Contract & Grant Compliance and Administration

Akin’s government contracts team routinely advises on contract & grant compliance and administration on behalf of the world’s leading companies, universities and not-for-profit organizations.

Our lawyers assist clients on the full spectrum of contract and grant compliance matters. Spanning the lifecycle of a government contract or grant, the breadth of our practice includes advising on the formation, administration, litigation and government investigations and enforcement actions related to federal contracts and grants.

Our government contracts team helps organizations design, implement and maintain tailored and effective corporate compliance programs that are consistent with federal regulations and with the mitigation factors considered in suspension and debarment decisions.

Among other areas, we are currently advising on the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and assisting clients on meeting the regulatory and compliance requirements under the IIJA. Our lawyers are also helping clients address the range of government contracts issues around smart cities, including infrastructure planning and development, monetizing investments and rules around safety and liability.

Our government contracts lawyers regularly design compliance programs, perform comprehensive compliance effectiveness reviews, draft internal policies and procedures, and provide comprehensive counseling and training. Our clients hail from a wide array of industries, including technology, education, financial services, health care, aerospace & defense and energy & renewable energy.

Notably, we have served as longtime counsel representing many of the nation’s preeminent universities across the country. We advise on myriad government grants and contracts issues, including those related to the U.S. government’s evolving cybersecurity, privacy & data protection requirements.