Successfully navigated FAR Part 12 contracting process for over $1 billion of commercial sales to the U.S. Air Force in climate of intense scrutiny of commercial purchases for defense use.

Led legal support for manufacturer’s response to discovery of noncompliant material in supplied parts, culminating in end to government investigation without action against the manufacturer.

Negotiated settlement agreements on allowable pension and foreign subsidiary costs, resolving multi-year disputes with the Defense Contract Management Agency.

Created and delivered company-wide training programs on government contracts fundamentals, commercial sales to the Department of Defense, and purchasing in support of government contracts.

Completed comprehensive improvements to corporate investigation, training and disclosure program, allowing for early end to administrative agreement with suspension and debarment officials.

Represented major defense contractor in industry association efforts to improve government acquisition process, including successfully blocking rule that would have introduced a percentage of sales test for commercial items purchased by DoD.

Served on working group for the Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct, promoting best practices for defense contractor ethics and compliance programs.