Seyfarth Shaw LLP is highly regarded for its stellar track record in complex bid protests before the GAO, while also handling contract claims and litigation, international law compliance matters and a broad array of internal investigations, namely those related to small business set-asides, security clearances, export controls and cost accounting. Adam Lasky sits in Seattle and is experienced in bid protests before the GAO, the US court of federal claims and the federal circuit and leads the team alongside Amy Conant-Hoang, who is based in the firms Washington DC office alongside the rest of the government contracts team. Conant-Hoang handles internal investigations, corporate transactions alongside her thriving bid protests practice, Edward Arnold is a go-to practitioner for FCA litigation, internal investigations and whistleblower complaints, Erica Bakies is an expert in foreign investments and the national security aspects of procurement, and Zachary Jacobson advises contractors in the emerging technologies, space, aerospace and defense industries on IP rights aspects. Ken Kanzawa joined the practice in December 2024 and covers both litigation and compliance counselling.
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Testimonials
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‘Amy Conant-Hoang and Erica Bakies are a great team. They are responsive and give us useful legal/business consideration.’
‘The Seyfarth people I have worked with are excellent attorneys and even better people. Edward Arnold is quickly making a name for himself in the industry with his insightful and timely presentations and articles. ’
‘What I like most about Seyfarth is their reliability. You always have the sense that your case is being looked after by attorneys genuinely interested in getting a good result.’
‘The attorneys are Seyfarth are always positive and enjoyable to work with, the stress of litigation notwithstanding.’
‘We mostly work with Adam Lasky and Edward Arnold. They both go above and beyond in my opinion.’
‘Amy Conant-Hoang, Adam Lasky, Erica Bakies, Zach Jacobson, and Sarah Barney are exceptional lawyers: smart, accessible, practical, and totally oriented to solving the client's business problem.’
‘Amy Conant-Hoang is outstanding! Her leadership has been instrumental in ensuring that all elements of that support are well thought out, conveyed in a manner that is clear and specific and is accomplished in a timely manner.’
‘Deep experience, persons with 30+ years experience help to work through difficult issues. Intelligent use of subject matter experts (use only when necessary). Great US government contracts team.’
Key clients
- QinetiQ US
- T-Mobile
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- ManTech
- V2X
- COLSA Corporation
- Raytheon
- TLS Joint Venture
- CompQsoft
- J&J Worldwide Services
Work highlights
- Represented Vectrus in a trio of sustained GAO protests.
- Representing Anchorage in Federal Circuit appeal, defending landmark $367 million judgment obtained against the United States for breach of contract for defective port construction project overseen by United States.
- Represented TLS Joint Venture in a sustained GAO protest on basis that awardee was ineligible due to a 25-hour lapse in its SAM.gov registration; decision led FAR Council to amend the SAM.gov registration regulations.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Adam Lasky; Amy Conant-Hoang
Other key lawyers
Edward Arnold; Erica Bakies; Zachary Jacobson; Ken Kanzawa; Sarah Barney