***This event is limited to currently enrolled GW Law students. Registration will close on September 22nd. ***

Please join us on September 24, 2024 for a networking reception and panel discussion about career opportunities in Space Law, generously hosted by GW Law Government Contracts Advisory Council member, Seyfarth Shaw, in their Washington, DC office.

At the dawn of a new Space Race, shifting geopolitical dynamics have ushered in a new wave of regulation, guidance, and government enforcement, with a strong focus on U.S. national security interests and companies with international business operations and supply chains. Both government and private sector funding are driving major scientific and technological advancements, impacting commercial, scientific, and national security capabilities.

The Federal Government market offers opportunities for traditional and non-traditional aerospace and defense companies, as well as academic institutions, across a range of space-related programs, whereby the government is increasingly integrating commercial space solutions into national security architectures. However, participating in government contracts involves unique risks and compliance obligations, such as competition requirements and non-negotiable terms. These trends have brought renewed importance for companies to fine tune their business strategies to best position themselves to win these contracts, while also being able to monitor compliance with these unique government requirements through effective corporate compliance programs. 

This panel discussion will bring a diverse range of both in-house and outside counsel perspectives on careers in space law and the skills and experiences that can help attorneys become effective advisors in this important area.

Schedule

Networking Reception (6-7 pm), Panel Discussion (7-8 pm)

Speakers

• Edward V. ("Teddie") Arnold, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
•  Sarah Barney, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Katie John. Senior Associate General Counsel, ABL Space Systems Company
• Janna Lewis, Senior Vice President of Policy and General Counsel, Astroscale U.S. 
• Frank Windham, Jr., Senior Corporate Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporation (Space Systems Sector)

Registration and Speaker Details

Co-Sponsored by the GW Law Government Contracts Student Association