The Greenberg Traurig government contracts practice offers deep expertise in complex and emerging technologies, including space-based systems. The firm is particularly well known for its work on specialised intellectual property issues arising in government contracts and grants. Co-practice head Jeffrey Chiow frequently represents contractors in high-stakes bid protests of enterprise-wide significance, while fellow practice head Jennifer Zucker is widely recognised by defence and aerospace clients for her bid protest work across both classified and unclassified environments. Shomari Wade is highly experienced in bid protests before the Court of Federal Claims and the Government Accountability Office. Michael Schaengold focuses his litigation practice before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Court of Federal Claims. Cindy Lopez joined from Rogers Joseph O’Donnellin April 2026.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘My Greenberg Traurig legal team is very attuned to the challenges confronting small businesses.'

  • ‘My Greenberg Traurig team members have first-hand experience on the government side of the GOVCON industry.’

  • 'I have worked with multiple attorneys at Greenberg Traurig LLP. They have tremendous experience and capabilities. They are very responsive and very easy to work with. The advice and counsel they have provided has been excellent.'

  • 'Jeffrey Chiow is the best. His advice and counsel has been invaluable. He has been great to work with and very responsive. His knowledge of government contracts is vast and he has represented my company's interest very well.'

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Jeffery Chiow; Jennifer Zucker

Other key lawyers

Shomari Wade; Michael Schaengold