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PilieroMazza Achieves Top Recognition in 2025 Chambers USA Rankings

News 06.09.25

PilieroMazza is proud to announce that the 2025 edition of Chambers USA once again recognizes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group with the highest nationwide ranking—marking its fourth consecutive year in this prestigious category. “Their knowledge of the government contractor market and federal regulations is a strength for PilieroMazza,” shared a Firm client. Another client noted, “The team is very in-tune with its client’s needs.” This continued recognition underscores the top-tier legal services the Group offers clients navigating complex government contracting matters. Additionally, Jessica duHoffmann , who leads PilieroMazza’s . . . Read More

Washington Post Quotes Tony Franco: Trump Administration Upends $37 Billion Affirmative Action Program for Nearly 49,000 Government Contractors

News 05.29.25

By: Antonio R. Franco

The Washington Post has reported that the Trump administration has moved to dismantle one of the federal government’s largest and longest-standing affirmative action programs, siding with two businesses that challenged its constitutionality. In a motion filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, the Justice Department said that a Transportation Department program that has carved out an estimated $37 billion for minority- and women-owned businesses violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution. If a judge . . . Read More

2025 Super Lawyers® Honors 13 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Outstanding Legal Service

News 05.29.25

By: Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Nichole D. Atallah, Jessica A. duHoffmann, Matthew E. Feinberg, Antonio R. Franco, Sarah L. Nash, Todd M. Reinecker, Jon Williams, Lauren Brier, Daniel Figuenick, III, Matthew Healy, Sara N. Strosser, Eric Valle

PilieroMazza is proud to announce that 13 attorneys from the Firm’s Government Contracts , Construction , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice groups have been honored with a listing in the 2025 edition of Super Lawyers ® for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Managing Partner Tony Franco commented: “We are honored by the recognition our attorneys received from Super Lawyers. This achievement reflects the dedication, skill, and collaborative spirit of our team as we continue to deliver exceptional service and results for our clients.” Please see below . . . Read More

Sam Finnerty and Cy Alba Discuss Procurement Overhaul with Bloomberg Government

News 05.08.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV

Transparency into major system acquisitions by federal agencies could be a casualty of cuts to procurement regulations proposed by the agency council that coordinates how the government buys goods and services. Suggested deletions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will make executive branch agencies more vulnerable to financial and litigation risk when purchasing goods and services from the private sector[. . .]. . . . The overhaul would strip out key references to policies and procedures detailing the use of . . . Read More