Government, National Security, & Cybersecurity

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Government Dunlap, Bennet and Ludwig’s Government & Regulatory Affairs team is an interdisciplinary group of attorneys who work to help clients resolve countless regulatory issues at state, federal, and local levels. Since 2001, our government attorney team has advised clients across multiple industries, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, both domestic and international. Government Affairs We are prepared to provide litigation counsel on claims against governmental entities and have litigated numerous disputes before administrative tribunals as well as state and federal courts. Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig attorneys are ready to serve as your company’s trusted partner, helping your organization implement legally effective compliance solutions and grow your business. Whistleblowers Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers exclusive knowledge in the area of whistleblowing and false claims. Our team possesses extensive knowledge of all aspects of government and regulatory affairs and has served as federal prosecutors and special prosecutors in state and federal courts, equipping them to provide valuable insights, legal services, and/or representation. Whether you are a whistleblower and you need legal advice or legal protection, you’ve been terminated in retaliation for whistleblowing, or simply need to learn more about whistleblowing and the law, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig can offer you sound advice and wise counsel. •• We’ve Been There and Done That. Let •• Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig | P. 800-747-9354

Government Contracts Our services encompass all phases of the procurement process from solicitation and contract negotiation to performance, claims, and disputes. We are well-versed in the rules and procedures of the GSA and other federal agencies as well as those of local and state governmental entities. Our team provides strategic advice regarding contracting and regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters. Bid Protests Our Government & Regulatory Affairs team has initiated and defended a variety of state and federal bid protests for a wide range of clients. We also defend our clients in bid protests involving state, city, and regional governmental agencies throughout the United States. Federal, State & Local Contracts Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s government contracts lawyer litigation team has represented small and large businesses worldwide in a wide variety of sectors, enforcing and defending all types of claims related to government contracts, whether on a federal, state, or local level. “Their in-depth knowledge of our government customer and their associated processes enabled us to craft creative legal and operational solutions needed to support our government customer’s sensitive activities. Moreover, their team also served as a reliable resource for our general administrative and corporate securities issues that required an in-depth discovery in multiple state jurisdictions. Truly one-stop shopping for critical legal support.” —DBL Client Us Help You Go There and Do That. | F. 855-226-8791 | www.dbllawyers.com

Debarment Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s Debarment team provides strong legal support and decades of experience representing government contractors facing government disciplinary investigations. Investigations leading to suspension and debarment are initiated by the government when circumstances call into question a government contractor’s “present responsibility.” In analyzing whether a federal contractor lacks present responsibility, the procuring agency’s suspension and debarment officials will analyze many factors, including the contractor’s honesty, integrity, ethics, responsibility, and competence. Contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment are excluded from competing for or receiving contracts and grants. It goes without saying that any of these actions have devastating impacts on any contractor’s business. Our attorneys work with clients to develop and implement compliance plans to mitigate the risk of a proposed suspension and debarment and other related adverse actions, such as clearance revocation. •• We’ve Been There and Done That. Let •• Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig | P. 800-747-9354

“I contacted Mr. Bennett to represent me before the USAF. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. I was most impressed by his willingness to spend the time needed to properly prepare and to keep me informed about the process. And we were successful defending the action.” —Litigation Client Our philosophy is that legal services are best used as a preventive measure rather than as a defensive measure. If suspension or debarment has been threatened, our attorneys are experienced in responding to show cause notices, negotiating resolutions with the government participating in fact-finding proceedings, and opposing such actions in court. Security Clearance Revocation We defend facility and personnel clearances and work with government attorneys to mitigate proposed revocations. Government Investigations Our attorneys defend clients in a variety of DOJ and DOD investigations. Us Help You Go There and Do That. | F. 855-226-8791 | www.dbllawyers.com

National Security Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s National Security practice offers multi-disciplinary legal and strategic support for clients with business interests in national security and government programs. National security matters are among the most important and difficult legal issues confronting all major corporations. We can help clients navigate this changing and challenging landscape. •• Classified programs and litigation •• Data privacy an cybersecurity •• NISPOM and industrial security •• Whistleblower policies and reporting •• Disclosure of information to and by the government •• Privacy of government-maintained records •• Appeals of adverse security clearance determinations for individuals and adverse facility clearance determinations •• ITAR, FCPA, and FARA reviews •• Ethics and Compliance: CFIUS reviews and FOCI reviews •• Insider threat (policy, compliance, and tech solutions) •• We’ve Been There and Done That. Let •• Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig | P. 800-747-9354

Our team of national security attorneys has experience in CIA, NSA, Department of Defense, and interagency national security strategy, policy, and legal processes. We have been responsible for cybersecurity, classified contracts, counter-terrorism programs, special warfare and all forms of intelligence operations, national security-related civil and criminal litigation, and all legal advice and services to the leadership and personnel of the CIA. In addition, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig provides ongoing advice and counsel to clients regarding their rights and responsibilities under government contracts, compliance with government rules and regulations, security clearances, payment and financing issues, and a wide range of related matters. Ultimately, we leverage our collective expertise to help clients achieve their objectives, manage risk, and comply with both domestic and international regulatory requirements. “The National Security team is made up of consummate professionals. Their level of expertise in cyber, digital platforms, national security, and intelligence policy is top notch.” —DBL Client Us Help You Go There and Do That. | F. 855-226-8791 | www.dbllawyers.com

Cybersecurity Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s Cybersecurity Solutions team is grounded on an integrated services approach that encapsulates all your cybersecurity-related legal, technical, & counsel needs. We provide expert legal services 24x7 throughout our global network, with offices in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s TS/SCI- cleared attorneys are CIPP/US Certified (Certified Information Privacy Professionals) and have more than 75 years of combined experience. With a full array of integrated and strategic partnerships, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is positioned to address all your cybersecurity needs. •• Data breach risk prevention, detection, and response •• Critical infrastructure cybersecurity •• Government contracting •• Health information privacy and security •• Communications and information technology •• Supreme Court, government, and appellate advocacy and relations •• Employee, consumer, and financial data privacy •• International cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection •• Government information disclosure •• Privacy of government-maintained records •• We’ve Been There and Done That. Let •• Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig | P. 800-747-9354

“This team is made of outstanding lawyers and business partners. We’ve worked together on a range of international energy and security issues that required skill in policy, law, finance, IP and technology— and they delivered creative and industrial strength solutions on all fronts. They are outcome-oriented and team players whom I greatly respect, appreciate, and enjoy. Five stars!” —DBL Client Cyber Command & Control Framework Methodology Our services include strategy and assessCmybeenrtCso,mmand & Control investigation, and remediation throughoutFraamperowvoerknMethodology cyber command and control framework. We also work with strategic partners to provide integrated solutions in threat Strategy Investigation detection, data-loss prevention, & Assessment digital-rights management, database activity monitoring, automatic policy checks, and consent capture. Remediation Us Help You Go There and Do That. | F. 855-226-8791 | www.dbllawyers.com

Meet Our Government, National Security, David Verhey is a partner in Washington, DC. His practice concentrates on clients with business interests in national security, information technology, cybersecurity, and government contracts. David’s career has spanned almost 20 years, including stints in private practice and government service. He formerly served as a Senior Advisor and Counsel in the Department of Defense, where he supported IT development, cybersecurity, classified contracts, and counter-terrorism programs. David is a frequent conference speaker and an author of articles on security and technology, including big data, the internet of things, insider threat mitigation, and privacy policy. He is also the founder and principal of SDS Advisors LLC, a technology consulting firm. He holds a TS/SCI clearance. David Ludwig is a partner in Washington, DC. His practice focuses on civil litigation in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, internet/domain names, commercial transactions, government contracts, community associations, bankruptcy law/ creditors’ rights, and corporate and small business law. He is co-chair of the firm’s litigation group, and he has served as an attorney for local and national clients in federal and state court litigation and arbitration matters as well as in government contract bid protests and Tucker Act litigation, and numerous other forums and proceedings. Thomas Dunlap is the founding partner of DBL in Washington, DC. In 20 years of litigating, Tom has won millions of dollars of jury verdicts in Texas, Virginia, and a host of other states, with five major appellate victories in the United States Federal Circuit in the past 18 months. Tom has been repeatedly named a DC and Virginia SuperLawyer (top 2.5%), maintains an AVVO “Superb” rating (10.0), and is listed in “Top 12” (Northern Virginia Magazine) and Who’s Who in American Law. He has been named to various lists for litigation work, such as the “Power 100” lawyer in entertainment.

& Cybersecurity Team Ellis Bennett is an experienced trial lawyer having tried more than 100 cases in the state and federal courts of VA, DC, and WVA. While a member of the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Ellis was Honor Graduate of the 155th Officer Basic Course and served as lead trial counsel in numerous courts-martial tried at various military installations. Ellis also served as a federal prosecutor in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division. Since entering private practice, Ellis has represented numerous government contractors in commercial disputes and has also maintained a robust white-collar criminal and investigations practice. He serves as co- chair of our litigation group. Robert J. Eatinger, Jr. has practiced national security law for more than three decades, including 24 years with the CIA, where he served as the Acting General Counsel for a time. His experience in national security litigation includes supporting major espionage prosecutions, such as against Jonathan Pollard, Aldrich Ames, and Robert Hanssen; terrorism prosecutions, such as bombers of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, and the bombers of the World Trade Center in 1993; and dozens of cases involving state secrets or the Classified Information Procedures Act. As the CIA’s senior operations lawyer for 6 years, he worked on some of the nation’s most sensitive human and technical intelligence programs, including counterterrorism and cyber operations and helped develop Presidential and National Security Council policies and directives. He understands and can assist businesses meet the unique legal needs of sensitive services for the United States. David Keesling is a partner in Tulsa and a top-rated attorney with more than 17 years of experience in private law practice. His practice is centered around many facets of business and corporate law, and he has tried many cases and obtained excellent results, including numerous large monetary resolutions for clients both at trial and through negotiated settlements.

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