Accomplished attorney with extensive experience in Federal Procurement and Acquisition Law. Proven track record in ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon Act, delivering authoritative counsel, and mitigating litigation risks.
Department of the Army, Office of the Judge Advocate General
07.2015 - 12.2026
Serve as the primary legal authority on Federal Contract Labor Standards for Army procurement activities, overseeing compliance across contracts valued up to $1.3 billion.
Provide authoritative counsel on the application of the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), ensuring accurate wage determinations and price adjustments.
Advise contracting officers and leadership throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, source selection, drafting solicitations, and post-award contract administration and in litigation.
Formulate legal opinions and risk reviews on complex fiscal law boundaries, including necessary expense and bona fide needs standards compliance, preventing potential Anti-Deficiency Act violations.
Collaborate closely with the Department of Labor and serve as point of contact for unions such as concerning picketing.
Provide legal training to Army Contracting Command and at the Army Judge Advocate General's Law Center and School.
Appellate and Advisory Attorney
United States Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor
09.1998 - 07.2015
Provide detailed legal advice on the application of general employment and contract labor standards issues to Department officials and officials of other federal agencies.
Help formulate rulings on contract labor standards coverage, exemptions, and wage determination questions.
Defend such rulings on appeal at the Administrative Review Board and in federal courts of appeals.
Participate in notice and comment rulemaking, including amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Education
L.LM - Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, D.C.
06-2005
J.D. -
Suffolk University Law School
Boston, MA
06-1998
ALM -
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
06-1995
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-1980
Skills
Federal Procurement & Acquisition Law (FAR)
Service Contract Act & Davis-Bacon Act Compliance
Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance
Contractor Labor Relations & Dispute Resolution
Litigation Risk Assessment
Interagency Coordination
Appellate Litigation and Administrative Law
Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing
Training and Client Counseling
Certification
BAR ADMISSIONS
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals – Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Districts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, District of Columbia, State of New York