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PilieroMazza – a business law firm – serves as a strategic partner to government contractors and commercial businesses from across the United States. We deliver results for our clients by implementing legal and business solutions that take the client’s best interests into consideration. Moreover, PilieroMazza’s efficient operational structure and lean approach to staffing matters translates into competitive pricing for our clients, while providing the highest standard of client service and legal acumen.

Location:

United States

Description:

PilieroMazza – a business law firm – serves as a strategic partner to government contractors and commercial businesses from across the United States. We deliver results for our clients by implementing legal and business solutions that take the client’s best interests into consideration. Moreover, PilieroMazza’s efficient operational structure and lean approach to staffing matters translates into competitive pricing for our clients, while providing the highest standard of client service and legal acumen.

Language:

English

Contact:

202-857-1000


Episodes

Labor and Employment Issues Unique to Government Contractors

7/5/2022
This is the second episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Sarah Nash, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Labor & Employment Group, cover labor and employment issues unique to government contractors. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a...

Duration:00:42:33

So You Want to be a Government Contractor? What Commercial Businesses Need to Know

7/5/2022
This is the first episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Jon Williams and Kevin Barnett, attorneys in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, discuss the basics of what commercial businesses need to know before entering the federal marketplace. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific...

Duration:00:43:25

Ins and Outs of Federal Procurement Programs for Small Businesses

7/4/2022
This is the sixth and final episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Peter Ford and Meghan Leemon, attorneys in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, go over the ins and outs of federal procurement programs for small businesses. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you...

Duration:00:31:44

Preparing for and Doing Transactions as a Government Contractor

7/4/2022
This is the fifth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Cy Alba and Dave Shafer, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts and Business & Transactions groups, cover preparing for and doing transactions as a government contractor. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation,...

Duration:00:46:04

Mitigating Protests and Disputes in Government Contracts

7/4/2022
This is the fourth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Katie Burrows and Sam Finnerty, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, review how to mitigate protests and disputes in government contracts. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a...

Duration:00:46:50

Utilizing Strategic Partnerships for Government Contracts

7/4/2022
This is the third episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Matt Feinberg and Jackie Unger, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Government Contracts groups, discuss utilizing strategic partnerships for government contracts. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific...

Duration:00:53:12

Risk Prevention Strategies: Responding Effectively to Internal Workplace Complaints

12/6/2021
This is the second episode of PilieroMazza’s series on Risk Prevention Strategies. In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Matt Kreiser, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution groups, sit down to discuss common types of employee complaints, the legal protections afforded to complaining employees, and tips for effectively responding to complaints. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client...

Duration:00:46:00

Risk Prevention Strategies: Avoiding Costly FLSA Missteps

11/19/2021
This is the first episode of PilieroMazza’s series on Risk Prevention Strategies. In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg, Partners in PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution groups, sit down to discuss common employer missteps in application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), best practices for FLSA compliance, and how to prepare if an audit or litigation arises. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an...

Duration:01:01:43

Strategic Growth Paths of Top Small Business Government Contractors

8/25/2021
In the third episode of PilieroMazza’s series on “Growth Strategies for Government Contractors,” Cy Alba, Partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group, sits down with Sarah Djamshidi, President & Managing Partner of Speedshift Advisors, and Robert Lohfeld Jr., CEO of Sev1Tech, to discuss the latest and most successful growth and sell strategies in government contracting. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship...

Duration:00:21:25

Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare: Getting Your House in Order

2/24/2021
Healthcare businesses represent essential transaction opportunities in the middle market. Despite the current pandemic, healthcare remains a principal area of investment; however, M&A activity has its own unique challenges that require strategic advance planning to avoid merger complications. In this episode, Kathryn Hickey, Chair of PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions Group, sits down with sbLiftOff’s Founder and CEO Sharon Heaton to discuss the current healthcare M&A marketplace and how...

Duration:00:52:46

Growth Strategies for Small Businesses Moving to Mid-Tier

10/13/2020
Exceeding your size standard as a small business federal contractor can be a death knell. It can prevent you from bidding new work, recompeting for old work, or with long-term contracts, receiving follow-on options after the 5th year of the contract. Faced with a potential move to the mid-tier, many small business owners look for a possible exit through the sale of their company or attempt to maintain their size status. In this episode, PilieroMazza Partner Cy Alba sits down with Sharon...

Duration:00:55:29

Ex Rel. Radio - FCA: The Year-End Review

3/9/2020
“FCA: The Year-End Review” is the sixth and final episode of Ex Rel. Radio, PilieroMazza’s multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends. In this episode, the head of the Firm’s FCA Team, Matt Feinberg, joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss issues and cases that defined the FCA in 2019, including important decisions from federal courts; potential new avenues...

Duration:00:34:36

Ex Rel. Radio - False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors

1/14/2020
"False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors" is the fifth episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends. Please visit this link to listen to previous podcasts in this series and stay tuned for our last podcast in this series, “FCA: The Year-End Review,” with Matthew Feinberg. In this episode, Firm Counsel...

Duration:00:35:14

Ex Rel. Radio - Prevention Is Priceless: FCA Protection in the Healthcare Industry

10/22/2019
“Prevention Is Priceless: FCA Protection in the Healthcare Industry” is the fourth episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act. In this episode, PilieroMazza Counsel Michelle Litteken joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss how the False Claims Act affects companies in the healthcare industry, potential risks these companies face, and strategies for avoiding a potentially costly FCA claim. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does...

Duration:00:27:56

Ex Rel. Radio - The Whistleblower's Complaint: First-Of-Its-Kind Cybersecurity FCA Settlement

9/25/2019
This is the third episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends. In this episode, PilieroMazza attorneys Matt Feinberg and Dave Shafer join our host, Jon Williams, to discuss a recent cybersecurity FCA case that may have far-reaching implications for government contractors who are subject to federal cybersecurity requirements....

Duration:00:37:08

Ex Rel. Radio - Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA

8/19/2019
This is the second episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which will include commentary on potential pitfalls for your company, enforcement issues, and emerging trends. In this episode, PilieroMazza attorney Sarah Nash joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss how the False Claims Act relates to construction contractors, real-world examples of FCA cases brought against them, and strategies for protecting your company from an FCA claim. Disclaimer: This...

Duration:00:30:52

Ex Rel. Radio - Cybersecurity, Implied Certifications, and the False Claims Act

7/29/2019
This is the first episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which will include commentary on potential pitfalls for your company, enforcement issues, and emerging trends. In this episode, PilieroMazza attorneys Cy Alba and Dave Shafer join our host, Jon Williams, to discuss cybersecurity, implied certifications, and the False Claims Act. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you...

Duration:00:48:30

Insider Threats and Risk Mitigation Strategies

5/15/2019
This is the third episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government contracting work. In this episode, PilieroMazza Partners Nichole Atallah and Megan Connor join our host, Jon Williams, to discuss risk mitigation strategies and insider threats. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an...

Duration:00:33:59

How Cybersecurity Compliance Impacts Closing

5/8/2019
This is the second episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government contracting work. In this episode, PilieroMazza Associate Dave Shafer joins our host, Jon Williams, to examine how cybersecurity impacts due diligence and closing M&A transactions. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an...

Duration:00:35:21

Protecting Your Data Rights

5/1/2019
This is the first episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government contracting work. In this episode, PilieroMazza Partner Cy Alba joins our host, Jon Williams, to share valuable insights and real-world examples on the importance of protecting data rights and your company’s IP, strategies for doing so, and how the protection of data...

Duration:00:32:51