Philip Lee represents government contractors in a broad range of industries including professional services, information technology, and aerospace in bid protests, investigations, contract claims, including terminations for convenience and default, and disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors. He leverages his legal experience and practical knowledge to assist companies with the review and analysis of federal and state solicitations, compliance with federal procurement regulations and related statutes, including small business regulations and issues, and the preparation and negotiation of teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, and subcontracts.

Prior to joining the firm, Philip was an attorney-advisor for the Department of Homeland Security where he provided legal advice and recommendations on a variety of procurement matters including research and development, tests, and evaluation activities performed by public and private sector entities. He also previously served as a contracting officer with the Department of the Interior and was responsible for ensuring contracts, modifications, and both government and contractor performance were compliant with statutory law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and appropriations law.

Philip’s previous experience as both a government attorney and contracting officer provides a unique government contracts perspective to government contractors. This includes real-world experience in all aspects of the procurement cycle, from pre-solicitation to contract award and administration. Philip’s practical experience in federal procurement was further augmented while serving as an attorney-advisor where he counseled contracting officers with solicitation and pre-award reviews as well as defending bid protests before the Government Accountability Office. Philip’s unique insight provides a valuable perspective to government contractors and their procurement issues.

Cara Wulf is a partner in the Government Contracts & Global Trade practice group at McCarter & English. She focuses her practice on government contracts and regulations. She has extensive experience counseling clients regarding compliance with federal, state, and local public procurement requirements. She also assists in litigation involving bid protests, claims, and other disputes before federal agencies, courts and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Cara is a frequent lecturer for Federal Publications on U.S. domestic preference statutes, regulations and executive orders as they apply to the U.S. Government supply chain.