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Section of Public Contract Law
The Section of Public Contract Law serves to provide balanced recommendations on procurement policy, provide a forum to engage with colleagues across all segments of the procurement industry, and gain insight into and develop unique perspectives of federal, state and local public contract law.
Why join the Section?
Jayna Rust, Washington, DC
As a government contracts attorney, Jayna works on litigation and advocacy, in particular, bid protest and appeals related to the performance of government contracts. Keeping up on the latest developments, building advocacy skills, and speaking opportunities are what she gains from section membership.
Join - Public Contract LawUpcoming Section Meetings
2019 Annual Meeting - San Francisco, CA
Thursday, August 8 - Saturday, August 10 | Explore eight CLE programs on developing legal issues in the procurement arena. Engage in dialogue with key stakeholders, expand your network, and exchange ideas with fellow public contract professionals. Meeting includes Section Council Meeting & Annual Section Business Meeting/ Election of 2019 - 20 Leadership.
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Shape and affect public policy, engage with colleagues, leverage the counsel, gain insight into and develop unique perspectives of federal, state and local public contract law.
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Antitrust Issues for Government Contractors & the Defense Industry
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Summer Happy Hour
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Upcoming Webinars
Talking About FAR 52.222-26 and EO 11246: What Government Contracts Attorneys Need to Know about Bias
The implications of Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR") 52.222-26 and Executive Order ("EO") 11246 are immense for federal contractors and subcontractors. From equal opportunity requirements to non-discriminatory advertising, the list is lengthy, the penalties for non-compliance are stiff, and its navigation can be time-consuming.
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Section of Public Contract Law
Publications | Book
Government Contract Law: The Deskbook for Procurement Professionals, Fourth Edition
Publications | Book
Guide to State Procurement: A 50-State Primer on Purchasing Laws, Processes, and Procedures, Second Edition
Publications | Book
The Federal False Claims Act and Government Contracts: The Intersection of Federal Government Contracts, Administration Law, and Civil Fraud
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ABA urges Congress to create separate immigration courts
The American Bar Association is collaborating with three prominent immigration legal organizations to advocate for an independent immigration court system.
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Latest Public Contract Law Job Postings
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IT Procurement Administrator Chevy Chase, MD, United States
IT Procurement Administrator
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Intellectual Property Contract Attorney Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Intellectual Property Contract Attorney
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Assistant to the Contract Manager (Paralega/Legal Assistant) Denver, 80235, United States
Assistant to the Contract Manager (Paralega/Legal Assistant)
About Public Contract Law
Our goal is simple yet ambitious: To be the most reliable, most respected nationwide source of balanced, unbiased positive recommendations for improving the law relating to procurement at all levels of government. Because of our unique position composed of lawyers and associates from government, corporations, and law firms, we have an extraordinary opportunity and duty to work for improvements to the procurement process.
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Use this online form to contact the Section of Public Contract Law or call Patty Brennan at 312.988.5623.