Steptoe LLP

Steptoe LLP’s broad government contracts practice provides comprehensive advice on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including bid protests, contract claims, IP issues, FCA litigation and government investigations. Paul Hurst leads the Washington DC based practice and focuses on disputes and investigations related the FCA, fraud and procurement decisions. Amba Datta handles various compliance matters and maintains and active bid protests practice, Tyler Evans is singled out by clients as a ‘world class government contracts attorney’ and advises primarily life sciences and defense clients and Caitlin Conroy handles contracting issues related to federal funding, small business regulations, cybersecurity requirements and mandatory disclosures. In March 2024 the practice was bolstered by the arrival of three former Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP practitioners; Karl Hopkins, Dana Dyson and Melissa Mahle, all of whom have significant experience in national security and crisis management.