GW Law Government Procurement Law Program

This year’s ABA Public Contract Law Journal Writing Competition is now open for student submissions!

It is one of the top national opportunities for students interested in government contract law to earn recognition, compete for cash awards, and see their work published.

GW Law students have a long and successful track record in this competition, and we want to see our community represented again this year.

Learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and submission requirements, and submit your paper through the ABA here:

Public Contract Law Journal Writing Competition Through its annual writing competition, the PCL Section introduces itself to the next generation of public contract lawyers. In addition to cash awards, quality papers are considered for publication in the Public Contract Law Journal.

This month, two members of the GW Law Government Procurement community published articles in NCMA's Contract Management Magazine. https://content.ncmahq.org/contractmanagement/library/item/may_june_2026/4339675/

GW Law alumna, Jacelyn Stanton (GovCon & Cyber MSL '25), wrote an article titled "The Hidden Impact of Raising Thresholds," which she wrote in Professor Yukins's Procurement Reform seminar.https://blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/files/2026/06/May-June-2026-Contract-Management-Raising-Thresholds.pdf

GW Law Professorial Lecturer, Eve Lyon, wrote an article titled "The Story of FAR Part 12: From Origin to Overhaul." Professor Lyon teaches our Analytical Writing course.https://blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/files/2026/06/May-June-2026-Contract-Management-The-Story-of-FAR-Part-12.pdf

Please join us in congratulating them on their publications!

New Episode – Beyond the FAR

What does meaningful procurement reform actually look like in practice?

This week, host Jessica Tillipman sits down with Polly Hall, GSA’s Chief Advisor for Acquisition Innovation and Policy, for a candid conversation about the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and what it means one year later.

From acquisition planning and FAR Part 15 reforms to workforce transformation and cultural change, this episode explores how federal procurement is being reshaped in real time.

A must-listen for acquisition professionals, attorneys, policymakers, and students following the future of government contracting.

🎧 Listen now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ_3XyzG7Eg

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 awardee of the Patricia A. Tobin Government Procurement Law Award: Cheryl Blake (LLM '26).

The Tobin award is presented to a member of the graduating Juris Doctor or Master of Laws class who has demonstrated excellence in the area of government procurement law.

Learn more about past awardees here: https://blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/patricia-a-tobin-government-procurement-law-award/

The ABA Forum on Construction Law Student Writing Competition is back!

Students interested in government procurement, construction, infrastructure, disputes, or project delivery should consider submitting.

Students may submit either:

• A newsletter-style piece of 1,000 to 2,000 words
• A law journal-style article
• A paper written during the semester, so long as the topic is relevant to construction law

Submissions are due June 30, 2026.

The winning student will receive national recognition from the ABA Forum on Construction Law, a $1,000 cash prize, travel expenses to the Fall Meeting 2026 in Boston, a first-place plaque, and a one-year Forum membership. A second-place winner may also be recognized, and all participants will be considered for publication in a Forum publication.

This is a great opportunity for students to build their resumes, sharpen their writing, and engage with a national professional community in a field closely connected to public procurement and infrastructure.

Competition rules are available here:

Law Student Writing Competition Participating in the Law Student Writing Competition is an excellent way to differentiate yourself as an applicant, improve your resume, and become involved in the Forum.

New Episode – Beyond the FAR

What happens when artificial intelligence gets the law wrong?

In this episode, host Jessica Tillipman speaks with government contracts litigator David Timm about the growing problem of AI “hallucinations” in procurement litigation—fabricated citations, inaccurate reasoning, and the risks they pose to tribunals and practitioners.

They explore:
• The rise of AI misuse in bid protests
• Risks to legal integrity and precedent
• The responsibilities of lawyers and pro se litigants
• How the legal community can respond

A timely and important conversation for anyone working in government contracts law.

🎧 Listen now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYn76yDucLc

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Arnold & Porter Government Contracts Moot Court Competition!

We’re incredibly proud of this year’s talented participants and grateful to everyone who made the competition such a success, including our exceptional final-round judges: the Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna (CAFC), the Hon. Richard Herling (COFC), and the Hon. Laura Eyester (ASBCA).

A heartfelt thank you to Professors Victoria Christoff and Nicole Williamson for organizing the event and for teaching and mentoring this exceptional group of students throughout the semester.

Special thanks as well to our student co-chairs, Brittany Rocco and Zoe Waldman, for their hard work and leadership.

And of course, our deepest appreciation to Arnold & Porter for their continued generosity and sponsorship of this annual GW Law tradition.