Governmental

Overview

Sheppard Mullin's Governmental Practice provides the full range of legal services to clients that interface with the Government, whether in the contractual, regulatory, or enforcement context. For decades, we have helped organizations navigate complex government regulations and contract terms; guided them through audits, investigations, and enforcement actions; and defended them in the event of litigation. We are a highly ranked, dynamic multidisciplinary team with specialties in all areas involving the Government, including:

Our lawyers represent clients in proceedings before state and federal courts; a broad array of administrative tribunals, including the GAO, various Boards of Contract Appeals, and the Court of International Trade; the alphabet soup of federal agencies including the CBP, CFIUS, DEA, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOJ, DOT, EPA, FBI, FDA, FTC, FINRA, GSA, HHS, OFAC, Treasury, and the SEC; and state, regional, and local agencies. Sheppard Mullin serves a broad base of clients in the aerospace & defense, commercial items, blockchain & fintech, education, electronics, energy, government, healthcare, higher education, life sciences, retail, technology, telecom, transportation, and utilities industries.

With more than 100 lawyers in the United States, Europe, and Asia, we serve multinational companies on a broad range of contract, regulatory, and enforcement matters. We have been nationally ranked as an “Elite” firm in Chambers USA for Government Contracts, and are also ranked highly by Chambers Global for Belgium Competition and Chambers USA for Antitrust California. Our healthcare team has been named three times as a U.S. Health Law Practice Group of the Year. Our various lawyers are regularly recognized in the lists of Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Daily Journal’s Attorneys of the Year, Women of Influence in Law, Rising Stars, and Hall of Fame Lawyers.

Capitol Forecast: Trump Administration and the Impact on Business

With President Trump now in office, businesses stand on the cusp of change. The administration has ushered in a new era of regulatory frameworks, legislative initiatives, and enforcement priorities, reshaping the operational and strategic horizons for industries across the board. Understanding the implications of these shifts is paramount to stay ahead in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.

Post-Election Realities

Read and watch our latest post-election insights and analyses on our election portal (blogs, webinars, podcasts), tailored specifically for businesses interfacing with government. Follow our insights on antitrust dynamics, government contracting, global trade policies, white collar enforcement priorities, and FDA and healthcare regulatory changes.

Executive Actions Tracker

To assist companies in navigating the significant changes across global industries, Sheppard Mullin is regularly updating our Executive Actions Tracker. The tracker includes links to the full text of each executive action (orders, memos, proclamations), summaries organized by subject area, in-depth analysis of the implications and links to court challenges that have been filed. It also includes rescinded actions.