Join us for a free hour-long GW Law webinar on a proposed rule which would reshape federal debarment to consolidate the contracts and grants regimes.

Traditionally, debarments have been handled similarly — but not identically — for federal grantees and contractors. The proposed rule harmonizing the two systems has been anticipated for years, and it contains some surprises. Contrary to what many had expected, for example, the proposed rule would leave in place a long-criticized distinction between the two systems: when a federal contractor (unlike a grantee) is notified that it is being considered for debarment it is instantly ineligible for further contract awards.

Our expert panel will discuss key aspects of the proposed rule in an open, interactive session — we very much hope you can join.

Panelists:

Sarah Drabkin serves as the Suspension and Debarment and Whistleblower Manager in the Office of the Procurement Executive at the U.S. Department of State.

Duc Nguyen, a former debarring official at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), now is a managing director with Affiliated Monitors, Inc.

John Pachter, now senior counsel at the international law firm of Haynes Boone, co-teaches GW Law’s seminar on debarment and has extensive experience in debarment and monitoring.

Associate Dean Jessica Tillipman writes and teaches regularly on debarment at GW Law, and co-launched the Law School’s popular debarment seminar.

Christopher Yukins (moderator), the Lynn David Research Professor in Government Procurement Law at GW Law, co-teaches the Law School’s debarment seminar.