Join us for an engaging program designed for in-house counsel and business leaders of government contractors who need to stay on top of today’s rapidly evolving regulatory and enforcement landscape.
The event will feature a keynote address by former [gov title], [name], [current job]. The speech will be followed by two panel discussions on procurement/policy updates and the enforcement climate government contractors face. The panels will be comprised of speakers from our firm, including former senior government officials, congressional advisors and prosecutors, who will discuss the latest developments across a broad host of issues impacting government contractors. Topics to be covered include changes in national security policy, regulatory and legislative updates and trends in procurement fraud enforcement. Attendees will leave with actionable guidance to help mitigate risk, strengthen compliance programs and position their organizations for success in an increasingly complex operating environment.
CLE Credit is pending approval for Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania.
Agenda
Arrival/registration: 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Keynote speech: 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Panel one: 4 – 4:45 p.m.
Policy priorities and procurement trends: What's ahead for contractors
Moderator: Cedric Powell
Panelists: Karen Harbaugh, Pablo Carillo and Giancarlo Pellegrini
Break: 4:45 – 4:55 p.m.
Panel two: 4:55 – 5:45 p.m.
Navigating the new enforcement landscape: Risks, trends and strategies
Moderator: Tom Firestone
Panelists: Lauren Briggerman, Joe Walker and Tyler Wood
A reception will follow.
Key takeaways
Participants will:
Understand current developments in defense acquisition policy and priorities impacting contractors doing business with the Department of Defense
Learn how evolving national security, foreign investment and trade compliance requirements are affecting government contracts, supply chains and business operations
Obtain an update on congressional and legislative developments affecting federal procurement, defense spending and contractor oversight
Gain insight into the latest procurement enforcement trends, including bid-rigging, collusion investigations and the government's increasing focus on contractor compliance
Receive practical guidance on reducing legal and regulatory risk while responding effectively to government inquiries, investigations and audits
Network with peers and experienced advisors serving the government contracting community
Who should attend
General counsels, chief compliance officers, business executives, contracts professionals, government relations teams and in-house legal departments supporting companies that do business with the federal government.
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About this event
When
3 December 2026
3:30 – 5:45 p.m. ET
Where
Squire Patton Boggs
2550 M Street NW
Washington 20037
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