provide practical advice to support the business and reputational risk beyond pure legal or technical support.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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They are wholly responsive and available at all hours.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
USA

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton have shown strong capability in handling complex and sophisticated matters. Their team brings deep subject matter expertise, sound judgment and a collaborative approach that consistently supports high-value work.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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The attorneys at the firm are quick to prioritize work when requested and make themselves available whenever I need them.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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Shepard Mullin has deep experience and expertise.

Government Contracts: The Elite respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Anne B Perry

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Band 1

Anne Perry is a distinguished figure in this space and is widely revered for her expert representation of clients in high-stakes bid protests.

Anne is responsive and an expert in her field.

Anne is one of the gurus of government contracts. She is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and kind.

She is an excellent subject matter expert.

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Jonathan S Aronie

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Band 1

Jonathan Aronie brings a wealth of experience to his government contracts practice, with expertise extending to False Claims Act investigations, bid protests and contract procurements.

Jonathan is our most trusted adviser and best in class in the government contracting industry.

He has expertise in several areas and is always able to provide business-friendly, practical and timely advice.

Jon is simply one of the leading and best government contract counsels in the world. He is our go-to attorney for our most challenging and complex government contract issues. He is always incredibly responsive and there for us in moments that matter.

Jonathan clearly has subject matter expertise regarding government FCA cases. He has many years experience, provides sophisticated and practical legal counsel and never loses sight of what matters to the client.

He has unparalleled knowledge, experience and customer service.

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Townsend Bourne

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Band 1

Townsend Bourne is recognized for her prowess in cybersecurity and bid protests.

Townsend is a phenomenal asset to my organization. She brings such a wealth of knowledge and experience and is personable and engaging.

Her ability to get to the issue and provide quick advice allows for fast resolution to our concerns.

Townsend is the firm's government contracts cybersecurity expert and the expertise and work product has always been top-notch.

She is keen to understand the business and provide practical advice based on this.

She provides practical advice and is accessible on high-priority matters.

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Keith R. Szeliga

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Band 2

Keith Szeliga is adept at representing clients in bid protest litigation before the GAO, as well as advising contractors on compliance and disputes.

He is keen to understand the business and provide practical advice based on this.

Keith is a protest rockstar.

Keith is an outstanding lawyer. He is reliable, detail-oriented and dedicated to the client.

His strategic insight, keen instincts and persuasive writing consistently produce outstanding results.

He is a great quarterback for the client.

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Ryan Roberts

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Band 5

Ryan Roberts is leader of the firm's government contracts team and handles an array of complex bid protests before the GAO.

He is practical, efficient and effective.

Ryan builds great partnerships with his clients and his depth of knowledge with government contracting allows for a one-stop, meets-all-needs engagement.

Ryan is an extension of our in-house legal team and has great skills in all areas of government contract law.

Christie Alvarez

Associates to watch

Christie Alvarez is noted for her impressive government contracts practice, including on bid protests and compliance issues.

She is able to pressure test different areas and guide clients through in a practical way.

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Government Contracts

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Anne B Perry

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Band 1

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Jonathan S Aronie

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Band 1

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Keith R. Szeliga

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Band 3

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Ryan Roberts

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Band 5

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Townsend Bourne

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Band 5

Christie Alvarez

Associates to watch

Government Contracts: Bid Protests

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Anne B Perry

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Band 1

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Keith R. Szeliga

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Band 2

Government Contracts: Cybersecurity

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Townsend Bourne

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Band 1

Members

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Christie Alvarez

Christopher Loveland

David Douglass

Gregory Barbee

Jonathan S Aronie

Keith R. Szeliga

Ryan Roberts

Head of Department

Scott Roybal

Townsend Bourne

Townsend Bourne

Clients

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Aerojet Rocketdyne

CACI

Comcast

Deloitte

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Norton

Staples

WW Grainger

Industries

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Aerospace & Defense

Communications

Cybersecurity

Electronics

Energy

Environmental

Finance

Healthcare

Information Technology

MRO

Office Products

Software

Transportation