The "Bid Protests in 2025: An Overview of Early Results and Lessons Learned" is a virtual event organized by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) National Capital Region. Scheduled for November 18, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT, this program aims to provide federal contractors with insights into key procurement decisions of 2025, assisting them in navigating the proposal, negotiation, and award processes.
The event will cover critical topics such as the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) new pleading standards, the implications of artificial intelligence in brief writing, equitable tolling of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) stay deadline, and notable case studies highlighting timeliness issues and data integrity challenges. Additionally, the panel will discuss practical points for in-house counsel operating under protective orders and explore Chief Judge Solomson's "Three Buckets" of protests.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with esteemed speakers, including Om Jahagirdar, Deputy General Counsel at Amtrak, and Paul Debolt, Partner at Venable. The session will be conducted via Zoom, facilitating interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with the panelists.
This program is particularly beneficial for in-house counsel, government contractors, and legal professionals involved in federal procurement. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on recent developments in bid protests, enhancing their ability to manage and mitigate risks associated with government contracting.
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Speakers(4)
Allison Siegel
Associate at Venable
Allison Siegel assists clients with government contracts and federal grant matters, including federal investigations, bid protests, claims, litigation, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and grant funding disallowances. She represents clients in bid protests and interventions before the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Chris Griesedieck
Counsel at Venable
Chris Griesedieck’s practice encompasses a wide range of government contract and grant-related matters, such as claims, requests for equitable adjustment, and bid protests. He advises clients on cost and pricing issues, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation Cost Principles and Procedures and the Cost Accounting Standards.
Om Jahagirdar
Deputy General Counsel at Amtrak
Om Jahagirdar is Deputy General Counsel (Real Estate & Infrastructure) at Amtrak. He is a business-savvy and results-oriented legal executive leading Amtrak's Gen-AI rollout, providing strategic advice to senior management to drive revenue growth and reduce risk. Before joining Amtrak, Om was an Associate General Counsel at Freddie Mac.
Paul Debolt
Partner at Venable
Paul Debolt counsels government contractors in navigating the requirements for conducting business with the federal government. He tackles competitive source selection problems, defends and prosecutes bid protests, and advises on regulatory issues, technical data rights, and Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI).
Event Details
- Date
- November 18, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free for members
- Audience
- In-house counsel, government contractors, legal professionals involved in federal procurement
- CLE Credits
- 1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending