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Jonathan S Aronie

Jonathan S Aronie

USA 2026

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Jonathan Aronie counsels companies of all sizes in government contracts matters, including internal, OIG and DOJ investigations, False Claims Act litigation, bid protests, claims and regulatory compliance. With more than 30 years of practice in Washington, D.C., he has built strong relationships with federal regulators and is ranked nationwide in Government Contracts by Chambers USA (2014-2025).

Conducting internal investigations—whether prompted by government enforcement actions or internal whistleblowers—litigating under the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions, conducting “legal pre-mortems” and developing practical compliance programs are key elements of his practice, along with advising on the FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule. Jonathan frequently represents clients before the DOJ, GAO, GSA, various OIGs and SDOs, and other defense and civilian agencies. Cleared at the highest levels, he also counsels clients in classified matters.

Jonathan has written countless articles and co-authored the leading treatise on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program, now in its 25th edition. A regular speaker at national and international forums, he also served on the ABA Task Force that drafted guidance on the FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule.

As part of his investigations practice, Jonathan was appointed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana as the federal monitor over the New Orleans Police Department, overseeing compliance with a sweeping consent decree that ended successfully in 2025. He also served as deputy independent monitor of the Metropolitan Police Department under an agreement between the DOJ and the District of Columbia.

Jonathan is the founder and leader of the firm’s Organizational Integrity Group, a cross-disciplinary team of litigators, regulatory specialists, federal monitors and ex-prosecutors. The group helps organizations manage legal, business, reputational and regulatory risks that threaten organizational integrity.

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Government Contracts - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Strengths

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

    Government ContractsChambers Guide to the USA
  • He has expertise in several areas and is always able to provide business-friendly, practical and timely advice.

    Government ContractsChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

    Government ContractsChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

    Government ContractsChambers Guide to the USA
  • He has unparalleled knowledge, experience and customer service.

    Government ContractsChambers Guide to the USA

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