Amy Hoang and Ken Kanzawa talk agency level protests: what they are, what they require, and when you might actually want to file one.
Inside GovCon M&A: Top Tips for a Smooth Transaction
In this episode of Claims and Sustains, Amy Hoang and Erica Bakies break down the unique challenges of M&A in the government contracting space, from novation requirements to small business eligibility and national security concerns. They offer practical tips for in-house counsel to navigate deals smoothly, emphasizing early legal involvement to avoid costly pitfalls.
Winning Combinations – Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies
Seyfarth attorneys Ken Kanzawa and Robert Terzoli present the ninth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies.
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The Downlow on Debriefings
Seyfarth Counsel Ken Kanzawa and Associate Sarah Barney break down everything you need to know about required and optional post-award debriefings. Debriefings are an important tool for both successful and disappointed offerors in improving their proposals and understanding their potential protest rights. This episode discusses when debriefings are required versus optional, what they are required to include, how Department of Defense enhanced debriefings work, and how debriefings tie into your protest rights.
Fork in the Road: Hiring Government Employees in the Deferred Resignation Program
Seyfarth’s Ken Kanzawa discusses ethics restrictions and considerations when hiring government employees who are participating in the Deferred Resignation Program.
Buy American Part 3: Let’s Talk the TAA
In this episode, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney dive into the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). They cover when and how the TAA applies, what makes it different from other domestic sourcing regimes, and compliance pitfalls that every contractor should know.
Upcoming Webinar: Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Mountain
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific
About the Program
Trade secrets are key to a company’s competitive advantage. In this session of our Winning Combinations webinar series, join Seyfarth’s Ken Kanzawa and Robert Terzoli for a discussion on risks and strategies for protecting trade secrets when serving as a federal contractor or subcontractor.
Speakers
Ken Kanzawa, Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Robert Terzoli, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Continue Reading Upcoming Webinar: Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding StrategiesFAR 2.0 Unpacked: Parts 18, 39, and 43
DC summer is in full swing, and so is the FAR Overhaul. In this quick-hit episode of Claims and Sustains, Seyfarth partners Amy Hoang and Erica Bakies break down the latest changes to FAR Parts 18 (Emergency Acquisitions), 39 (ICT), and 43 (Contract Mods). What’s been cut, what’s been moved, and what you need to know—fast.
Meet Zohra Tejani, A New Gov Con Partner at Seyfarth
Meet the newest member of Seyfarth’s Government Contracts team, Zohra Tejani. Zohra joins us as an award-winning partner, focused on supporting clients in providing their technology developments or products to government entities. In this episode, Seyfarth partner Erica Bakies asks Zohra about her practice and how she can help companies of all sizes in the government contracting space.
Buy American Part 2: Breaking Down the Buy American Act
In this episode, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Buy American Act (BAA) in plain English. They cover when the BAA applies, what makes a product “domestic,” how to calculate component costs, and what actually counts as U.S. manufacturing. Plus, they explain special considerations for Department of Defense procurements.