'Every War Causes Us to Adjust': Defense Contract Maneuvers

'Every War Causes Us to Adjust': Defense Contract Maneuvers

November 21, 2022, The National Law Journal

Susan Cassidy's commentary appeared in an article in The National Law Journal about how national security lawyers meet the challenges of the Ukrainian conflict and military supply chain disruption.

As the article mentions, Covington is another homegrown Washington firm with a strong focus on regulations and enforcement and a reputation for cross-practice collaboration.

Susan said in her practice she is seeing a significant uptick of investigations and counseling on issues relating to supply chain.

“Clients are facing increased scrutiny. The one thing that is absolutely clear is that the security of the government supply chain is extraordinarily important to the government. And they are slowing down and imposing those requirements on contractors who they see as the first line of defense,” Susan said.

The message from the DoD and Biden administration is clear, said Susan: “It’s supply chain, supply chain, supply chain.”

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