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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. 

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What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 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.

Work Highlights

  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton represented Arlington Capital Partners in its billion-dollar agreement to sell J&J Worldwide Services to CBRE Group. The team advised on the government contracts aspects of the transaction as J&J is a significant federal contractor.

Strengths

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The firm understands our business needs and communication style.

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The team expertly and efficiently handles complex and unique matters.

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The team is able to understand the nuances of client's needs and create tailored solutions and recommendations.

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Sheppard Mullin can handle the most sensitive matters with great skill.

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The team are committed to understanding our business and they are the perfect advocates.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anne B Perry
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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 great and has a very well-rounded government contracts practice.

Anne is unbelievably practical and very concise.

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Jonathan S Aronie
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Jonathan S Aronie
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Band 2
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.

His insights and depth of knowledge is unmatched.

Jonathan's advice is complete and actionable.

Jonathan is an exceptional counselor.

Jonathan has a wealth of knowledge; he has seen and done this work and nothing surprises him.

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Keith R. Szeliga
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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.

Keith is knowledgeable, proactive and creative. He provides extremely high-quality work product efficiently.

He has very deep subject matter expertise and is highly skilled at working through problems.

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Townsend Bourne
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Townsend Bourne
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Band 2
Townsend Bourne is recognized for her prowess in cybersecurity and bid protests.

Townsend’s depth of knowledge on very complex and ever-changing federal government cybersecurity regulations has been extremely valuable.

Townsend consistently provides actionable advice.

Townsend takes the time to understand our business and risk appetite, and she ensures that both of these inform her advice.

Townsend consistently demonstrates exemplary legal skills.

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

He is able to offer insightful, practical advice.

Ryan excels at communicating clearly on complex topics within the government contracts arena. He understands our business and our sector very well.

Ryan Roberts provides thoughtful legal advice and counsel.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Government Contracts
Anne B Perry
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Anne B Perry
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Band 1
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Jonathan S Aronie
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Jonathan S Aronie
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Keith R. Szeliga
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Keith R. Szeliga
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Townsend Bourne
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Townsend Bourne
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Ryan Roberts
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Ryan Roberts
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Government Contracts: Bid Protests
Anne B Perry
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Anne B Perry
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Band 1
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Keith R. Szeliga
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Keith R. Szeliga
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Government Contracts: Cybersecurity
Townsend Bourne
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Townsend Bourne
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Members

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Christopher Loveland

David Douglass

Gregory Barbee

Ryan Roberts

Head of Department

Scott Roybal

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