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Ruth El

Ruth represents government contractors throughout the procurement process and contract life cycle. Ruth is a holistic, full services government contracts attorney, representing clients through their bid and during bid protests; throughout contract execution, along with accompanying claims and adjustment requests; and, when necessary, through litigation in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Ruth also provides advice on compliance with a wide array of contracts-related regulations, and she defends contractors against potential suspension and disbarment.

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