George W. Ash is a partner and member of the Automotive Industry Team as well as the Privacy, Security & Information Management Practice. He is the chair of the firm’s Government Procurement Practice, which was recognized by Chambers USA (2011, 2012 and 2013) as one of the top practices in the nation. Mr. Ash is former chair of the Government & Public Policy Practice and previously served as chair of the firm’s former Regulated Industries Department.

Mr. Ash’s practice focuses on government procurement law. He counsels clients on the preproposal, proposal, negotiation and performance of the U.S. government prime contracts and subcontracts, and on resolving contract disputes. He also has an extensive background in other types of procurements such as grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs and other transactions, and assists companies with state and municipal contract issues.

Mr. Ash has successfully litigated bid protests; negotiated contracts and subcontracts; submitted, negotiated and litigated claims; advised clients concerning audits and compliance issues and the preservation of intellectual property rights; and appeared before various Federal Boards of Contract Appeals and Courts.