What Every In-House Attorney Needs to Know About Federal Contracting
This event qualifies for .55 CEUs
This event qualifies for 5.5 CLPs
This event qualifies for 5.5 Continuing Legal Education (CLEs)
This course gives in-house lawyers working for federal government contractors or those wanting to enter the federal space critical insight to both traditional and contemporary issues. It is taught by lawyers for lawyers. Law School only covers the basics of contract law and the basics of business law. Your first legal position may have prepared you to negotiate or litigate. When you begin working for a corporation you have to handle federal contracting issues that will influence the mission and the bottom line. Your employer is counting on you to understand the issues. This course combines the basics of federal government contracting, with the nuts and bolts of compliance issues, subcontractor issues and hot topics in one fast paced course geared toward lawyers. Your courseware is more than a PowerPoint. It covers the laws, regulations and case law. You’ll use it as a reference tool for years to come.
We’ll cover:
- Basic Principles in Federal Contracting
- How the Government Buys
- Types of Contracts
- Labor and Employment Law Issues
- Procurement Integrity
- Anti-Kick Back and Gifts
- Organizational Conflict of Interest & Personal Conflict of Interest
- Mandatory Disclosure, Ethics Issues for in-house counsel
- Changes, Inspection & Acceptance
- Delays & Payment
- Termination of Convenience
- Termination of Default
- Claims and Disputes
- Appeals
- Prime/Subcontractor Disputes
- Bid Protests
- Privilege Issues, Attorney Work Product
- Ethic Issues in Internal Investigators
- Ethics in Managing Relator Lawsuits
What’s Included:
- Breakfast
- Light refreshments
- Course materials
Speaker and Presenter Information
Barbara Kinosky, Managing Partner
Barbara Kinosky is the Managing Partner of Centre Law and Consulting and has over twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of federal government contracting. Barbara is a nationally known expert on GSA and VA Schedules and the Service Contract Act. She has a proven track record of solving complex issues for clients by providing strategic and business savvy advice. Barbara was named a top attorney for federal contracting by Smart CEO magazine in 2010, 2012 and 2015. Prior to establishing Centre, Barbara was the head of a government contracts practice group at a major law firm. She started Centre is 2002 to provide integrated legal, GSA consulting and training services.
David Warner, Partner
David Warner is a seasoned counselor and advocate with nearly twenty years of experience in the resolution and litigation of complex employment and business disputes. His practice is particularly focused on the government contractor, nonprofit and hospitality industries. He has extensive experience representing contractors in affirmative action, Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act compliance audits and representing businesses with regard to wage and hour compliance, DOL audits, and litigation. David also routinely represents employers in litigation concerning alleged violations of Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, and other federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and retaliation. In addition to day-to-day counseling on employment actions, David provides guidance concerning the design and implementation of effective and defensible application, hiring, promotion, and compensation practices, including conducting comprehensive audits of personnel practices to proactively identify and remediate issues that could give rise to class claims.
Wojciech Kornacki
Government Contract and Compliance Counsel
Wojciech Kornacki focuses on federal Government contract compliance, bid protests, and federal litigation. He represents Clients in matters involving Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protests, federal agency debarments, Boards of Contract Appeals litigation, and Export Controls (ITAR and EAR) and Trade Agreements Act compliance. As a judge advocate in the U.S. Army, Wojciech’s practice focused on defending Soldiers in court-martials, resolving legal questions during military operations in Iraq, and providing opinions on fiscal and procurement law issues, among others.
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When
Thu, Oct 20, 2016, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Where
1953 Gallows Road
Suite 650
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
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Organizer
Centre Law and Consulting
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