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Gregory S. Jacobs

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Associate

Washington, D.C.

T:
+1 202 414 9480 (Washington, D.C.)
F:
+1 202 414 9299 (Washington, D.C.)
E:
gjacobs@reedsmith.com
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Greg's practice involves assisting clients with a variety of issues relating to government contracts, procurement integrity, multiple award schedule contracting, and government ethics. Greg has represented clients in bid protest actions at the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and various state and local tribunals, as well representing clients in Contract Disputes Act cases before Boards of Contract Appeals.  Greg has also conducted internal investigations relating to government contracts compliance and procurement integrity issues.  

Greg also counsels clients on U.S. export controls and compliance matters under the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Treasury regulations. His work includes conducting internal investigations and preparing disclosures to the government in a variety of matters relating to international trade.  Greg has also represented clients in matters before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS").

Finally, Greg serves as outside general counsel to several trade associations and works with other nonprofit organizations on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, affinity partnerships, and election-related issues.

Publications

  • "When Can a Subcontractor Sue? Less Often Than You Would Think," Federal Forecaster, Fall 2005, Volume I, Number 6
  • "SBA News: Court of Federal Claims Requires Army to Enforce '50 Percent Rule,'" Federal Forecaster, Fall 2005, Volume I, Number 6
  • "Focus on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement," Export, Customs & Trade Sentinel, Summer 2005, Volume II, Number 3
  • “When a Disclosure May Not Be Voluntary: Liability for Trade Violations and Sarbanes-Oxley,” Export, Customs & Trade Sentinel, Summer 2005, Volume II, Number 3
  • "Sarbanes-Oxley and Government Contracts: What You Need to Know," Federal Forecaster, Summer 2005, Volume I, Number 5
  • "Government Contractors Must Be Wary of Potential Procurement Fraud Liability," Federal Forecaster, April 2005, Volume I, Number 4
  • "The SBA Beat: Contracting News All Businesses Can Use," Federal Forecaster, February 2005, Volume I, Number 2
  • "Harsh Penalties for Illegal Employment Negotiations," Federal Forecaster, January 2005, Volume I, Number 1

Experience

2004 Reed Smith

Legal Education

2004 J.D. with honors, The George Washington University Law School
George Washington Scholar
Member of The Public Contract Law Journal

Undergraduate Education

2001 B.A., magna cum laude, University of Maryland, Government and Politics
Dean's Scholar
University Honors Program

Professional Admissions / Qualifications

  • Maryland
  • District of Columbia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims