PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Josie Farinelli, a valued member of our Government Contracts team, was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the Department of the Air Force—one of the highest honors bestowed upon civilian personnel. It is granted for noteworthy service that is of major significance to the Air Force and demonstrates exemplary achievement and dedication. The award also recognizes Josie’s exceptional leadership and technical expertise in support of mission-critical Air Force programs, having a lasting and meaningful impact on national defense.
PilieroMazza’s Managing Partner Tony Franco said: “Josie’s commitment to excellence and service has always been evident to those of us who work with her. This award is a tremendous and well-earned recognition of her contributions, and we could not be prouder to have her as part of our team.”
Josie expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Department of the Air Force. It has been a privilege to support the mission and work alongside so many dedicated professionals. This award reflects the collective efforts of a truly outstanding team.”
About Josie Farinelli
During her tenure at the Department of Defense (DOD), Josie was a key player in litigating federal procurement matters, representing the Air Force, Space Force, and other DOD-wide combatant commands. She handled nearly 100 contract disputes with over $60 Billion in controversy, including mediation and litigation for high-profile programs, such as multi-billion-dollar procurement protests and claims before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). Josie also served as lead agency counsel in partnership with Department of Justice trial attorneys for protests and claims litigation before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Josie’s successful leadership in these cases earned her commendations from senior officials, including the Judge Advocate General of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Air Force. Read more here.
