Government Contract Law
This event qualifies for 11 Continuing Legal Education (CLEs)
This two-day crash course will give attendees the nuts and bolts of federal contracting and a breakdown of the complex laws surrounding this industry. Whether you’re a lawyer just starting out in the area of federal contracting, or you’re a non-lawyer looking to get an understanding of the industry, this course is for you. Our expert instructor will walk you through the rules, regulations, and laws governing federal acquisition, and delves behind the “what” with the why, strengthening participants’ understanding of the framework in which they function. Case studies, workshops, and a detailed textbook bring this the law to life for course attendees.
One of our top instructors for this course, Christoph Mlinarchik, was recently honored with a prestigious award and Commander’s coin. The Commanding Officer of a major Marine base presented the instructor with the coin and Certificate of Appreciation for providing excellent acquisition training. The award praised the instructor’s professionalism and expertise and noted the transfer of knowledge will leave a lasting influence on the quality of the Contracting Office.
Don’t miss this course specifically designed for those interested in learning the basics of federal contract law!
Topics:
- Overview of the legal framework
- Appropriations law
- Competition requirements
- How the government buys
- Types of contracts
- Access to government records
- Intellectual property
- Small business and socioeconomic policy
- Ethics, organizational conflicts of interest, and procurement integrity
- Procurement fraud
Learn How To:
- Apply laws, rules, and regulations to the work
- Place executive orders, OMB circulars, DOD directives, GAO decisions, and other materials in the correct context
- Read and understand updates to the existing regulatory framework
- Stay compliant in this complex environment
What’s Included:
- Breakfast (Breakfast and registration open at 8am)
- Light refreshments
- Course materials
Speaker and Presenter Information
Christoph Mlinarchik
Christoph Mlinarchik, JD, CFCM is an attorney, prolific author of 50+ scholarly publications, consultant, frequent public speaker, and professional instructor of contract law, federal acquisitions, and contracting topics. Christoph was recently honored with the “Top Professionals Under 40 Award” by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). He is currently a senior policy analyst and contracting subject matter expert (SME) for a Defense contractor, supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Office of Small Business Programs. Christoph is also the owner of Christoph LLC, so he understands and values the immense contributions of small business contractors.
Christoph has trained and advised hundreds of federal, military, and contractor professionals and corporations nationwide—from novices to C-level executives. Clients rely on Christoph’s expertise to navigate the complex federal contracting marketplace. Contracts managers, attorneys, sales directors, proposal experts, and other professionals consistently provide outstanding reviews for Christoph’s teaching skills, presentation style, and consulting expertise.
As a former senior contracting officer for the Department of Defense, Christoph has diverse and extensive federal contracting experience across the Air Force, Navy, Pentagon, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (Fourth Estate). He served special details as an Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) acquisitions attorney, and a procurement analyst for the Source Selection Policy and Clearance Committee of Air Force Space Command. Christoph has negotiated, reviewed, or managed billions of dollars of federal contracts over the course of his career. This real-world, Government experience provides an invaluable perspective for clients.
Christoph is a frequent keynote speaker, panelist, and special lecturer for several industry trade groups, such as National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and American Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). He was also a guest speaker on “Power, Influence, and Leadership” at the United States Air Force Academy, where he taught the future best and brightest Air Force Officers. After graduating from the University of Virginia, Christoph earned his Juris Doctor (JD), cum laude (with honors) from American University in Washington, D.C.
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When
Tue-Wed, Sep 13-14, 2016, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Where
1953 Gallows Road
Suite 650
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
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Organizer
Centre Law and Consulting
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