Antonio Franco Discusses JEDI Protest with Federal News Network
When Judge Eric Bruggink handed down his decision on Oracle’s protest of the Defense Department’s JEDI cloud contract on July 12, many government contracts lawyers were more than mildly surprised. And when the US Court of Federal Claims released the judge’s mostly unredacted decision 14 days later, the rationale behind the ruling in favor of the Defense Department strategy and against Oracle’s claims of conflicts of interest and arbitrary decisions didn’t quite put the case to rest. With the JEDI drama far from over, . . . Read More
Law360 Quotes PilieroMazza’s Lauren Brier: DoD ‘Flaws’ Open Door For JEDI Appeal
Oracle may have lost its recent protest over the Pentagon’s procurement process for the $10 billion JEDI cloud system contract, but a judge’s finding of a “flawed” solicitation could open up several potential avenues for an appeal. . . . Given the amount of money at stake, Oracle may be encouraged to glom on to, for example, Judge Bruggink’s finding that the DOD’s top acquisition official had provided a “flawed” legal justification to support the department’s decision to make the . . . Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: PilieroMazza Welcomes Lauren Brier to Government Contracts Group
WASHINGTON, DC, July 15, 2019: PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Lauren Brier has joined the Firm as an Associate in its Government Contracts Group . Ms. Brier represents commercial businesses in a variety of government contracting and litigation matters. “Lauren’s understanding of how businesses operate, combined with her ability to help clients successfully navigate the complex laws governing federal contractors, makes her a vital asset to PilieroMazza and the clients we serve,” said Jon Williams , co-chair of the Firm’s Government Contracts Group. A highly skilled practitioner, . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Institutes “Walking the Talk” Operating Principles and Creates New Role for Client Engagement
WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 19, 2019: In line with PilieroMazza’s Strategic Plan, the firm has instituted “ Walking the Talk ” – a new level of operating principles and core values that will further enhance efficiencies and the firm’s internal culture – with the aim of continuously improving client service delivery. Additionally, PilieroMazza has hired Sheryl Miller as Director of Client Engagement, a newly created role to support the firm’s ongoing focus on the client experience. “’Walking the Talk’ embodies our belief system, incorporating standards on how . . . Read More
Montgomery County Chamber Honors Pamela Mazza with Chair’s Award
PilieroMazza’s Managing Partner, Pamela Mazza , was distinguished by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) with the Chair’s Award at MCCC’s 60th Anniversary Dinner on June 4, 2019. Ms. Mazza, who serves as MCCC’s General Counsel and is a member of its Board of Directors, has helped achieve several key changes for MCCC, including: founding its Veterans Institute for Procurement; serving as a member on MCCC’s GovConNet Council to assist in the development of resources specifically designed for government contractors, such . . . Read More
Kathryn Hickey and David Shafer, PilieroMazza M&A Attorneys, Represent Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. in Acquisition by Blackbern Partners
BALTIMORE, MD, MAY 28, 2019: Kathryn Hickey and David Shafer led a team of PilieroMazza attorneys from a cross section of the firm’s practice areas – including Business & Transactions Law , Government Contracts , and Labor & Employment – to represent client Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. (Zentech), a Baltimore, MD-based, high-reliability electronics contract manufacturer, in its recent acquisition by BlackBern Partners LLC , a New York City based private equity firm. The partnership created by the acquisition, which closed on May 10, 2019, will accelerate efforts to deliver leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to the defense, . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Enhances Corporate and Litigation Legal Services to Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses
WASHINGTON, DC, MAY 13, 2019: PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Burns as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Group and Francis Massaro as an Associate in the firm’s Business & Transactions Law Group . Patrick Burns has successfully represented commercial businesses in a variety of litigation matters, in both state and federal courts, involving a diverse range of issues, such as employment, wage and hour disputes, defamation, corporate defense litigation, class action defense, and contract disputes. Adept at handling matters through . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Streamlines Novation Process for Government Contractors
Recently, a large engineering firm retained PilieroMazza to assist the firm in acquiring a small government contractor. Acquisitions of government contractors present unique challenges, including recertification requirements and novation. Attorneys in the firm’s Government Contracts practice group guided the client on these nuances, including assisting the company with the novation process – a complex and (normally) time-consuming process in which a government contractor seeks the government’s approval of the transfer of its assets associated with a government contract. PilieroMazza’s Timothy Valley, . . . Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: 14 PilieroMazza Lawyers Recognized in 2019 Super Lawyers® Listing
The 2019 edition of Super Lawyers® recognizes 14 PilieroMazza lawyers as “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” in their respective practice areas, which include Government Contracts , Labor & Employment , and Litigation . This year’s listing represents more than 60% of the firm’s attorneys, showcasing PilieroMazza’s commitment to client service and legal excellence. New to the list are Associates Jacqueline K. Unger and Timothy F. Valley. Please see the full list below. Super Lawyers Attorney Title Practice Office Pamela J. Mazza Managing Partner Government Contracts Washington, DC Antonio R. Franco Partner Government Contracts Washington, . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Co-Sponsors “Block Kids Building Competition” with NAWIC DC Chapter
Earlier this year, PilieroMazza co-sponsored “Block Kids Building Competition” with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), DC Chapter. PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah co-chaired the committee responsible for organizing the event which introduces children to the construction industry in an effort to create awareness and promote careers in the industry. Please visit this LINK to view a video from the event. About NAWIC NAWIC was founded in 1953 to create a support network for women in construction. It has since become a national organization of women who own, or are . . . Read More