Luke W. Meier joined Blank Rome as a partner in the Government Contracts group in the Washington, D.C. office. Meier will focus on helping clients navigate regulations that apply when doing business with the federal government, including investigating and defending allegations of fraud typically brought under the False Claims Act.
Meier will provide clients with counsel to establish and refine internal controls as well as strategic advice on a range of matters, including domestic sourcing requirements, personal and organizational conflicts of interest, and ethics policies and training. His regulatory compliance counseling also includes providing advice regarding the Buy American and Trade Agreements Acts and General Services Administration schedule contracting.
“Luke’s previous involvement working for a major defense contractor as an on-site consultant at the Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Domestic Preparedness, combined with his impressive private practice experience, will bring a unique perspective to our government contracts team,” said Alan J. Hoffman, chairman and managing partner. “We’re thrilled to welcome Luke to Blank Rome.”
Meier has managed the response to numerous audits by the Defense Contract Audit Agency or an agency Office of Inspector General, and has successfully defended several government contractors from allegations of fraudulent mischarging. His litigation background includes complex commercial disputes and numerous bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Meier previously served as special counsel in the Government Contracts practice group at Covington & Burling.
