Daniel Wilson Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn

I cover government contracts and aerospace & defense-related issues for the leading legal news service, writing daily news stories and regular analyses for a sophisticated audience of lawyers and policymakers, among many other readers, in a deadline-driven environment.My focuses include:- Federal acquisition issues, including contract awards and related litigation, legislation and regulations, such as the evolution of the Department of Defense's contentious JEDI cloud procurement, and the changing emphases in federal procurement policy as administrations change.- False Claims Act litigation, including related U.S. Supreme Court cases, such as the 2016 'Escobar' decision that has reshaped FCA law.- Broader policy and litigation issues involving the DOD, for example the annual defense budget, and challenges to the department's "transgender ban" and its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I covered Congress, courts and federal agencies, playing a key role in implementing dedicated congressional coverage at Law360 for the first time, as well as increasing coverage of courts and regulatory agencies throughout the D.C. region.My coverage areas included a broad range of federal legislation, federal judicial nominations, and government contracting issues.Some of the major issues I covered included:- The post-passage development of, and court challenges to, the Affordable Care Act.- Implementation of Dodd-Frank Act regulations and the Volcker Rule.- U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including the landmark Obergefell ruling supporting a legal right to same-sex marriage.- The Court of Federal Claims trial challenging the terms of the 2008 AIG bailout.- Federal judicial and executive nominations, including the year-long fight over the unsuccessful nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for the U.S. Supreme Court.- Congressional budget, debt ceiling and federal spending battles, including the drama surrounding federal shutdowns and averted shutdowns.- Defense acquisitions and acquisition reform.

Greater New York City Area

Prior to joining the D.C. bureau, I researched and pitched stories as an editorial/news assistant, before being promoted to become a general assignment reporter, covering financial, healthcare and energy-related issues.

Greater New York City Area

Proofread and edited several books for small photography/human rights/social issues publisher, assisted with layout and design, helped with publicity campaigns.

Bachelor'S Degree, Media Studies (Print Journalism Stream)

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society

Master'S Degree, Publishing And Editing

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour SocietyThesis: "The Digital Future of Publishing."