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Hogan Lovells US LLP
COLUMBIA SQUARE
555 THIRTEENTH STREET, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Public Procurement and Education

Position

Partner

Career

Mike Mason’s clients frequently turn to him to handle high-stakes matters. Mike leads a multidisciplinary team focused on providing a full spectrum of legal services to clients in the aerospace, defense, and government services  industry.

He represents clients in bid protest litigation before the Government Accountability Office  and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, often involving contracts valued in hundreds of millions, or billions, of dollars. Mike assists clients where there are allegations of misconduct, including False Claims Act litigation, Procurement Integrity Act violations, suspension and debarment proceedings, cyber incidents, and mandatory disclosures.

Mike also guides clients through the complex and ever-changing environment of government regulatory requirements. Mike has years of experience assisting clients with all aspects of compliance with unique government contracts requirements. Mike frequently advises clients on the Federal Supply Schedule program, especially including the “high risk” areas of pricing disclosure and monitoring requirements. Mike regularly helps clients with gap assessments and the construct of compliance programs. Mike’s comprehensive knowledge benefits clients on all aspects of cybersecurity, including government safeguarding and reporting requirements. Mike also guides clients through government-unique cost accounting and disclose requirements.

Languages

English

Memberships

Member, Advisory Board, Law360 Aerospace and Defense

Education

J.D., The George Washington University Law School, with honors; B.A., Ursinus College

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Government > Government contracts

Hogan Lovells US LLP‘s government contracts and public procurement team offers a sector-focused service, assisting domestic and international clients across key industries, most notably aerospace, defense, tech, life sciences and education. In addition to its strong track record in M&A and foreign investment transactions, the group demonstrates strength in cybersecurity, federal grants, bid protests and national security matters. William Ferreira heads up the team and is a key contact for high-stakes matters related to undue foreign influence on government contracts. Global head of aerospace and defense industry sector group Michael Mason is well versed in bid protest litigation and False Claims Act matters. Life sciences specialist Joy Sturm is recommended for federal health and medical procurement issues. Michael Scheimer and counsel Stacy Hadeka are also key names in the team. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC.