ProfileElizabeth is a government contracts partner in Reed Smith's Global Regulatory Enforcement Practice Group. Elizabeth focuses her practice on the resolution of disputes related to the award, administration, and termination of federal and state government contracts. Elizabeth has successfully represented disappointed bidders and contract awardees in bid protests before the GAO, the Court of Federal Claims, and federal and state agencies. She regularly represents contractors that are the targets of government investigations and whistleblower lawsuits alleging violations of the False Claims Act ("FCA"). Further, she represents clients on Contract Disputes Act ("CDA") claims, suspension and debarments, and the appeal of contract terminations.Elizabeth also regularly counsels government contractors on contract administration and regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR"), small and other disadvantaged business regulations, wage and hour requirements for contractors, the Truth in Negotiations Act ("TINA"), the Service Contract Act ("SCA"), the Davis-Bacon Act, the Buy America Act ("BAA"), and the Trade Agreements Act ("TAA"). Additionally, Elizabeth counsels businesses conducting transactions with government contractors. She provides knowledgeable advice regarding the acquisition of companies holding government contracts. Read More