Practice Areas/Contracts

Practice Area

Former Government Contracts Professionals

Connect with the people who drafted, negotiated, and administered agreements for governments.

Contracts

Agreements built to survive scrutiny

Contracts here means the full discipline: drafting, negotiating, administering, and resolving agreements. The professionals ranked below did that work for governments, where every clause is scrutinized and every dispute is on the record. Reach out directly to the background your agreement needs.

Members in this practice area

Contracts

Showing 1–20 of 61
Ranked by relevance to Contracts from verified member profiles.
Philip J. Davis
Philip J. Davis
Verified1 years of government experience
Government Contracts | Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

AI SummaryPhilip J. Davis served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court. He specializes in government contracts, bid protests, and litigation, with extensive experience in large-scale claims and defense at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.

Current
PartnerWiley Rein LLP
Civil LitigationGovernment Contracts
Former Government
Law ClerkU.S. District Court
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
Corporate LawFalse Claims Act, Qui Tam, & Whistleblower DefenseInternal Investigations+1
Sectors
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, & Component ManufacturingAerospace & DefenseService-Providing Industries+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Rachel Rush
Rachel Rush
19 years of government experience
Communications and Program Management

AI SummaryServed in SAMHSA, FNS, Corporation for National and Community Service, and HRSA; specializes in communications, program management, contract lifecycle management, and IT.

Current
Contract Management, COR 3Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Contracts / ContractingProgram Manager
Former Government
Writer-EditorSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Web Analytics ManagerWriting and Editing
Practice Areas
Communications / PR / LobbyingContractsGovernment Contracts+1
Sectors
CommunicationsInformation Technology Services
Kemala Santi Duewel
Kemala Santi Duewel
15 years of government experience
Strategic Program Management Leader | Contracts & Grants

AI SummaryOver 20 years in strategic program and contract management, specializing in international assistance and crisis operations. Expertise in procurement, policy development, and program optimization.

Current
Senior Program & Procurement AdvisorU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Former Government
White House InternThe White House
Practice Areas
Crisis ManagementGrant ReviewInternational Aid & Assistance +1
Sectors
Government ServicesAdministrative & Support ServicesProfessional & Business Services
Ramona Watts-Sutton
Ramona Watts-Sutton
26 years of government experience
Executive Advisor Federal Acquisition, Contracting

AI SummaryRamona Watts-Sutton served in the Senior Executive Service at the Department of State, managing a $13.5B portfolio. Her roles in procurement and acquisition management, including leading global operations and directing large portfolios, suit her for executive advisory roles in federal acquisition.

Former Government
HeadU.S. Navy
Practice Areas
Consultant/ExpertGovernment ContractsContracts
Sectors
Government Services
Joseph C. Chapelle
Joseph C. Chapelle
Verified5 years of government experience
Co-chair Govt. Litigation Practice Group, Barnes & Thornburg

AI SummaryServed in U.S. Army JAG Corps; specializes in government litigation, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage.

Current
PartnerBarnes & Thornburg LLP
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Agriculture
Former Government
Law ClerkCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
Energy LitigationCommercial DisputesEnvironmental, Social & Governance (ESG)+1
Sectors
EnvironmentProduct DevelopmentInsurance - Specialty+1
Indianapolis, IndianaView Profile →
Ryan Grube
Ryan Grube
11 years of government experience
Project Management | Strategy | Collaboration

AI SummaryRyan Grube served as a Survey Statistician at the U.S. Census Bureau and a Project Manager at the U.S. Department of Transportation, specializing in data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Former Government
Survey StatisticianCensus Bureau
Data AnalystProgram and Project Management
Practice Areas
ContractsGovernment Relations & LobbyingGovernment Affairs & Lobbying+1
Sectors
Data Processing, Hosting, & Related ServicesAir TransportationWholesale Trade+1
Nicholas T. Iliff
Nicholas T. Iliff
Verified12 years of government experience
Government Contracts Attorney at Wiley

AI SummaryNicholas Iliff served in various federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Defense Logistics Agency, specializing in government contracts and litigation.

Current
Government Contracts AttorneyWiley Rein LLP
AttorneyGovernment Contracts
Former Government
Appellate AttorneyU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Federal GovernmentVeterans Support
Practice Areas
ContractsCriminal DefenseGovernment Law & Consulting+1
Sectors
Construction of BuildingsConstructionAerospace & Defense+1
Emily Brait
Emily Brait
Verified1 years of government experience
Associate at Baker & McKenzie LLP

AI SummaryEmily Brait served as a judicial law clerk for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and is an attorney specializing in commercial litigation, arbitration, and government investigations.

Current
AssociateBaker & McKenzie LLP
AttorneyAttorney Advisor
Former Government
Judicial Law ClerkCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
International ArbitrationAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Commercial Litigation+1
Sectors
EntertainmentFinancial ServicesConstruction+1
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Akkila Thirukesan
Akkila Thirukesan
Verified
Associate in Baker McKenzie's Litigation & Govt. Enforcement

AI SummaryAkkila Thirukesan served as counsel with the Department of Justice Canada, specializing in civil and administrative litigation. Her experience includes judicial review applications, negligence claims, and constitutional challenges, making her well-suited for complex litigation roles.

Current
AssociateBaker McKenzie LLP
Civil LitigationContract Negotiator
Former Government
Legal InternGovernment of Los Angeles County
Legal Assistant
Practice Areas
International ArbitrationClass ActionsGovernment Law & Consulting+1
Sectors
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & HuntingLegal
Deborah G. Perlman
Deborah G. Perlman
10 years of government experience

AI SummaryDeborah Perlman served over 20 years in international development with USAID, Chemonics International, and the World Bank, specializing in grants management, program design, and compliance.

Former Government
Legislative Fellow, Office of the House Majority LeaderU.S. Congress (Other)
ResearchPublic Policy
Practice Areas
Middle EastInternational RelationsLatin America+1
Salem, MassachusettsView Profile →
CC
Chendra Conklin CPCM, CFCM
13 years of government experience
Contracts/Acquisition SME | Swiss Acquisition Knife | Fixer

AI SummaryOver 10 years in federal acquisition, served at FRA and FirstNet, expertise in large projects, digital/IT services, and process optimization.

Current
ACQUISITION PORTFOLIO MANAGER (PFM)/SENIOR CONTRACTING OFFICER (UNLIMITED WARRANT)Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Contracts / Contracting
Former Government
CONTRACT PROGRAM MANAGERFirst Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
Contracts / ContractingIT Project Manager
Practice Areas
ContractsGovernment ContractsRisk Management
Christopher H. Dorn
Christopher H. Dorn
21 years of government experience
Representing businesses, nonprofits, and professionals

AI SummaryChristopher H. Dorn served as a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, specializing in contract negotiation and policy strategy, now advising businesses and nonprofits in corporate and employment law.

Current
Attorney-at-LawLaw Office of Christopher H. Dorn, PLLC
Civil LitigationCorporate Law
Former Government
Foreign Service OfficerU.S. Department of State(DOS)
Contract NegotiatorPlanning, Policy, Strategy
Practice Areas
Corporate LawNonprofit OrganizationsEmployment Litigation+1
Sectors
Legal
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Mary A. Barnes
Mary A. Barnes
8 years of government experience
Federal Grants & OTA Expert | Former DOE/ARPA-E

AI SummaryMary A. Barnes served over 20 years in federal grants and contracting roles, including Deputy Procurement Director at DOE/ARPA-E. Her expertise in federal financial assistance and OTAs, policy implementation, and process improvement suits her for advisory roles in funding strategy and compliance.

Current
Senior Acquisition Policy AnalystVPD Government Solutions
Planning, Policy, StrategyGovernment Contracts
Former Government
Contract Specialist/Contracting OfficerU.S. Department of Energy(DOE)
ProcurementContracts / Contracting
Practice Areas
ContractsFoundationsGrant Review+1
Sectors
Government ServicesAdministrative & Support ServicesEnergy
Alexandria, VirginiaView Profile →
Bill Scheier
Bill Scheier
20 years of government experience
Former Federal Contracting Officer at Multiple Agencies

AI SummaryServed over 20 years in federal procurement at DHS and IRS, specializing in acquisition strategy and contract negotiation. Expertise in managing multi-million-dollar portfolios and leading cross-functional teams for mission-critical procurement solutions.

Current
Founder & PresidentStrategic Procurement Partners
ProcurementContracts / Contracting
Former Government
Contingency Contracting Officer - FEMA Hurricane Disaster ResponseU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
ProcurementContracts / Contracting
Practice Areas
Government ContractsContracts
Sectors
Security & Protection Services
SpringfieldView Profile →
Cindy O. Morgan
Cindy O. Morgan
11 years of government experience
Strategic Federal Procurement Consulting with Integrity

AI SummaryCindy O. Morgan served over 16 years in federal agencies including the Peace Corps and FAA. Her roles as IT Specialist, Program Manager, Policy Analyst, and Contracting Officer demonstrate expertise in IT acquisitions, acquisition policy, and operations.

Current
PresidentC.O.MORGAN, LLC
Contracts / ContractingConsulting
Former Government
Procurement AnalystU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Contracts / ContractingProgram and Project Management
Practice Areas
Artificial Intelligence TechnologyContracts+1
Sectors
Information TechnologyGovernment ServicesInformation Technology Services
North Bethesda, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Tenly P. Biggs
Tenly P. Biggs
2 years of government experience
Dedicated and committed behavioral health leader

AI SummaryServed as Deputy Director at SAMHSA, managing grants and contracts; specializes in public speaking, contracts, and crisis management.

Former Government
Deputy DirectorSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Practice Areas
Grants AdministrationCrisis ManagementGrant Writing+1
Sectors
Healthcare & Public HealthHealth Information ServicesHealth Services+1
Tracy Marcinowski
Tracy Marcinowski
10 years of government experience
Adapting Acquisition and Facilities Solutions

AI SummaryTracy Marcinowski served as Assistant Commissioner for Acquisition at GSA, optimizing a $7 billion portfolio. Specializing in acquisition reform, process optimization, and technology integration, Tracy is suited for roles in procurement transformation and strategic sourcing.

Current
Managing PartnerStrategic Acquisition Solutions, LLC
Government Contracts
Former Government
Assistant Commissioner, AcquisitionsGeneral Services Administration (GSA)
Government Contracts
Practice Areas
Government ContractsContracts
Sectors
ConstructionAerospace & DefenseAdministrative & Support Services+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Tanner W. Bone
Tanner W. Bone
Verified1 years of government experience
Associate Attorney at Dowd Bennett LLP

AI SummaryServed as judicial law clerk for U.S. District Court; specializes in commercial litigation, corporate governance, and white collar defense.

Current
Associate AttorneyDowd Bennett LLP
AttorneyCivil Litigation
Former Government
Judicial Law ClerkU.S. District Court
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
White Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsContractsCommercial Litigation+1
Sectors
PublishingGovernment ServicesLegal
St. Louis, MissouriView Profile →
Roscoe C. Howard, Jr.
Roscoe C. Howard, Jr.
Verified13 years of government experience
White-collar, Corporate Compliance and Ethics Litigation

AI SummaryFormer U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Roscoe Howard, specializes in white-collar criminal matters, corporate compliance, and complex litigation.

Current
PartnerBarnes & Thornburg LLP
ProcurementCivil Litigation
Former Government
Associate Independent CounselU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Legal Officers and PractitionersProsecutor
Practice Areas
Corporate LawGovernment ContractsContracts+1
Sectors
Government ServicesLegal
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Olga A. Kalashnikova
Olga A. Kalashnikova
Verified
Senior Program Manager / Business Development Director

AI SummaryOver 15 years in USAID and State Department, managing $100M+ counterterrorism programs; expertise in international development, program management, and strategic policy guidance.

Current
Business Development DirectorGeorgetown Protective Services
Security and Law EnforcementBusiness Development Manager
Practice Areas
National SecurityGovernment ContractsGrants Administration+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →

Use Cases

Common Reasons People Seek Contracts Expertise

A few of the situations these professionals are engaged for, among many:

Negotiation Support

High-stakes negotiations reward people who negotiated for the government, where terms are public and mistakes are permanent.

Drafting and Review

Drafting and reviewing agreements with people who have administered thousands of them catches the problems that surface years later.

Contract Disputes

Breach, termination, and interpretation disputes benefit from advisors who have resolved them from the government's side of the table.

Contracting With Government

Doing business with public bodies means meeting their rules. Former officials know those rules from enforcing them.

Vendor and Supplier Management

Managing supplier and vendor agreements at scale is a government discipline. Former contract administrators bring the systems and habits.

Portfolio and Risk Review

Independent review of contract portfolios, from renewal terms to risk clauses, by people trained to find what audits find.

Backgrounds

Some of the Backgrounds You'll Find

Members come from across government; these are among the most common origins for contracts expertise:

Agency Contracting Offices

Warranted contracting officers awarded and administered agreements for agencies. They map to negotiation, administration, and compliance.

DOJ Contract Litigators

Former DOJ attorneys litigated contract disputes for the United States. They map to dispute strategy and resolution.

Defense Acquisition

Former defense acquisition professionals map to large, complex agreements and supplier management.

Agency General Counsel

Agency lawyers advised on formation, terminations, and claims. They map to drafting and risk review.

State and Local Procurement

Former state and local procurement officials map to public contracting outside the federal system.

Oversight and Audit

Former auditors who examined contract performance and pricing map to portfolio review and audit readiness.

FAQs

Working With These Professionals

Why engage a former government professional on contracts?

Government contracting is the most rule-bound, scrutinized contracting there is. People trained in it bring habits of precision and defensibility to any agreement.

How do I choose the right background for my situation?

Negotiations and administration point to former contracting officers; disputes point to former government litigators; public-sector deals point to procurement alumni on the relevant level of government.

What does an engagement look like?

Most engagements are scoped directly with the professional, from a single negotiation to standing portfolio support.

How does contacting someone work?

Open a profile and reach out directly. FormerGov connects you with the professional; there's no intermediary or fee to make contact.

Do members work independently or through firms?

Both. Some advise through firms, others independently; each profile describes how that professional engages.

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