Law360 Names PilieroMazza’s Emily A. Spence a 2026 Rising Star in Government Contracts
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Emily A. Spence, an associate in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named a 2026 Law360 Rising Star in the Government Contracts category. The annual recognition honors attorneys under the age of 40 whose exceptional legal accomplishments and leadership have distinguished them among their peers. Law360 selected this year’s Rising Stars from more than 1,100 submissions across the country. Emily represents businesses across the government contracting industry on a broad range of matters involving bid protests, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, . . . Read More
Employee Organizing 101: Government Contractor Compliance Essentials
Click here to view the recorded session. This webinar provides an overview of the key labor and employment law requirements that apply to government contractors and subcontractors. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the federal laws, regulations, and agency guidance that shape contractor obligations, including wage and hour requirements, non-discrimination rules, and labor relations considerations. We will also highlight compliance challenges unique to contractors and offer strategies to reduce risk, prepare for audits, and maintain eligibility for government contracts. . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 10, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GovCon M&A and Security Clearances: What Buyers Need to Know When Acquiring a Cleared Contractor | The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 5 PilieroMazza Blog; Author: Samuel S. Finnerty A private equity firm identifies an attractive government contractor. The company has strong margins, a healthy backlog, an experienced management team, and a significant amount of classified . . . Read More
GovCon M&A and Security Clearances: What Buyers Need to Know When Acquiring a Cleared Contractor | The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 5
A private equity firm identifies an attractive government contractor. The company has strong margins, a healthy backlog, an experienced management team, and a significant amount of classified work. The buyer has reviewed the contracts, financials, employees, and customer relationships. The numbers work, and the deal model assumes the buyer can bring the company onto its broader platform after closing. Then someone asks what happens to the company’s facility security clearance when the deal closes. If the buyer has foreign ownership . . . Read More
PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams Elected Chair of SECAF Board of Directors
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Jon Williams, a Partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), a leading organization dedicated to advancing the success of small and emerging government contractors. Jon Williams has been an active leader within SECAF for many years, serving as the organization’s General Counsel and supporting numerous initiatives that strengthen the government contracting community. In 2021, he was appointed to SECAF’s . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 3, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GovCon M&A and Past Performance: Can Buyers Use a Target’s Experience After an Acquisition? – The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 4 PilieroMazza Blog; Author: Samuel S. Finnerty One of the most persistent misconceptions in GovCon M&A is that acquiring a contractor also means acquiring its past performance. Government contractors, investors, and acquirers frequently ask the . . . Read More
GovCon M&A and Past Performance: Can Buyers Use a Target’s Experience After an Acquisition? | The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 4
One of the most persistent misconceptions in GovCon M&A is that acquiring a contractor also means acquiring its past performance. Government contractors, investors, and acquirers frequently ask the same questions. Can the buyer use the target’s past performance? Does novation transfer past performance? Can the buyer rely on the target’s corporate experience in future proposals? The answer is sometimes, but not automatically. An acquisition does not turn the target’s past performance into the buyer’s own experience for every future competition. . . . Read More
Jon Williams Discusses SBA’s Proposed Size Standards Rule on OrangeSlices AI GovCon M&A Podcast
PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams, a Partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, recently joined the OrangeSlices AI GovCon M&A Talk podcast to discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed changes to its size standards regulations and the potential implications for government contractors. In this episode, Jon Williams and OrangeSlices AI founder Sharon Heaton examine the SBA’s proposed rule and why it could represent one of the most significant changes to the small business contracting landscape in recent years. The discussion . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 27, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GovCon Due Diligence: The Assets Investors and PE Buyers Need to Understand Before Closing – The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 3 PilieroMazza Blog; Author: Samuel S. Finnerty A private equity fund acquires an SDVOSB with strong revenue, attractive contract vehicles, and a promising pipeline. The financial diligence checks out, and the customer relationships appear solid. . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Town Hall: Breaking Down SBA’s Massive Proposed Changes to Small Business Size Standards
Click here to view the recorded session. On August 19th, PilieroMazza issued a client alert analyzing the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) significant new proposals to revise its size standards methodology and the size standards applicable across numerous industries. If adopted, these proposals would fundamentally change how small business status is determined for federal contracting and reshape the set-aside contracting landscape. The authors of the client alert, partners Jon Williams and Meghan Leemon, will host a virtual PilieroMazza Town Hall on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 11am – 12pm ET to discuss . . . Read More