WilmerHale

The WilmerHale government contracts practice guides clients across a broad range of contentious and non contentious matters including bid protests, national security issues, government intellectual property rights, investigations and compliance. The Washington DC-based group is led by Seth Locke, who joined the firm from Perkins Coie LLP in February 2025, alongside Andrew Shipley. Shipley is highly experienced in bid protests, national security matters and intellectual property rights, while Locke brings deep expertise in bid protests, contract performance disputes, cost accounting claims and False Claims Act litigation. Stephen Preston, who leads sensitive investigations and provides strategic procurement, risk management and compliance advice to military contractors.