Partner Michael Vernick to Speak at NACUA's 2026 Annual Conference

On July 1, Partner Michael Vernick will speak on a panel at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville.

The session, titled "Managing Research Security and International Engagement Risks in a New Era of Oversight and Enforcement," will address the evolving regulatory environment facing research institutions, with a focus on how legal, compliance, and administrative functions can work together to support effective oversight.

Mike is a leading authority on legal frameworks governing federal research funding, False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement and a dedicated advisor to universities, research institutions, and academic medical centers. His practice centers on compliance risk management, white-collar investigations, and enforcement matters for institutions receiving federal grants and contracts, as well as entities in the defense and life science sectors

Partner Michael Vernick to Speak at NACUA's 2026 Annual Conference

On July 1, Partner Michael Vernick will speak on a panel at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville.

The session, titled "Managing Research Security and International Engagement Risks in a New Era of Oversight and Enforcement," will address the evolving regulatory environment facing research institutions, with a focus on how legal, compliance, and administrative functions can work together to support effective oversight.

Mike is a leading authority on legal frameworks governing federal research funding, False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement and a dedicated advisor to universities, research institutions, and academic medical centers. His practice centers on compliance risk management, white-collar investigations, and enforcement matters for institutions receiving federal grants and contracts, as well as entities in the defense and life science sectors

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Partner David Greenwald to Speak at PLI Program on Privilege and AI

On August 17, David Greenwald will speak at "Fitting New “Tech” Into the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection," a virtual program hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).

August 17, 2026

Publications

In Law360, Trump Debarment Threat Calls for Targeted Defense Plan

Partners Ashley Callen and David Robbins authored an article for Law360 examining how entities should respond when suspension or debarment is threatened directly by the president, rather than initiated through the usual agency-driven process.

August 6, 2026

Publications

"DC Circuit Undercuts Congress's Subpoena Power: Important New Authority for Targets of Congressional Investigations," National Law Journal

In the National Law Journal, Congressional Investigations Co-Chair Emily Loeb, Special Counsel David Manners-Weber, and Associate Kate Mather examine a recent DC Circuit decision that gives fresh weight to 2020 Supreme Court dicta on common-law privileges in congressional investigations.

July 30, 2026

Publications

Meghan Greenfield Discusses Top Environmental Policies to Watch in Law360

Partner Meghan Greenfield spoke to for an article highlighting the key environmental regulatory developments expected in the second half of 2026. Meghan discussed the legal reasoning the agency may rely on as it considers further rulemaking addressing greenhouse gas pollution, and hurdles the agency may face. 

July 22, 2026

Publications

Partner Meghan Greenfield Quoted in The Associated Press on Offshore Wind and National Security

Partner Meghan Greenfield spoke with The Associated Press for an article examining the Trump Administration's use of national security justifications to halt offshore wind development.

July 21, 2026