Practice

Governmental

Integrated Solutions for Government-Facing Challenges

Sheppard’s Governmental lawyers advise clients across all industries on contracts, compliance, investigations and disputes with federal, state and international authorities.

With far-reaching experience and an integrated team approach, we deliver practical solutions that resolve problems efficiently wherever business meets government.

Multidisciplinary Advocacy Across Government Sectors

Our Governmental team takes a “whole-of-government” approach. From high-stakes investigations to strategic counseling, we help clients achieve their objectives in a complex regulatory landscape.

We represent clients before federal and state courts, law enforcement authorities, and administrative boards and agencies ranging from the DOJ, SEC, EPA, FTC and FDA to the GAO, CBP, OFAC and the Court of International Trade. By uniting lawyers and business professionals in antitrust, government contracts, international trade, national security, white collar defense, and healthcare and life sciences regulatory compliance, we provide our clients with legal strategy and counsel that cuts across agencies and jurisdictions.

Clients include leading companies in aerospace and defense, technology, life sciences, energy, healthcare, transportation, higher education and consumer products. Whether securing and executing on government contracts, navigating CFIUS reviews, responding to False Claims Act investigations or handling a cross-border cartel investigation, we connect clients to the right Sheppard lawyer with the right agency insight.

Areas of Focus

Antitrust and Competition

We represent clients in cartel investigations, civil antitrust litigation and merger reviews before the DOJ, FTC and state attorneys general. Our team also advises on compliance and competition issues that intersect with government contracts and trade. With recognized strength in both U.S. and EU competition law, we help clients anticipate enforcement trends and structure transactions to withstand scrutiny.

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Congressional Investigations

We help clients navigate high-stakes legislative scrutiny while protecting legal, business and reputational interests. With experience as investigators, defense counsel and witnesses, we guide clients through subpoenas, hearings and testimony preparation. Leveraging deep Capitol Hill insight, we anticipate challenges, minimize risks and deliver strategic solutions to safeguard our clients in this complex, high-pressure environment.

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Government Contracts

Sheppard’s Government Contracts team helps clients navigate the complexities of federal contracting with practical, business-focused solutions. From compliance and transactions to disputes and litigation, we protect contractor interests while advancing business goals. Leading defense contractors and innovative startups alike seek our counsel for efficient resolutions, lasting relationships and seamless support across the full lifecycle of government contracting.

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Healthcare Regulatory

Our healthcare regulatory lawyers advise providers, payors and life sciences companies on compliance, reimbursement, privacy and fraud and abuse matters. We regularly handle audits, enforcement actions and False Claims Act litigation involving HHS, CMS, OIG and DOJ. By pairing regulatory insight with deep industry knowledge, we help healthcare clients manage risk, resolve disputes and pursue their strategic growth objectives.

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International Trade

Sheppard’s International Trade team helps clients navigate complex global trade laws, including sanctions, export controls, customs and foreign investment regulations. We deliver practical solutions and strategic guidance to manage risk, anticipate regulatory changes and align compliance with business goals. Trusted by global banks, defense contractors and startups, we provide responsive, forward-looking counsel in a constantly shifting geopolitical landscape.

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Life Sciences / FDA

Sheppard’s life sciences regulatory lawyers counsel pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies on FDA compliance and enforcement. We advise on product approvals, labeling, marketing practices and investigations into clinical trials, manufacturing and safety issues. Our lawyers combine regulatory knowledge with litigation and transactional experience to support life sciences clients across the product lifecycle.

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National Security

We deliver strategic guidance on complex, high-stakes issues. With deep agency experience and a laser focus on AI, cybersecurity and compliance, we deliver practical solutions for investigations, policy challenges and evolving risks, helping clients address critical matters across the national security spectrum.

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Public Policy and Government Affairs

Sheppard transforms policy challenges into opportunities, combining legal knowledge with strategic advocacy. With experience across all branches of government, we craft actionable strategies, shape legislation and engage with key stakeholders to achieve client goals. From crisis management to regulatory engagement, we deliver comprehensive solutions that address legal, policy and advocacy needs.

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White Collar Defense & Investigations

Our White Collar team defends companies and individuals in investigations, enforcement actions and trials involving the DOJ, SEC, CFPB and other agencies. We have handled matters ranging from False Claims Act and FCPA investigations to complex fraud and securities enforcement cases. With many former prosecutors and seasoned corporate defense lawyers on our team, we deliver practical strategies to resolve government inquiries and protect client reputations.

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Governmental

Multidisciplinary Advocacy Across Government Sectors Our Governmental team takes a “whole-of-government” approach. From high-stakes investigations to strategic counseling, we help clients achieve their objectives in a complex regulatory landscape.

Areas of Focus

Multidisciplinary Advocacy Across Government Sectors

Our Governmental team takes a “whole-of-government” approach. From high-stakes investigations to strategic counseling, we help clients achieve their objectives in a complex regulatory landscape.