Bio
Meghan counsels government contractors and commercial businesses on a broad range of government contracting matters. She advises companies on small business procurement matters, particularly on issues related to eligibility and participation in small business federal procurement programs, such as the SBA’s SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a) BD, and HUBZone programs as well as the All Small Mentor Protégé Program and the VA’s VetBiz VIP program. She also assists clients in maintaining compliance with the FAR and small business regulations.
Meghan’s practice includes size protests and bid protests at all levels. She also takes the lead on requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and appeals.
Meghan is experienced in defending employers against alleged discrimination complaints.
Related Practice Areas
Insights
Articles
- Final Rule Establishes Requirements for New SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.07.22
- SBA Adjusts Economic Disadvantage Thresholds for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs and Monetary-Based Size Standards, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.18.22
- SBA Proposes Revisions to Ownership and Control Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.24.22
- SBA Proposes Revisions to Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.04.22
- Impact of SBA Proposals on WOSB and HUBZone Programs, Joint Ventures/Mentor-Protégés, and Nonmanufacturer Rule Waivers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.21.22
- SBA Extends Bona Fide Place of Business Moratorium, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.21.22
- CVE’s SDVOSB and VOSB Verification to Transfer to SBA January 1, 2023, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.03.21
- BREAKING: SBA to Suspend Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts, Effective Immediately, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 08.25.21
- CIO-SP4 Amendment 7: Major Changes for Small Business and Large Business Prime / Subcontractor Teams, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.20.21
- New CIO-SP4 Modification – An Undue Restriction on Competition and a Violation of SBA Regulations?, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.23.21
- GAO Holds Solicitation Requirement Violates SBA’s Regulations Regarding Small Business Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.29.21
- OHA Upholds SBA Denial of Admission to 8(a) Program for Failure to Demonstrate Status as Recognized Indian Tribe, Tribal Advocate, 04.21.21
- Top Bases for REAs and Claims Arising Under COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.22.21
- SBA to Publish Interim Final Rule on Extension of 8(a) Participation, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.12.21
- WOSB Certification Required Beginning October 15 – Are You Ready?, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.14.20
- Certain SBA Loan Review Decisions Under Paycheck Protection Program Appealable, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 08.26.20
- BLOG: CMMC Heads to the STARS: Important Cybersecurity Provisions in GSA’s 8(a) STARS III RFP, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.22.20
- GSA and SBA Issue Additional Guidance on Bidding Through Joint Ventures for STARS III, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.20.20
- STARS III: Simultaneous Bidding as Prime Contractor and Managing Member of JV, or Bidding as Managing Member Under Multiple JVs, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.16.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, 04.23.20
- 8(a) Contractors: To Suspend or Not Suspend In Light of COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.05.20
- PilieroMazza Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 02.18.20
- BLOG UPDATE: Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.06.20
- PilieroMazza Drafts Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 01.30.20
- BLOG: Small Talk: SBA Size Calculation for Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.04.19
- BLOG: SBA Proposes to Implement Certification Requirement for WOSB/EDWOSBs and Revise Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, 05.15.19
- OFCCP Investigations on the Rise: How Should You Prepare?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.20.19
- Submitting a Proposal Soon? Make Sure Your SAM Registration Is Active, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.19.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: SBA Issues Final Rule Regarding Ownership and Control Requirements for SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: A Universal Set of Ownership and Control Requirements for VOSBs and SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.26.18
- Taking Advantage of State and Local Small Business Certifications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.18.18
- New Verification Requirement for SAM.gov Now Applies to Existing Entities, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.02.18
- Legal Advisor Newsletter – Second Quarter 2018, The Legal Advisor, 05.01.18
- Defining “Unconditional” Ownership and Control of SDVOSBs: SBA Proposes to Relax Ownership and Control Requirements, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.02.18
- Considerations When Bringing on a New Owner, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.15.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Fourth Quarter 2017, 11.08.17
- U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Certiorari on Constitutional Challenge to 8(a) Program, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.17.17
- Important Update Regarding 8(a) Applications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.17
- Protesting FAA Awards: Understanding the Nuances, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.24.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Third Quarter 2017, 07.27.17
- Understanding Government Contract Terminations, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.21.17
- Get a Handle on Changing Leave Laws, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.18.17
- FAQ on the Limitations on Subcontracting New Rules, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.27.16
Events
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 05.11.23
- Strategic Insights: Perspectives on Mentor Protégé Agreements, 2023 PSC Annual Conference, 04.18.23
- Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher on Requirements for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.09.23
- Termination for Convenience: How to Prepare Your Settlement Proposal, PilieroMazza Webinar, 12.15.22
- SBA Changing Certification Requirements for SDVOSBs/VOSBs in 2023, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.14.22
- Joint Venture Basics for Large and Small Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 07.27.22
- Limitations on Subcontracting: Key Updates and Tips for Compliance, VA PTAC Event, 06.30.22
- Grow or Go: Small Business Lifecycle Maturity, 2022 Alaska Regional Conference and Golf Tournament, 06.20.22
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, CO PTAC Event, 06.15.22
- Legal Insight on Innovative Strategies for Small Business Growth, DC PTAC Event, 05.10.22
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, CO PTAC Event, 04.26.22
- SBA Recertifications and Their Impact on Small Business, SAME Event, 04.19.22
- Bidding for Major Contracts? Compliance Requirements You Should Prepare for Now, PilieroMazza Webinar, 04.07.22
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 2022 Small Business Forum, 03.09.22
- Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) Year-In-Review: Impactful Decisions from 2021, 02.17.22
- Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors, VA PTAC Event, 02.08.22
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Financial Growth Planning, National 8(a) Association 2022 National Small Business Conference, 02.02.22
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, CO PTAC Event, 01.25.22
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 10.07.21
- Construction Webinar Series: DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: What Large and Small Construction Contractors Need to Know, PilieroMazza Construction Webinar Series, 09.23.21
- Small Business Contracting and Subcontracting, Government Contracting Executive Briefings Series, 09.16.21
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 07.01.21
- Small Business Set-Aside Programs: What You Need to Know, 06.22.21
- Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation Under Small Business Contracting Programs, 06.01.21
- CIO-SP4 Is Ready To Launch: Is Your Business Equipped to Compete?, 05.28.21
- ChallengeHER: Joint Ventures and the WOSB Program, 04.22.21
- Using OTAs as an Acquisition Mechanism in Defense Contracts: Benefits and Pitfalls, AFCEA Small Business Committee Meeting, 02.11.21
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, 12.16.20
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 12.14.20
- Mentor-Protégé Program, Teaming Agreements, and Joint Ventures, 12.11.20
- Comparing and Contrasting SBA Certifications, 11.05.20
- COVID-19 Legislation: How Is It Impacting Federal Contractors?, 10.08.20
- WEBINAR: New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirements, 07.16.20
- WEBINAR: SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions: What You Need to Know, 06.16.20
- WEBINAR: Overview of the Request for Equitable Adjustment, Claim and Appeal Process for Government Contractors, 02.19.20
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, 12.11.19
- SBA’s Proposed Rule Changes to 8(a) and Mentor-Protégé Programs, 12.05.19
- Growth through Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé Relationships, 11.08.19
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé Bidding Strategies, 10.08.19
News
- PilieroMazza Submits Comments on Proposed Rule on Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program, 11.09.22
- Law360 Publishes Meghan Leemon’s Article on the Extension of SBA’s Bona Fide Place of Business Moratorium, 08.05.22
- PilieroMazza Unveils Podcast Series for Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting, 07.12.22
- PilieroMazza Submits Comments on Barriers Facing Small Businesses Contracting with DOD, 10.27.21
- Govcon Giants Podcast: Meghan Leemon Offers Insights on SBA’s Suspension of Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts, 10.05.21
Podcasts
Credentials
Education
- University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D., and International Law Certificate, 2015, University of Denver Water Law Review and Transportation Law Journal
- Bradley University, B.A., Political Science and Social Work, 2011, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Meghan counsels government contractors and commercial businesses on a broad range of government contracting matters. She advises companies on small business procurement matters, particularly on issues related to eligibility and participation in small business federal procurement programs, such as the SBA’s SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a) BD, and HUBZone programs as well as the All Small Mentor Protégé Program and the VA’s VetBiz VIP program. She also assists clients in maintaining compliance with the FAR and small business regulations.
Meghan’s practice includes size protests and bid protests at all levels. She also takes the lead on requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and appeals.
Meghan is experienced in defending employers against alleged discrimination complaints.
Related Practice Areas
Articles
- Final Rule Establishes Requirements for New SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.07.22
- SBA Adjusts Economic Disadvantage Thresholds for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs and Monetary-Based Size Standards, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.18.22
- SBA Proposes Revisions to Ownership and Control Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.24.22
- SBA Proposes Revisions to Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.04.22
- Impact of SBA Proposals on WOSB and HUBZone Programs, Joint Ventures/Mentor-Protégés, and Nonmanufacturer Rule Waivers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.21.22
- SBA Extends Bona Fide Place of Business Moratorium, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.21.22
- CVE’s SDVOSB and VOSB Verification to Transfer to SBA January 1, 2023, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.03.21
- BREAKING: SBA to Suspend Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts, Effective Immediately, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 08.25.21
- CIO-SP4 Amendment 7: Major Changes for Small Business and Large Business Prime / Subcontractor Teams, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.20.21
- New CIO-SP4 Modification – An Undue Restriction on Competition and a Violation of SBA Regulations?, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.23.21
- GAO Holds Solicitation Requirement Violates SBA’s Regulations Regarding Small Business Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.29.21
- OHA Upholds SBA Denial of Admission to 8(a) Program for Failure to Demonstrate Status as Recognized Indian Tribe, Tribal Advocate, 04.21.21
- Top Bases for REAs and Claims Arising Under COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.22.21
- SBA to Publish Interim Final Rule on Extension of 8(a) Participation, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.12.21
- WOSB Certification Required Beginning October 15 – Are You Ready?, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.14.20
- Certain SBA Loan Review Decisions Under Paycheck Protection Program Appealable, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 08.26.20
- BLOG: CMMC Heads to the STARS: Important Cybersecurity Provisions in GSA’s 8(a) STARS III RFP, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.22.20
- GSA and SBA Issue Additional Guidance on Bidding Through Joint Ventures for STARS III, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.20.20
- STARS III: Simultaneous Bidding as Prime Contractor and Managing Member of JV, or Bidding as Managing Member Under Multiple JVs, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.16.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, 04.23.20
- 8(a) Contractors: To Suspend or Not Suspend In Light of COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.05.20
- PilieroMazza Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 02.18.20
- BLOG UPDATE: Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.06.20
- PilieroMazza Drafts Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 01.30.20
- BLOG: Small Talk: SBA Size Calculation for Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.04.19
- BLOG: SBA Proposes to Implement Certification Requirement for WOSB/EDWOSBs and Revise Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, 05.15.19
- OFCCP Investigations on the Rise: How Should You Prepare?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.20.19
- Submitting a Proposal Soon? Make Sure Your SAM Registration Is Active, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.19.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: SBA Issues Final Rule Regarding Ownership and Control Requirements for SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: A Universal Set of Ownership and Control Requirements for VOSBs and SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.26.18
- Taking Advantage of State and Local Small Business Certifications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.18.18
- New Verification Requirement for SAM.gov Now Applies to Existing Entities, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.02.18
- Legal Advisor Newsletter – Second Quarter 2018, The Legal Advisor, 05.01.18
- Defining “Unconditional” Ownership and Control of SDVOSBs: SBA Proposes to Relax Ownership and Control Requirements, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.02.18
- Considerations When Bringing on a New Owner, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.15.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Fourth Quarter 2017, 11.08.17
- U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Certiorari on Constitutional Challenge to 8(a) Program, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.17.17
- Important Update Regarding 8(a) Applications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.17
- Protesting FAA Awards: Understanding the Nuances, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.24.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Third Quarter 2017, 07.27.17
- Understanding Government Contract Terminations, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.21.17
- Get a Handle on Changing Leave Laws, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.18.17
- FAQ on the Limitations on Subcontracting New Rules, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.27.16
Events
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 05.11.23
- Strategic Insights: Perspectives on Mentor Protégé Agreements, 2023 PSC Annual Conference, 04.18.23
- Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher on Requirements for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.09.23
- Termination for Convenience: How to Prepare Your Settlement Proposal, PilieroMazza Webinar, 12.15.22
- SBA Changing Certification Requirements for SDVOSBs/VOSBs in 2023, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.14.22
- Joint Venture Basics for Large and Small Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 07.27.22
- Limitations on Subcontracting: Key Updates and Tips for Compliance, VA PTAC Event, 06.30.22
- Grow or Go: Small Business Lifecycle Maturity, 2022 Alaska Regional Conference and Golf Tournament, 06.20.22
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, CO PTAC Event, 06.15.22
- Legal Insight on Innovative Strategies for Small Business Growth, DC PTAC Event, 05.10.22
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, CO PTAC Event, 04.26.22
- SBA Recertifications and Their Impact on Small Business, SAME Event, 04.19.22
- Bidding for Major Contracts? Compliance Requirements You Should Prepare for Now, PilieroMazza Webinar, 04.07.22
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 2022 Small Business Forum, 03.09.22
- Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) Year-In-Review: Impactful Decisions from 2021, 02.17.22
- Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors, VA PTAC Event, 02.08.22
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Financial Growth Planning, National 8(a) Association 2022 National Small Business Conference, 02.02.22
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, CO PTAC Event, 01.25.22
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 10.07.21
- Construction Webinar Series: DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: What Large and Small Construction Contractors Need to Know, PilieroMazza Construction Webinar Series, 09.23.21
- Small Business Contracting and Subcontracting, Government Contracting Executive Briefings Series, 09.16.21
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 07.01.21
- Small Business Set-Aside Programs: What You Need to Know, 06.22.21
- Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation Under Small Business Contracting Programs, 06.01.21
- CIO-SP4 Is Ready To Launch: Is Your Business Equipped to Compete?, 05.28.21
- ChallengeHER: Joint Ventures and the WOSB Program, 04.22.21
- Using OTAs as an Acquisition Mechanism in Defense Contracts: Benefits and Pitfalls, AFCEA Small Business Committee Meeting, 02.11.21
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, 12.16.20
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, 12.14.20
- Mentor-Protégé Program, Teaming Agreements, and Joint Ventures, 12.11.20
- Comparing and Contrasting SBA Certifications, 11.05.20
- COVID-19 Legislation: How Is It Impacting Federal Contractors?, 10.08.20
- WEBINAR: New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirements, 07.16.20
- WEBINAR: SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions: What You Need to Know, 06.16.20
- WEBINAR: Overview of the Request for Equitable Adjustment, Claim and Appeal Process for Government Contractors, 02.19.20
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, 12.11.19
- SBA’s Proposed Rule Changes to 8(a) and Mentor-Protégé Programs, 12.05.19
- Growth through Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé Relationships, 11.08.19
- Joint Venture and Mentor-Protégé Bidding Strategies, 10.08.19
News
- PilieroMazza Submits Comments on Proposed Rule on Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program, 11.09.22
- Law360 Publishes Meghan Leemon’s Article on the Extension of SBA’s Bona Fide Place of Business Moratorium, 08.05.22
- PilieroMazza Unveils Podcast Series for Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting, 07.12.22
- PilieroMazza Submits Comments on Barriers Facing Small Businesses Contracting with DOD, 10.27.21
- Govcon Giants Podcast: Meghan Leemon Offers Insights on SBA’s Suspension of Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts, 10.05.21
Podcasts
Education
- University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D., and International Law Certificate, 2015, University of Denver Water Law Review and Transportation Law Journal
- Bradley University, B.A., Political Science and Social Work, 2011, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado