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Former Attorney Ruth El

Previously at Husch Blackwell, Ruth represented government contractors throughout the procurement process and contract life cycle.

Cyber security and protection of private information and data concept. Locks on blue integrated circuit. Firewall from hacker attack.

Recent Settlements

On July 31, 2025, the DOJ announced that a California-based defense contractor, and its private equity owner Gallant Capital Partners agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve allegations that they knowingly failed to comply with cybersecurity requirements in a contract with the Department of the Air Force. The government acknowledged that the companies…