I work with small businesses in their quest to navigate the thicket of federal government contracting. I regularly litigate bid protests at the GAO and size and status protests with SBA OHA. I also draft and revise joint venture agreements, operating agreements, and other documents to comply with federal regulations. Finally, I advise clients on the particulars of federal government contracting law, including matters of affiliation and the various federal set-aside programs. I am also the… Show more I work with small businesses in their quest to navigate the thicket of federal government contracting. I regularly litigate bid protests at the GAO and size and status protests with SBA OHA. I also draft and revise joint venture agreements, operating agreements, and other documents to comply with federal regulations. Finally, I advise clients on the particulars of federal government contracting law, including matters of affiliation and the various federal set-aside programs. I am also the editor of our firm's blog at smallgovcon.com. Show less

• Shepherd chapter 11 clients to plan confirmation and litigate or negotiate issues including cash collateral, lease assumption, and sale issues• Litigate numerous contested proceedings including sale motions, dischargeability complaints, and objections to bankruptcy exemptions, including summary judgment motions and appeals• Perform timely and complex legal research in areas of the law including bankruptcy, creditor remedies, Uniform Commercial Code, real estate, and personal… Show more • Shepherd chapter 11 clients to plan confirmation and litigate or negotiate issues including cash collateral, lease assumption, and sale issues• Litigate numerous contested proceedings including sale motions, dischargeability complaints, and objections to bankruptcy exemptions, including summary judgment motions and appeals• Perform timely and complex legal research in areas of the law including bankruptcy, creditor remedies, Uniform Commercial Code, real estate, and personal property• Provide excellent client service to scores of individuals in receiving relief through successful chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies• Author many bankruptcy articles for Johnson County BarLetter; present CLEs on bankruptcy topics Show less

Worked with Professor Stephen Ware and prepared legal research memos in the areas of bankruptcy law and related issues

Drafted legal memoranda concerning litigation and regulatory compliance issues for the University of Kansas, including the scope of the Kansas Tort Claims Act, corporate dissolution requirements, and Kansas licensing standards for biodiesel manufacture and distribution

Prepare memoranda and draft orders on substantive legal issues including domestic support obligations, modification of mortgage payments, and whether the bankruptcy estate includes economic stimulus payments

Design Microsoft Access database in to track building applications records