Bio
Emily focuses on providing efficient and thoughtful advice to clients on matters relating to Government Contracts, Audits & Investigations, and the False Claims Act. She counsels government contractors and grant recipients on procurements and claims, compliance and risk assessments, and mandatory disclosures. She also advises clients on the eligibility requirements for small business federal procurement programs and guides businesses through the process to form joint ventures.
As an Attorney Advisor for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals, Emily helped draft more than 100 decisions involving government contracting disputes, including 8(a) Business Development program appeals, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code appeals, and size appeals; eligibility of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) appeals; and Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) protests and appeals. To ensure compliance with SBA regulations, Emily reviewed teaming and joint venture agreements, All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) agreements, and subcontracting agreements. She also worked on the rollout of SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) appeals process and helped draft numerous decisions determining eligibility for PPP loan forgiveness.
Additionally, she possesses extensive experience in analyzing matters involving multiple-award contracts and changes in a company’s size under the SBA regulations after a merger or acquisition, as well as other complex issues of size or status.
Emily’s unique skillset, earned by understanding the obstacles businesses face, coupled with her litigation knowledge and experience, allows her to counsel clients on maintaining compliance with laws and regulations specific to government contractors. Recognizing that issues can and will arise for clients, Emily is well-equipped to provide litigation support, dedicating herself to achieving optimal outcomes.
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Credentials
Education
- Vanderbilt Law School, J.D.
- Saint Louis University, B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Missouri
Activities/Honors
Activities
- Vice Chair, Small Business & Other Socioeconomic Programs Committee, American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section, 2021-Present
- Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section, 2021-Present
Honors
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Marilyn Neforas Scholarship for Young Lawyer Women in Public Contract Law, American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law, 2021-2022