Leveraging expertise in IP matters, particularly related to complex and emerging technologies, Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s government contracts team splits its time between disputes and litigation, investigations, M&A, and regulatory advice. The practice is based in Washington DC, and led by Jeffery Chiow, who represents aerospace and defense contractors in bid protests of enterprise significance, alongside Michael Schaengold, who has substantial experience in FCA matters, government investigations, and litigation. Jennifer Zucker, who boasts active top security clearance, is highly regarded by aerospace, defense, and intelligence community contractors for both classified and unclassifed work. In addition to bet-the-company protests before the COFC and GAO, Shomari Wade has developed specialisms in small business matters and government contract finance. Melissa Prusock, who focuses on FCA actions, investigations, and audits, was promoted to shareholder in February 2023. Scott Schipma left the firm in February 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Greenberg Traurig's government contracts practice has helped our company win a series of protests as well as a DJ at the COFC. Their understanding of the law, as well as their keen sense for tactics and strategy delivers results. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jennifer Zucker and her team consistently deliver outstanding work under the most demanding schedules. Her commitment and availability to our company is unmatched. She is highly intelligent, diligent, and accessible. She is a remarkable professional.’
‘Christopher O'Brien has performed with literal seconds on the clock.’
‘Greenberg Traurig has a solid team. Jennifer Zucker and Jeff Chiow, in particular, are noted practitioners in the government contracts space.’
‘Jennifer Zucker has a deep understanding of the military and classified matters.’
‘Jeffery Chiow is one of the top bid protest attorneys in the field.’
Key clients
- Amentum
- BAE Systems
- The Boston Consulting Group and its cleared subsidiary BCG Federal
- CGI Federal
- FEDITC LLC
- Life Science Logistics
- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control/Rotary and Mission Systems
- True Anomaly
- Tyonek Native Corp.
- Wells Fargo Equipment Finance
Work highlights
- Assisted FEDITC with 9 bid protests, including challenging an over $80m SOCOM enterprise cybersecurity operations contract.
- Acted for Life Science Logistics in twice successfully challenging a more than $230m procurement related to warehousing and deployment services at the Strategic National Stockpile.
- Assisted Airspace Data with realizing the first operational use of its software to grant commercial aircraft access to normally-restricted DOD airspace.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeffery Chiow, Michael Schaengold