Bio
Jackie provides thoughtful and thorough guidance on a wide variety of government contracting issues. She is a Co-Chair of PilieroMazza’s False Claims Act Group, where she represents clients in investigations related to government contracts, including FCA investigations and suspension and debarment proceedings. Additionally, she helps clients successfully navigate the complexities of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and SBA’s small business program requirements. Jackie’s practice extends to helping clients pursue federally funded contracting opportunities, particularly those tailored to comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.
Jackie is well-versed in representing clients in procurement-related disputes including filing and defending bid protests at the Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims, and size and status protests before the Small Business Administration. She also counsels clients in contract disputes with the Government and teaming partners, and assists with requests for equitable adjustments, claims, and appeals before agency Boards of Contract Appeals.
Related Practice Areas
Representative Matters
Representative Experience
- Represents government contractors in civil and criminal False Claims Act investigations and in responding to Civil Investigative Demands, and negotiates settlements with the Department of Justice
- Litigates bid protests before federal agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Pursues and defends size and status protests before the U.S. Small Business Administration
- Litigates government contractor claims at the COFC and the Boards of Contract Appeals
- Negotiates requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and contract related disputes with the Government
- Drafts and reviews teaming agreements and subcontracts, and handles disputes between teaming partners
- Drafts and reviews joint venture and mentor-protégé agreements
- Advises on compliance with domestic sourcing restrictions such as the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act
- Counsels government contractors on compliance with SBA’s regulations, maintaining small business size status, and avoiding affiliation
- Assists small, disadvantaged businesses in applying for and maintaining certification in state and local small business programs including the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Credentials
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2011
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S., 2007
Admissions
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Washington
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Activities
Activities
District of Columbia Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Government Contracts, 2019-Present