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Overview
2016 Government Contracts Review and Outlook West Coast
San Diego, CA
November 17-18, 2016

-- Learn from the leading experts in the field of government contracting

-- Receive the latest in recent and pending statutes, regulations and legislation

-- Keep current and hear the forecast for 2017      

This unique conference brings together high-level practitioners and government contracting professionals to discuss what’s happening in the industry and its impact on 2017.

Get an accelerated review and analysis of new developments in federal government contracting, from pending legislation and trends to how to prepare for the future. Connect with the top minds in the industry at a program designed for all public and private sector employees, including supply, service, and construction contract professionals.

Comprehensive Coverage on Timely but Timeless Topics
-  New and pending statutes and regulations
-  Cybersecurity and technology issues  
-  Civil FCA, fraud and compliance issues
-  Contract cost and pricing developments, and accounting issues
-  Contract formation, negotiations and protest developments
-  International Updates, ITAR, FCPA, Export Controls
-  Labor & employment law updates and executive orders
-  Mandatory DFARs flowdown and best practices


FREE REFERENCE TOOL
Attendees will receive an extensive manual of reference materials prepared especially for this program.

Dates/Locations
No upcoming dates/locations at this time
Agenda
Day 1
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Day 1
8:30 – 8:45
Introductory Remarks (James J. Gallagher, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP)

8:45 – 9:45 
2016 Legislative and Regulatory Developments (Jason Workmaster, Covington & Burling LLP)

9:45 – 9:55  Break

9:55 – 11:00 
An Update on Export Controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Trade Issues (Andrew D. Irwin, Steptoe & Johnson LLP)

11:00 – 11:05  Break

11:05 – 12:15  
Contract Formation, Negotiation and Protest Developments (Thomas P. Humphrey, Crowell & Moring LLP and Jerald S. Howe, Jr., Fried Frank)

12:15 – 1:15  Lunch

1:15 – 2:15
An Accelerated Course in Mandatory and Recommended DFARS Flow-Downs and Best Practices (Alex Tomaszczuk and Michael Rizzo, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP)

2:15 – 2:30  Break

2:30 – 3:15
Legal Advancements in Cyber Security Requirements and Related Technology Issues Impacting Government Contractors (Jay DeVecchio, Morrison & Foerster and Ray Aghaian, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP)

3:15 – 4:00
A Primer on the Status of Labor and Employment Law, Regulations and Executive Orders Applicable to Government Contracting (Glenn Sweatt and Laura Latham, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) 
 
Day 2
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 2
8:30 – 8:45
Introductory Remarks (James J. Gallagher, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP)

8:45 – 10:15
Contract Accounting, Cost and Pricing Developments (Karen L. Manos, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Terry L. Albertson, Crowell & Moring)

10:15 – 10:30  Break

10:30 – 12:00
An Update on the Civil False Claims Act, Fraud and Compliance Issues (Scott Roybal, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP and Patricia Meagher, Rogers, Joseph O'Donnell)
Experts
  • W. Jay DeVecchio
    Senior of Counsel, Washington D.C.
    Jay is a litigator and former Co-Chair of Morrison & Foerster’s Government Contracts and Public Procurement practice, with 46 years’ experience in the field. Clients from the aerospace, technology, and healthcare sectors seek his representation in all facets of government procurement...
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  • Michael Rizzo
    Partner, Pillsbury Law
    Michael Rizzo, Pillsbury’s Government Contracts & Disputes practice co-leader, has represented defense contractors, design/build firms, transportation and technology companies in multimillion-dollar, precedent-setting cases.

    A government contracts lawyer in Los Angeles, Michael pr...
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  • Jason Workmaster
    Member, Miller & Chevalier
    Jason Workmaster focuses his practice on government contracts-related litigation, including contract claims and disputes, bid protests, and civil False Claims Act (FCA) cases. He has represented a host of clients in these types of cases before the boards of contract appeals, the U.S. Court of Federa...
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Accreditation
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Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 9.5 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: n/a
Program Prerequisite: n/a
Advance Preparation: n/a
Method: n/a
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 8.0 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 8.25 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
No travel information is available at this time