Ranking tables
Government Contracts | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Angela B Styles Akin18 Years Ranked
Anne B Perry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP12 Years Ranked
Craig Holman Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked- Damien Specht Morrison Foerster11 Years Ranked
Daniel P Graham McDermott Will & Schulte16 Years Ranked
Daniel R Forman Crowell & Moring LLP14 Years Ranked
James J McCullough Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP21 Years Ranked
Jason Carey Covington & Burling LLP13 Years Ranked
John R. Prairie Mayer Brown LLP11 Years Ranked
Kara Daniels Arnold & Porter11 Years Ranked
Kevin Mullen Morrison Foerster16 Years Ranked
Michael F Mason Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked- Neil O'Donnell Rogers Joseph O'Donnell21 Years Ranked
Nicole J Owren-Wiest Crowell & Moring LLP15 Years Ranked
Paul F Khoury Wiley19 Years Ranked
Richard P Rector DLA Piper LLP (US)21 Years Ranked
Scott M McCaleb Wiley20 Years Ranked
- Aaron Silberman Rogers Joseph O'Donnell11 Years Ranked
Amy C. Hoang Seyfarth Shaw LLP7 Years Ranked
Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan Crowell & Moring LLP8 Years Ranked
J. Alex Ward Morrison Foerster8 Years Ranked
Jason N. Workmaster Miller & Chevalier Chartered6 Years Ranked
Jessica Abrahams Faegre Drinker8 Years Ranked
Jonathan S Aronie Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP12 Years Ranked
Jonathan Shaffer Haynes and Boone, LLP11 Years Ranked
Justin Chiarodo Blank Rome LLP9 Years Ranked
Kristen Ittig Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
Peter Eyre Crowell & Moring LLP12 Years Ranked
Richard J Vacura King & Spalding LLP19 Years Ranked
Robert Nichols Nichols Law LLP11 Years Ranked
Susan B. Cassidy Covington & Burling LLP7 Years Ranked- Sharon L. LarkinThe Larkin Law Group
Adelicia R. Cliffe Crowell & Moring LLP7 Years Ranked
Andrew E Shipley WilmerHale9 Years Ranked
Andy Liu Law Office of Andy Liu, PLLC5 Years Ranked
Aron Beezley Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP7 Years Ranked
Brian Walsh Wiley9 Years Ranked
David B Robbins Jenner & Block LLP4 Years Ranked
David Black Holland & Knight LLP15 Years Ranked- David F Dowd Holland & Knight LLP16 Years Ranked
Dismas Locaria Venable LLP6 Years Ranked
Frederic M Levy Covington & Burling LLP12 Years Ranked
Jamie Tabb Vinson & Elkins LLP9 Years Ranked
Jeffery M Chiow Greenberg Traurig, LLP9 Years Ranked
John E Jensen Pillsbury13 Years Ranked
Jon Burd Wiley8 Years Ranked
Jonathan Frankel Frankel PLLC9 Years Ranked
Keith R. Szeliga Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP5 Years Ranked
Kevin P Connelly Vedder Price8 Years Ranked
Michael D. McGill Arnold & Porter11 Years Ranked
Michael J. Anstett Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP5 Years Ranked
Paul Hurst Steptoe LLP8 Years Ranked
Peter B Hutt II Covington & Burling LLP8 Years Ranked
Peter Dungan Miles & Stockbridge PC4 Years Ranked
Ray Biagini Covington & Burling LLP14 Years Ranked
Seth Locke WilmerHale7 Years Ranked
Steven Masiello Dentons US LLP7 Years Ranked
Thomas Lemmer Dentons LLP11 Years Ranked
Tina D. Reynolds Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
Todd R. Overman Bass, Berry & Sims PLC5 Years Ranked
Adam Lasky Seyfarth Shaw LLP2 Years Ranked
Alexander Ginsberg Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP5 Years Ranked
Alexander Major McCarter & English LLP5 Years Ranked
Anne Robinson Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Brian Waagner Husch Blackwell LLP5 Years Ranked
David Fletcher Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
David R Johnson Vinson & Elkins LLP19 Years Ranked
Dawn E Stern DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Dominique Casimir Blank Rome LLP3 Years Ranked
Holly Roth Holland & Knight LLP11 Years Ranked
Howard Roth Smith Currie Oles LLP5 Years Ranked
Jeffrey A Belkin Alston & Bird LLP14 Years Ranked
Jennifer Zucker Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
Jessica Sharron Alston & Bird LLP7 Years Ranked
Joe Martinez Dentons US LLP5 Years Ranked
John G Horan Faegre Drinker5 Years Ranked
Kayleigh Scalzo Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
Kelley P Doran Perkins Coie LLP11 Years Ranked
Kyle Jefcoat Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Lawrence Block Winston & Strawn LLP5 Years Ranked- Michael Schaengold Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
Noah Bleicher Jenner & Block LLP3 Years Ranked
Paul A Debolt Venable LLP13 Years Ranked
Robert K. Huffman Covington & Burling LLP14 Years Ranked
Scott Hommer Venable LLP14 Years Ranked
Stephen McBrady Crowell & Moring LLP3 Years Ranked
Steven Cave King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
Tara Ward McDermott Will & Schulte5 Years Ranked
Todd J Canni BakerHostetler LLP3 Years Ranked
Tracye Howard Wiley9 Years Ranked
Alejandro Sarria Miller & Chevalier Chartered3 Years Ranked
Brad Jorgensen DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
Dana Pashkoff Faegre Drinker1 Years Ranked
Daniel Cook DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
David Bodenheimer Nichols Law LLP12 Years Ranked
Devon Hewitt Potomac Law Group1 Years Ranked
Edmund Amorosi Haynes and Boone, LLP1 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Jochum Blank Rome LLP2 Years Ranked
Eric Crusius Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP1 Years Ranked
Erica Bakies Seyfarth Shaw LLP6 Years Ranked
Franklin Turner McCarter & English LLP3 Years Ranked
Gunjan Talati Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP4 Years Ranked
Hal Perloff Husch Blackwell LLP5 Years Ranked
Kelly Buroker Vedder Price PC3 Years Ranked
Luke Meier Blank Rome LLP1 Years Ranked- Mark Linderman Rogers Joseph O'Donnell1 Years Ranked
Marques Peterson Pillsbury1 Years Ranked
Rebecca E Pearson Taft1 Years Ranked
Richard Arnholt Bass, Berry & Sims PLC3 Years Ranked
Richard Raleigh, Jr. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP1 Years Ranked- Robert Tompkins Holland & Knight LLP8 Years Ranked
Sam Knowles DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Scott A. Freling Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
Scott M. Heimberg Akin5 Years Ranked
Stacy Hadeka Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
Stephen Ramaley Miles & Stockbridge PC1 Years Ranked
Townsend Bourne Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP2 Years Ranked
Zachary Prince Haynes and Boone, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Alexander B. Hastings Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP1 Years Ranked
Amanda Sherwood Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
Caitlin Conroy Steptoe LLP3 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Leavy Winston & Strawn LLP1 Years Ranked
Lindsay Paulin Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
Locke Bell Morrison Foerster2 Years Ranked
Nathan Castellano Freshfields US LLP1 Years Ranked
Ryan Roberts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP1 Years Ranked
Sandeep Nandivada Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
Sonia Tabriz Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
Teddie Arnold Seyfarth Shaw LLP1 Years Ranked
Tyler Evans Steptoe LLP1 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S David A Churchill
Morrison Foerster | Government Contracts2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedDavid Churchill has notable expertise in contentious government contracts matters, regularly handling protests and internal investigations, as well as inquiries by the DOJ and DOD.
S John Pachter
Haynes and Boone, LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedJohn Pachter has over five decades of experience in the field and he continues to represent clients in bid protests and subcontractor disputes.
S Joseph D West
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedJoseph West is a highly experienced government contracts attorney who represents clients in high-stakes litigation and investigations, and assists government contractors with pressing regulatory compliance concerns.
Band 1

1 Angela B Styles
Akin | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedAngela Styles has a diverse government contracts practice, assisting in the full range of disputes, with recent experience advising clients on ethics and compliance issues in connection to their federal contracts.
1 Anne B Perry
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedAnne Perry is a distinguished figure in this space and is widely revered for her expert representation of clients in high-stakes bid protests.
1 Craig Holman
Arnold & Porter | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedCraig Holman has broad expertise in investigations, dispute resolution and bid protests. He has extensive experience in front of the US Government Accountability Office.1 Damien Specht
Morrison Foerster | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedDamien Specht is endorsed by interviewees for his strong transactional expertise. He also assists government contractors with regulatory compliance and M&A mandates.

1 Daniel P Graham
McDermott Will & Schulte | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedDaniel Graham leads the government contracts group at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. He is highly regarded for his strengths in dispute resolution, regularly arguing cases before the Court of Federal Claims and GAO. He also advises clients on compliance, contract negotiations and cost accounting.
1 Daniel R Forman
Crowell & Moring LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedDaniel Forman is recognized for his prowess in bid protests, arguing high-stakes cases before the Court of Federal Claims. He also has significant experience guiding government contractors through internal investigations.
1 James J McCullough
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJames McCullough has built a sterling reputation for his government contracts practice. He is considered an expert in bid protests, notably acting on behalf of clients within the aerospace and defense sector.
1 Jason Carey
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJason Carey is widely considered one of the country's foremost bid protests lawyers. He also assists clients with commercial litigation and provides complex regulatory guidance.
1 John R. Prairie
Mayer Brown LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedJohn Prairie brings a wealth of experience to his government contracts practice, offering significant expertise in False Claims Act, compliance matters and bid protests.
1 Kara Daniels
Arnold & Porter | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedKara Daniels has extensive experience representing contractors in bid protests, particularly those in the aerospace and technology sectors, bringing an impressive track record of success before the US Government Accountability Office. She leads the firm's government contracts and national security practice.
1 Kevin Mullen
Morrison Foerster | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedKevin Mullen represents a myriad of major clients who call upon his extensive experience arguing cases before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims.
1 Michael F Mason
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedMichael Mason is an acclaimed government contracts attorney who assists clients with litigation and complex regulatory questions. He regularly represents clients in bid protests and investigations.1 Neil O'Donnell
Rogers Joseph O'Donnell | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedNeil O'Donnell is a deeply seasoned litigator with a wealth of experience handling contract procurement matters and representing clients in bid protests before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims.
1 Nicole J Owren-Wiest
Crowell & Moring LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedNicole Owren-Wiest assists clients on a range of government contract matters, including bid protests, cost accounting and compliance.
1 Paul F Khoury
Wiley | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedPaul Khoury is recognized for his bid protest expertise. He has extensive knowledge of compliance matters as they relate to government procurement, and is highly sought by clients in the aerospace sector.

1 Richard P Rector
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedRichard Rector has over three decades' experience in government contracts, acting for clients in the full range of disputes, including bid protests and False Claims Act investigations.
1 Scott M McCaleb
Wiley | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedScott McCaleb has an impressive track record representing clients in high-stakes bid protests before the GAO. He is also noted for his handling of internal investigations and contract procurement matters.
Band 2
2 Aaron Silberman
Rogers Joseph O'Donnell | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedAaron Silberman works on behalf of major subcontractors and manufacturers, notably within the transport sector, in terminations, bid protests and contract claims.
2 Amy C. Hoang
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedCochairing the firm's government contracts practice, Amy Hoang is renowned in the market for her exceptional ability to represent contractors in bid protests and internal investigations, as well as provide compliance counsel.

2 Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan
Crowell & Moring LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedAmy Laderberg O'Sullivan's particular areas of focus include bid protests, which are regularly brought before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims.
2 J. Alex Ward
Morrison Foerster | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedAlex Ward has significant experience representing clients in bid protests before the GAO, as well as handling ASBCA appeals and investigations.
2 Jason N. Workmaster
Miller & Chevalier Chartered | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJason Workmaster wins acclaim for his broad knowledge of federal contract claims and cost disputes, often representing clients in the IT and technology sectors.
2 Jessica Abrahams
Faegre Drinker | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedJessica Abrahams advises government contractors on the full range of disputes, regulatory compliance matters and procurement issues. She also has significant experience handling bid protests before the GAO.
2 Jonathan S Aronie
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJonathan Aronie brings a wealth of experience to his government contracts practice, with expertise extending to False Claims Act investigations, bid protests and contract procurements.
2 Jonathan Shaffer
Haynes and Boone, LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedJonathan Shaffer handles significant bid protests at the Court of Federal Claims and the GAO.
2 Justin Chiarodo
Blank Rome LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedJustin Chiarodo acts for clients in bid protests and investigations, as well as providing regulatory compliance counsel. He bolsters his practice with significant transactional expertise, advising clients such as government contractors on all matters relating to M&A.
2 Kristen Ittig
Arnold & Porter | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedKristen Ittig has a broad government contracts practice, and is well versed in handling M&A, bid protests and compliance matters.
2 Peter Eyre
Crowell & Moring LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedPeter Eyre has a notable transactional practice, advising clients on complex due diligence, bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and contract negotiations.
2 Richard J Vacura
King & Spalding LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedRichard Vacura continues to represent contractors in investigations and defend them against False Claims Act allegations, as well as having notable experience handling compliance in relation to contract procurements.
2 Robert Nichols
Nichols Law LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedRobert Nichols has a notable government contracts practice with extensive experience handling False Claims Act investigations and arguing significant bid protests before the GAO.
2 Susan B. Cassidy
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSusan Cassidy regularly handles both contentious and non-contentious government contract matters, including investigations and regulatory concerns. She is renowned for her experience in advising on cybersecurity issues.
Band 3

3 Adelicia R. Cliffe
Crowell & Moring LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAdelicia Cliffe has a strong reputation for her government contracts practice, with specialist knowledge of Trade Agreements Act compliance and GSA schedule concerns.
3 Andrew E Shipley
WilmerHale | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedAndrew Shipley is an experienced government contracts attorney with deep expertise in bid protests. He has a noteworthy client roster which spans across the aerospace, technology and construction sectors.
3 Andy LiuLaw Office of Andy Liu, PLLC | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAndy Liu's broad practice encompasses a range of issues on behalf of government contractors including investigations, qui tam litigation and bid protests.
3 Aron Beezley
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAron Beezley has built a strong government contracts practice, with increasing prominence in bid protests and complex contractual disputes.
3 Brian Walsh
Wiley | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedBrian Walsh represents an impressive portfolio of clients on a wide range of government contract matters. He offers significant expertise when handling high-stakes bid protests.
3 David B Robbins
Jenner & Block LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDavid Robbins is widely recognized for his expertise in government contracts ethics, compliance, white-collar defense, False Claims Act defense, in addition to suspension and debarment defense matters.
3 David Black
Holland & Knight LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDavid Black has a strong track record of successfully representing clients in significant bid protests before the GAO. He also handles prime-subcontractor disputes and advises on contract procurements.3 David F Dowd
Holland & Knight LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedDavid Dowd advises on governance issues and litigation, with extensive experience arguing major bid protests before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims.
3 Dismas LocariaVenable LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDismas Locaria has a wide-ranging government contracts practice, representing clients in procurement, False Claims Act litigation and disclosure matters. He is recognized by sources for his suspension and debarment expertise.
3 Frederic M Levy
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedFrederic Levy draws on years of experience handling complex government contract disputes, with notable expertise in suspension and debarment matters.
3 Jamie Tabb
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJamie Tabb impresses with his ability to handle a host of issues, from litigating bid protests to advising clients on regulatory compliance.
3 Jeffery M Chiow
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJeffery Chiow represents multinational companies and major contractors in GAO bid protests and federal procurement matters.
3 John E Jensen
Pillsbury | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJohn Jensen's areas of focus include bid protests, investigations and advising on M&A involving government contractors.
3 Jon Burd
Wiley | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedJon Burd has a noteworthy government contracts practice, with particular areas of focus including ASBCA appeals and bid protests and clients in the Aviation sector.
3 Jonathan Frankel
Frankel PLLC | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedManaging partner Jonathan Frankel is recognized for his extensive representation of defense and national security contractors in bid protests before the GAO.Key sectorsAviation and Aerospace|Defence and Space|Government and Public Sector|Health and Life Sciences|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
3 Keith R. Szeliga
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKeith Szeliga is adept at representing clients in bid protest litigation before the GAO, as well as advising contractors on compliance and disputes.
3 Kevin P Connelly
Vedder Price | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedKevin Connelly has broad experience in contractual disputes and bid protests and regularly advises on implications for government contractors arising during M&A.
3 Michael D. McGill
Arnold & Porter | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMichael McGill has significant experience handling a wide range of commercial disputes on behalf of government contractors, as well as tackling thorny bid protests before the Government Accountability Office, the US Court of Federal Claims and other forums.
3 Michael J. Anstett
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMichael Anstett's practice covers both transactional matters and litigation, with recent work involving significant M&A as well as bid protests before the GAO.
3 Paul Hurst
Steptoe LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedPaul Hurst chairs the firm's government contracts practice and provides his clients with seasoned regulatory and legislative advice. He regularly represents contractors in bid protests and investigations.
3 Peter B Hutt II
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedPeter Hutt retains his strong reputation for his expertise in advising on False Claims Act litigation, but he also assists government contractors with an extensive range of other matters, including government investigations and costs issues.
3 Peter Dungan
Miles & Stockbridge PC | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedPeter Dungan draws from a wealth of experience to counsel clients on contracting matters, attracting particular praise for his abilities in bid protests and related litigation.
3 Ray Biagini
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedRay Biagini is a go-to figure for many major government contractors to defend against high-stakes tort claims.
3 Seth Locke
WilmerHale | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSeth Locke represents clients in a broad array of disputes, including bid protests, contract terminations and costs claims.

3 Steven Masiello
Dentons US LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSteven Masiello chairs the firm's government contracts practice and is regularly called upon by clients for guidance in cost accounting matters. He also provides counsel on compliance and due diligence issues.
3 Thomas Lemmer
Dentons LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedThomas Lemmer comes recommended for his expertise in cost disputes and is regularly sought out by defense contractors for representation across a range of cost accounting issues.
3 Tina D. Reynolds
Morrison Foerster | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedTina Reynolds is commended for her ability to advise clients from the biotechnology and technology sectors on a range of issues, from contract negotiations to internal investigations.
3 Todd R. Overman
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC | Government Contracts2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedA significant part of Todd Overman's practice lies in handling large transactions, although he also has extensive experience representing clients in bid protests, litigation and complex M&A matters.
Band 4

4 Adam Lasky
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAdam Lasky is well regarded for his burgeoning practice advising clients on substantial bid protests and contract disputes.
4 Alexander Ginsberg
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAlex Ginsberg routinely demonstrates his ability to represent government contractors before the GAO.
4 Alexander Major
McCarter & English LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAs cohead of the government contracts team, Alexander Major has extensive experience in the space, with strength across a range of areas, including contract disputes and FCA issues. He is well-versed in advising clients on cybersecurity compliance issues.

4 Anne Robinson
Latham & Watkins LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAnne Robinson offers clients high-quality advice with regard to bid protests before federal agencies and allegations made under the False Claims Act.

4 Brian Waagner
Husch Blackwell LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBrian Waagner is held in high regard for his ability to handle complex disputes such as bid protests, as well as provide counsel on compliance and contract administration.
4 David Fletcher
Cooley LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDavid Fletcher is a partner in Cooley LLP's government contracts group. He is called upon by contractors from the IT, engineering and technology sectors to advise on a host of issues, including compliance, M&A and bid protests.
4 David R Johnson
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedDavid Johnson has noteworthy prowess in bid protests, and regularly represents clients before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims.
4 Dawn E Stern
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDawn Stern is noted for her proficiency in advising government contractors on complex issues of compliance relating to cybersecurity obligations. Additionally, she is well-versed in handling contentious government contracting matters, including bid protests and contract disputes.

4 Dominique Casimir
Blank Rome LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDominique Casimir is well regarded for her work in the government contracts litigation space. She acts on behalf of contractors in a number of industries including healthcare, defense and professional services.
4 Holly Roth
Holland & Knight LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedHolly Roth is routinely called upon to represent clients in high-stakes bid protests, suspension and debarment matters, and other claims. She has further experience providing clients with counsel on internal investigations.
4 Howard Roth
Smith Currie Oles LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedHoward Roth's specific areas of focus include handling claims under the Contract Disputes Act. He also has experience dealing with bid protests and issues arising from the Other Transactions Authority.
4 Jeffrey A Belkin
Alston & Bird LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedJeffrey Belkin is best known for his representation of clients in the healthcare space in contentious and noncontentious government contracts matters. His practice includes acting in bid protests and advising on M&A.
4 Jennifer Zucker
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJennifer Zucker is recognized for her adept handling of significant bid protests for a wide array of clients.
4 Jessica Sharron
Alston & Bird LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedJessica Sharron has developed a strong government contracts practice, with notable experience of advising clients in the healthcare sector on bid protests and investigations.
4 Joe Martinez
Dentons US LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJoe Martinez is commended for his ability to advise clients on cost accounting issues and performance disputes.
4 John G Horan
Faegre Drinker | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJohn Horan has a broad government contracts practice. He is experienced in matters involving bid protests, internal investigations and contract claims.
4 Kayleigh Scalzo
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKayleigh Scalzo has a burgeoning practice in the government contracts arena, with a strong reputation in handling complex bid protests before the GAO.
4 Kelley P Doran
Perkins Coie LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedKelley Doran has a broad government contract practice, offering expertise in bid protests, contractual claims and regulatory compliance.
4 Kyle Jefcoat
Latham & Watkins LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedKyle Jefcoat receives high praise for his broad government contracts practice, which includes strengths in bid protests and issues related to the False Claims Act.
4 Lawrence Block
Winston & Strawn LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedLawrence Block of Winston & Strawn LLP has a diverse practice handling significant bid protests before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims, as well as internal investigations.4 Michael Schaengold
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMichael Schaengold has amassed a strong reputation for his bid protest work before the GAO and Court of Federal Claims.

4 Noah Bleicher
Jenner & Block LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedNoah Bleicher focuses his practice on matters relating to procurement, particularly in handling bid protests, stemming from the insight gained from his service at the GAO. He frequently represents clients drawn from a range of industries in high-stakes protest litigation.
4 Paul A DeboltVenable LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedPaul Debolt advises clients on a broad range of government contracts matters. His particular areas of focus include conducting due diligence in relation to mergers and acquisitions of contractors, and representing clients in a variety of disputes, including bid protests.
4 Robert K. Huffman
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedRobert Huffman is singled out by interviewees for his expertise in False Claims Act litigation. He also handles investigations and contract procurements for major contractors.

4 Scott HommerVenable LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedScott Hommer is an experienced government contracts attorney who represents contractors in a range of disputes, bid protests and transactional matters.
4 Stephen McBrady
Crowell & Moring LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedStephen McBrady is recognized for his significant expertise litigating claims involving the US Government. He routinely handles high-value claims before the CBCA and the ASBCA.
4 Steven Cave
King & Spalding LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSteven Cave focuses his practice on providing transactional assistance and compliance advice, with notable experience of advising clients in the IT, consulting and pharmaceutical sectors.
4 Tara Ward
McDermott Will & Schulte | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedTara Ward has a growing reputation for her extensive experience in assisting clients with claims under the Contract Disputes Act and disputes before the GAO.
4 Todd J Canni
BakerHostetler LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedTodd Canni coleads the BakerHostetler LLP's government contracts practice. He has stand-out experience representing government contractors before the US Department of Defense Suspension Debarment office. He displays prowess in handling complex FCA qui tam cases.
4 Tracye Howard
Wiley | Government Contracts2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedTracye Howard is recognized for her representation of contractors and subcontractors in bid protests before the GAO. She also offers counsel related to small business matters and provides compliance advice.
Band 5

5 Alejandro Sarria
Miller & Chevalier Chartered | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAlejandro Sarria has an impressive track record acting on behalf of significant government contracting clients. He is regularly called upon to litigate a variety of contracting claims such as contract disputes, bid protests and civil litigation arising from government operations.
5 Brad Jorgensen
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBrad Jorgensen is regularly engaged by leading government contractors on complex M&A matters.

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5 Daniel Cook
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedDaniel Cook assists government contractors on a broad array of matters including bid protests and cost disputes. He boasts notable experience advising medical device manufacturers.
5 David Bodenheimer
Nichols Law LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedDavid Bodenheimer handles a range of cost disputes and bid protests for government contractors, routinely appearing before the GAO.
5 Devon Hewitt
Potomac Law Group | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDevon Hewitt is a trusted adviser for government contractors of all sizes on GAO investigations and bid protests.

5 Edmund Amorosi
Haynes and Boone, LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedEdmund Amorosi is a well-regarded government contracts practitioner, with particularly valuable insights on litigation and compliance issues for clients in a broad range of industries.

5 Elizabeth Jochum
Blank Rome LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedElizabeth Jochum has particularly impressive experience in major bid protests as a key part of her strong government contracts practice.
5 Eric Crusius
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedEric Crusius of Hunton Andrews Kurth has extensive experience on bid protests and cybersecurity mandates in the government contracts space.

5 Erica Bakies
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedErica Bakies has a growing government contracts practice, with particular prowess in bid protests. She also offers compliance counsel to major contractors and is adept at handling internal investigations.
5 Franklin Turner
McCarter & English LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedFranklin Turner coleads the firm's government contracts and global trade practice group. His wide-ranging practice sees him routinely dealing with government contracting matters including bid protests, M&A transactions, internal investigations and costs disputes. He has experience handling issues related to the US Small Business Administration.
5 Gunjan Talati
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedGunjan Talati showcases an impressive breadth of work, with notable strength guiding clients on compliance and bid protest matters before the GAO.
5 Hal Perloff
Husch Blackwell LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedHal Perloff is well regarded for the work he carries out on behalf of government contractors. He is skilled in handling bid protests as well as breach of contract and general compliance matters.
5 Kelly Buroker
Vedder Price PC | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedKelly Buroker is a member of the firm's government contracts practice group. She is commended for her handling of a range of work in this area, including bid protests before the GAO and the CFC.
5 Luke Meier
Blank Rome LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedLuke Meier demonstrates excellent capabilities on False Claim Act litigation as a central part of his broader government contracts practice.
5 Mark Linderman
Rogers Joseph O'Donnell | Head of Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMark Linderman cochairs the firm's government contracts practice. He is a valued adviser on contract terminations and breaches of contract disputes.

5 Marques Peterson
Pillsbury | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMarques Peterson has an array of experience in significant procurement matters for government contractors. He serves as managing partner of the firm's Washington DC office.

5 Rebecca E Pearson
Taft | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRebecca Pearson of Taft is particularly adept at handling bid protests before the GAO.

5 Richard Arnholt
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedRichard Arnholt is frequently retained by government contractors in bid protests and claims litigation. He demonstrates further capability in handling FCA matters.
5 Richard Raleigh, Jr.
Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRichard Raleigh advises on a range of government contracts issues, with a particular focus on litigation. He splits his time between Womble Bond Dickinson's offices in Washington D.C. and Huntsville, Alabama.
5 Robert Tompkins
Holland & Knight LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedRobert Tompkins is a seasoned government contracts attorney with in-depth knowledge of procurement law, and is known for representing clients in high-stakes bid protests before the Court of Federal Claims.
5 Sam Knowles
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedSam Knowles displays strong capability handling M&A transactions involving government contractors. He is called upon to represent clients in bid protests and to provide counsel on complex compliance issues.
5 Scott A. Freling
Covington & Burling LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedScott Freling is an impressive practitioner handling transactional matters for government contractors. He frequently advises on the complex regulatory compliance matters in M&A transactions which involve contractors.

5 Scott M. Heimberg
Akin | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedScott Heimberg has a breadth of government contracts experience, particularly noted for his adept handling of transactional matters and bid protests.

5 Stacy Hadeka
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedStacy Hadeka has a strong practice with a particular focus on clients in the aerospace and defense sector. She is adept at assisting on bid protests and False Claims Act investigations.

5 Stephen Ramaley
Miles & Stockbridge PC | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedStephen Ramaley is noted for his experience on US Small Business Administration matters, with further capabilities on bid protests.

5 Townsend Bourne
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedTownsend Bourne is recognized for her prowess in cybersecurity and bid protests.
5 Zachary Prince
Haynes and Boone, LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedZachary Prince excels at advising on due diligence for acquisitions in the government contracts space.
Up and Coming
U Alexander B. Hastings
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAlexander Hastings of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius demonstrates a broad government contracts practice. He is particularly noted for his experience on compliance matters and M&A deals.

U Amanda Sherwood
Arnold & Porter | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAmanda Sherwood has a burgeoning practice which sees her regularly advise significant clients on bid protests, cybersecurity and regulatory matters.
U Caitlin Conroy
Steptoe LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedCaitlin Conroy routinely represents clients in industries such as aerospace and defense, technology and healthcare.

U Elizabeth Leavy
Winston & Strawn LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedElizabeth Leavy frequently guides clients on major bid protests before the GAO as well as compliance advice.

U Lindsay Paulin
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedLindsay Paulin serves as cochair of the firm's government contracts practice. She routinely handles litigation and M&A matters for contractors.

U Locke Bell
Morrison Foerster | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedLocke Bell is noted for his proficiency across the government contracts space, including bid protests and transactional matters.
U Nathan Castellano
Freshfields US LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedNathaniel Castellano is a well-rounded government contracts attorney, with particular strength on bid protests and procurement matters.

U Ryan Roberts
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRyan Roberts is leader of the firm's government contracts team and handles an array of complex bid protests before the GAO.

U Sandeep Nandivada
Morrison Foerster | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedSandeep Nandivada is noted for his strong litigation practice, which sees him frequently handle bid protests for major aerospace clients.

U Sonia Tabriz
Arnold & Porter | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedSonia Tabriz is recognized for her excellent government contracts practice, including capably assisting on bid protest matters.
U Teddie Arnold
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedTeddie Arnold assists government contractors on an array of matters, including frequently handling disputes before the Court of Federal Claims.

U Tyler Evans
Steptoe LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedTyler Evans is a partner known for his work representing government contractors in the defense, technology and pharmaceutical sectors. He has experience negotiating contracts and handling IP related issues for his clients.
Associates to watch
Christie Alvarez
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Government Contracts2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedChristie Alvarez is noted for her impressive government contracts practice, including on bid protests and compliance issues.
Sarah Styles
Crowell & Moring LLP | Government Contracts2025 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedSarah Styles' burgeoning practice in this area sees her regularly advise contractor clients on bid protests claims.
Thomas Daley
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Government Contracts2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedThomas Daley is noted for his experience on complex bid protests and investigations.