Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Rein LLP matches its strong reputation in bid protests with an exemplary showing in other central tenets of government contracts, including claims and appeals, and internal and government investigations. A deep core bench based in Washington DC is on hand to assist clients in a range of industries, spanning defense and aerospace, energy, IT, and healthcare. Veteran bid protests attorney Paul Khoury, whose practice covers litigation, mandatory disclosures, FCA actions, and suspension and debarment proceedings, leads the team alongside Scott McCaleb, a key asset for major aerospace and defense contractors in bet-the-company matters. Jon Burd is a trusted advisor for clients such as Boeing and Amentum, and fields expertise in investigations involving complex weapons systems, satellite technologies, and intelligence programs. Tracye Howard is a font of knowledge on regulatory and supply chain queries. John Prairie works across the breadth of government contract matters, and has developed a historically large claim before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals for Supreme Foodservice. Brian Walsh is best known in bid protests, with further proficiencies in claims and investigations. Gary Ward takes the lead on cost accounting rules, IP, and data rights, while Cara Sizemore, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, is well-versed in domestic preference rules.