Connor W. Farrell
Senior Associate
Connor Farrell focuses on government contracts-related matters including contract claims and disputes, bid protests, and compliance issues.
Prior to and during law school, Mr. Farrell held various positions at General Dynamics Information Technology. He worked in the company's GWAC Center where he assisted in managing a portfolio of federal contracts, including General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules, Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts, and Agency IDIQs.
While attending law school, Mr. Farrell was a member of the Public Contract Law Journal. He graduated with a J.D. Concentration in Government Procurement Law.
Representative Engagements
- Representing contractors in bid protests challenging or defending agency award and procurement decisions before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC).
- Conducting internal investigations regarding potential fraud allegations and contract compliance.
- Preparing requests for equitable adjustment and certified claims.
- Represented jet-fuel contractor in $41 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract termination case, resulting in favorable settlement before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA).
- Assisted in successful, precedent-setting appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit interpreting the U.S. government's obligation to indemnify corporate entities under the Price-Anderson Act (PAA) for liability arising out of or in connection with a domestic nuclear incident. Cotter Corp. NSL v. United States, CAFC No. 23-1826, -- F.4th --, 2025 WL 439853 (Feb. 10, 2025).
- Served on team conducting an independent investigation on governance, workplace conduct, retaliation, and culture issues on behalf of a large state university.
Rankings & Recognition
- Legal 500: Government: Government Contracts, 2024
Admissions
State Admissions
- District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
News and Events
Events
Speaking Engagement
Las Vegas Government Contracts Week 2024
Speaking Engagement
Release Language in Government Contract Modifications: Drafting and Negotiation Pointers, Lessons From Recent Cases
Speaking Engagement
Webinar: FAR Part 5 – Publicizing Contract Actions
Speaking Engagement
Webinar: White Collar Developments Impacting Corporate Executives – Winter 2022/2023
Speaking Engagement
Webinar: White Collar Developments Impacting Corporate Executives – Fall 2022
Publications
Internal Publication
Feeling the Tariff Squeeze on Your Government Contracts? Relief is Available, But Only for Some
Internal Publication
Consolidating Contracting at the General Services Administration: The Latest Executive Order
Internal Publication
Terminations for Convenience: Can They Be Successfully Challenged?
Internal Publication