Accomplishments

Counsel to multi-national mass media corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in a case related to client’s acquisition of video content syndicator. Obtained favorable settlement of all claims following completion of briefing on summary judgment motion.

 

Shepherding various government contractors through government contract risk assessments, compliance audits, and compliance program development efforts.

 

Advising various global private security services providers on compliance with United States and host nation laws and regulations in performing services abroad in support of federal contracts.

 

Counsel to an Afghan transportation provider in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Obtained $3M award after jury trial against U.S. prime contractor and rejection of all opposing claims totaling over $10M. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld the verdict.

 

Counsel to the CEO of a U.S. defense contractor on tort claims advanced by an Afghan subcontractor in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Successful defense strategy led to pre-trial dismissal of claims against the CEO.

 

Representing multiple corporate clients in the involuntary separations of key executives, obtaining favorable releases, ensuring smooth transitions, confidentiality, and avoiding litigation exposure.

 

Advised defense contractors on compliance with U.S. and local employment laws in Iraq and Afghanistan, best practices for pre-vetting, hiring, supervising, and terminating employees and independent contractors abroad. Drafted employee risk advisory waivers and developed pre-deployment employee training curricula.

 

Counsel for C4ADS, a nonprofit organization focused on global conflict and security issues, in C4ADS v. KAALBYE et. al., a First Amendment lawsuit arising from C4ADS’s report on the flow of arms to various conflict zones.