Arnold & Porter

Complementing a strong reputation in high-stakes bid protests, Arnold & Porter is equally proficient in False Claims Act investigations and litigation, contract disputes, national security matters, and specialized M&A support for government contractors. The team regularly caters to issues impacting key industries including defense, aerospace, IT, healthcare, pharma and life sciences, collaborating with antitrust, white collar, and privacy partners from across the firm. The core team, housed in Washington DC, is led by Kara Daniels, whose work encompasses bid protests, false claims investigations, and compliance advice. Craig Holman is similarly focused, though with more of an emphasis on litigation, as well as prime-sub and APA disputes. Kristen Ittig is the resident expert on Buy American and trade compliance, and is particularly sought after by small businesses and life sciences clients. Michael McGill services PE clients and start-ups, counseling entities new to the government contracts space. Charles Blanchard has strong ties to the defense and aerospace sectors, and is frequently retained for pre-litigation negotiations. Chicago-based Michael Barnicle offers extensive experience in defense sector and DOD cybersecurity litigation. Sonia Tabriz has developed a niche in complex costs and pricing, and was also instrumental in the recent successful Recreation.gov class action defense. Paul Pompeo and Mark Colley retired in January and June 2023, respectively.