WilmerHale

Defense Tech; False Claims Act; Government and Regulatory Litigation; Government Contracts; Investigations; National Security

Partner

Seth Locke, a partner in the firm’s Defense, National Security, and Government Contracts Practice, focuses on all areas of government contracts litigation, including bid protests, contract performance issues, cost accounting claims and other disputes. His clients include defense contractors, logistics contractors, global aerospace manufacturers, technology companies, service contractors, and commercial contractors.

Mr. Locke has significant experience with False Claims Act cases, internal investigations, contract termination procedures, and advising clients on protecting their rights in technical data and computer software. He has handled matters before the US Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services and Civilian Boards of Contract Appeals, and the US Government Accountability Office, and counseled clients in mergers and acquisitions to address government contracts and regulatory issues.

His pro bono practice includes working with the National Veterans Legal Services Program to assist veterans in submitting claims for combat-related special compensation to the US Department of Defense.

Mr. Locke has taught courses at the George Washington University Law School and for Federal Publications Seminars and provides various CLE presentations for clients.

Admissions: District of Columbia Virginia US Court of Federal Claims US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

The George Washington University Law School, J.D. (2008)

Washington University in St. Louis B.A. (2005)