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Reed Smith LLPPartner
Sep. 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Howard University School of LawAdjunct Professor of Law - Government Contracts
Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2022Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Washington Bar Association, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer
Jun. 2021 - Jun. 2022
Wiley Rein LLPGovernment Contracts Partner
Jan. 2021 - Aug. 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Wiley Rein LLPGovernment Contracts Senior Associate
Nov. 2015 - Dec. 2020Washington D.C. Metro AreaCounsel and represent large and small government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients on a range of legal issues. Litigates bid protests before federal government agencies, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), as well as Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claims before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) and in federal district courts. Represents clients in size protests before the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disputes, False Claims Act (FCA) matters, and government investigations involving procurement integrity, ethics, and conflict of interest statutes. Regularly counsels clients on compliance with various procurement laws and regulations.
Blank Rome LLPGovernment Contracts Associate
Nov. 2014 - Nov. 2015Washington D.C. Metro AreaCounseled clients on matters related to compliance with federal procurement laws and regulations, including the the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Contract Disputes Act, the False Claims Act, and the Procurement Integrity Act. Represented clients in matters related to contract changes, claims and disputes, as well as bid protests and terminations.
Hollingsworth LLPLitigation Associate
Jan. 2012 - Oct. 2014Washington, DCCivil Litigator in leading litigation firm for complex trial and appellate work on behalf of corporate clients defending against claims related to pharmaceutical products liability, government contracts, toxic torts and more. • Complex Litigation: Served on national defense counsel team representing major drug manufacturer in multidistrict litigation (MDL).
• Pleadings & Discovery: Drafted pleadings and discovery demands, including interrogatories and document requests. Reviewed and analyzed plaintiffs’ discovery. Assisted medical experts in drafting expert reports, and deposed fact witnesses. • Motions & Trial: Drafted discovery and dispositive motions. Assisted in trial preparation and served on trial team, working on trial strategies, motions in limine, pre-trial orders, preparation of evidence and exhibits, compilation of witness lists, drafting bench memos, and more. Researched evidentiary issues for appellate briefs.
• Litigation Management: Supervised and worked closely with local counsel across the country.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Grants Portfolio and Policy Manager
Jul. 2011 - Jan. 2012Washington, DCServed at the headquarters of the federal agency responsible for civilian space program, for aeronautics and aerospace research, and for applications of that research, including Space Shuttles, the International Space Station (ISS), and launch operations. • Policy Analysis & Grants Management: Advised Assistant Administrator on strategies and approaches for increasing effectiveness of NASA’s education outreach efforts through effective management and oversight of Agency investments. Conducted an in-depth legislative, policy, and regulatory analysis on agency policies, grants, and programs.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Acting Director, Legislative Research & Analysis Division
Nov. 2010 - Jul. 2011Washington, DC• Federal Legislation: Collected, reviewed, and analyzed legislative proposals from all NASA directorates, offices, and field Centers. Briefed entire senior staff of NASA on details of proposals, and made recommendations as to which should be proposed to Congress. Coordinated briefings to and approvals from NASA Administrator, OMB, Congressional Committees, and others to secure passage of NASA’s proposed federal legislation. Selected while completing law degree.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Law Clerk, Office of the General Counsel, Contracts & Procurment Practice Group
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2009Washington, DC• Federal Government Contracts & Procurement: Researched and advised on projects related to a highly-contested bid protest and awarding of a major contract.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Legislative Liaison, Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
Jan. 2006 - Nov. 2010Washington, DC• Agency Representation on Capitol Hill: Tracked legislation and represented the Agency on matters relating to a portfolio of NASA offices, including procurement, small business programs, safety and mission assurance, aeronautics research, engineering, and education. Assisted those offices with complying with federal laws and regulations, including reporting and budgeting requirements.
Texas Southern UniversityAdjunct Professor, Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2005Houston, TexasTaught Federal Budgeting course to undergraduate and graduate students.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Congressional & Legislative Liaison
Aug. 2002 - Jan. 2006Houston, Texas AreaServed at NASA’s center for spaceflight training, research, and flight control. JSC is the base of the U.S. astronaut corps, training center for astronauts from the U.S. and its international partners, and control center for all U.S. spaceflight. • Legislative Outreach: Served as a liaison to NASA’s main Office of Legislative Affairs based in Washington.Tracked proposed and pending federal legislation impacting NASA and JSC. Reached out to Members of Congress to educate and engage them on NASA’s mission. Sponsored and hosted events for national, regional, and community leaders to gain support for NASA.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Presidential Management Fellow, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Aug. 2000 - Aug. 2002Houston, Texas AreaSelected for competitive Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policy fellowship. Served as an embedded CFO budget and procurement analyst in International Space Station (ISS) Program Office and Space & Life Sciences Program Office.
• Contract Compliance: Monitored and evaluated performance under vendor and service agreements related to the construction, support, and function of ISS and various space medicine projects.
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