Anne Perry is an experienced government contracts lawyer who helps companies navigate the highly complex world of establishing and maintaining contractual relationships with the federal government. With a Band 1 nationwide ranking in Government Contracts law from Chambers USA and more than 30 years of practice in Washington, D.C., she is recognized as a leading practitioner in the field.
Advising contractors, subcontractors, and investors on the full spectrum of issues arising in doing business with the federal government, Anne is known for combining deep regulatory insight with practical, results-driven counsel that helps clients secure and retain contracts, establish and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and advance their business goals. She also defends clients when the government audits, investigates or brings suit against them.
Anne’s practice covers the full lifecycle of government contracting—from responding to solicitations, to bringing or defending against bid protests, contract claims, fraud allegations, whistleblower complaints, managing internal and government investigations, False Claims Act litigation, and white collar civil and criminal litigation.
National security matters form a significant part of Anne’s practice, advising aerospace and defense contractors and others on facility and personnel clearances, compliance with foreign ownership regulations and other issues. Anne develops tailored risk-mitigation strategies that help government contractors and their partners manage complex security obligations.
Anne’s practice also includes advising and litigating in areas such as:
- Software and technical data rights
- Cost allowability and allocability
- Subcontracts and teaming agreements
- Foreign military sales and financing
- Defective pricing
- Suspension and debarment
- Appropriations and socioeconomic programs
- Government contract issues in mergers and acquisitions
Before entering private practice, Anne worked for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) as a hearing officer handling bid protests.
In her free time, Anne enjoys being active—hiking and yoga practice—as well as reading and crochet.
