K&L Gates

K&L Gates offers a full government contracts service covering counseling, litigation, and regulatory representation to contractors in defense, IT, healthcare, construction, and emerging technologies. Collaboration with the firm’s public policy, IP, and international trade specialists also provides seamless access to advice on legal and business solutions in navigating federal, state, and local government relationships. Dallas-based Sheila Armstrong has assumed leadership of the team, and draws on a wealth of experience in cradle-to-grave procurement matters, including compliance, investigations, FCA defenses, and bid protests. In Newark, Rebecca Freed, who joined in July 2023 from Genova Burns LLC, assists with the regulatory frameworks surrounding procurement processes.