Jon Burd

Practice Areas

Jon is a creative problem solver who counsels government contractors and subcontractors on a range of legal matters. He routinely handles complex government contracts disputes and earns praise from clients for his ability to quickly assimilate challenging technical issues involving weapons system, aerospace, and intelligence programs.

Jon regularly litigates bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and federal agencies; conducts internal investigations involving allegations of contractor fraud or abuse and represents clients in response to Department of Justice (DOJ) and Inspector General (IG) subpoenas, suspension and debarment proceedings, and employee whistleblower claims; helps clients develop and maintain internal compliance and training programs; and advises buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions and other due diligence activities unique to government contractors.

Jon serves as the Firm’s Facility Security Officer and has unique experience advising government contractor and critical infrastructure clients on a range of cybersecurity and national security compliance issues and representing clients in investigations and litigation involving classified programs.

Career

Adjunct Professor, Government Contracts (2019) and Commercial Paper (2005-2006), Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University

Summer Law Clerk for the Honorable Bruce Levine, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (2003)

Intern for the Institute of International Banking Law and Practice (2001-2002)

Works with the Whitman-Walker clinic to represent clients with HIV/AIDS pursuing claims for Social Security disability benefits

Professional Memberships

Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

American Bar Association (ABA), Section of Public Contract Law