Crowell & Moring LLP

Crowell & Moring LLP utilizes its exceptionally deep bench in servicing the gamut of government contract matters, including claims, bid protests, costs and accounting disputes, FCA investigations, and M&A transactions. The team boasts long-standing relationships in the defense and aerospace sectors, and with household names in IT, telecoms, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Leadership of the Washington DC-based practice is shared between Peter Eyre, who specializes in suspension and debarment proceedings, as well as transactions, compliance, and investigations; Daniel Forman, a giant in the bid protests space who led the notable challenge by Northrop Grumman where DISA subsequently defended its own corrective action against Booz Allen Hamilton; and Adelicia Cliffe, who also co-chairs the National Security team, and focuses on regulatory counseling and strategic advice. Stephen McBrady is best known for large, complex disputes involving the government, while Amy O’Sullivan leverages small business expertise in leading large bid protests. Nicole Owren-Wiest is a top choice for costs and accounting disputes and is also well-versed in IP and data rights. Anuj Vohra has tapped into the developing trend of state and local bid protests, and Erin Rankin, promoted to partner in January 2023, is an emerging name in costs and accounting. Michelle Coleman, promoted to partner in January 2024, blends together significant expertise in AI and disputes. New additions include Jason Crawford from the DOJ in January 2023, Eric Ransom from in-house in October 2023, and senior counsel Lou Chiarella from the GAO in February 2023.