Bio
As a government contracts lawyer and litigator, Katie counsels and represents government contractors in bid protests, requests for equitable adjustment, external investigations, qui tam suits under the False Claims Act, contract claims, including terminations for convenience and default, and disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors.
Katie also advises on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and “flow-down” requirements, teaming agreements and subcontracts; assists buyers and sellers in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions; counsels on compliance with government ethics rules, Inspector General investigations, and handles a wide variety of other federal, state, and local procurement issues.
Bid protests are a significant part of Katie’s practice, representing government contractors before the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and numerous federal and state agencies.
A strong supporter for client rights, Katie also litigates complex contract cases before the federal district courts, federal agency boards of contract appeals, and other forums. In addition, she advises clients on numerous risk management and regulatory matters.
Related Practice Areas
Insights
Articles
- Proposed Rule on Organizational Conflicts of Interest Signals Significant Changes for Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.08.25
- Should You Protest? Takeaways for Government Contractors from GAO’s 2024 Bid Protest Annual Report, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.22.24
- Trials and Trib(e)ulations: SBA Seeks Tribal Consultation on Eligibility, Funding, and Contract Competition, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Tribal Advocate, 08.08.24
- Question the Questions and the Answers: Bid Protest Decision Highlights Need to Clarify Ambiguities Prior to Bidding, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.29.24
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.22.24
- The Case for Intervening in Bid Protests: It’s Almost Always the Right Call, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.14.24
- SBA Releases Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda: The Economic Impact on Small Business Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.17.23
- PilieroMazza Bid Protest Victories Help Contractors Address Key Procurement Challenges, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.11.23
- Government Contractors Protesting a Lease Award: Is It Worth It?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.24.23
- Recovering Bid Preparation and Proposal Costs for Government Contractors: ARxIUM Provides Helpful Guidance, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.21.23
- PilieroMazza Win in Game-Changing Randolph-Sheppard Decision Could Increase Food Service Attendant Contract Awards to Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.29.22
- GSA Moratorium on Enforcement of Economic Price Adjustment Provisions: 3 Important Takeaways for Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.28.22
- Establishing Irreparable Harm in Bid Protests: Does the Value of the Lost Opportunity Really Matter?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.05.22
- Don’t Delay: How the Harmonia Decision Impacts Contractors’ Ability to Win Protests, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 12.21.21
- Should You File Your Bid Protest Before GAO or COFC: For the Record, the Record Can Make All the Difference, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.03.21
Events
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 11.06.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 09.11.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 03.13.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Roundtable Knowledge Builders Training Sessions, 03.06.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 01.09.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 11.21.24
- Past Performance: How to Use Yours, Benefit from Others’, and Defend It from Attacks, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 10.16.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 09.26.24
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 08.08.24
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), PilieroMazza Webinar, 07.09.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 03.28.24
- PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Reshape Strategies for Future Government Contractor Success, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.08.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 01.25.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 09.07.23
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 05.16.23
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 02.09.23
- 5 W’s of Bid Protests: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why, PilieroMazza Webinar, 11.29.22
- Updates on REAs and Claims, FORVIS 27th Annual Government Contracting Conference, 10.25.22
- Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 06.28.22
- 2021 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors, NASBP Event, 06.07.22
- 2021 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.23.22
- Missteps in the Bid Protest Process: War Stories from the Trenches, 06.09.21
- Teaming Secrets of Successful Government Contractors, 04.20.21
- May the Clause Be with You: Certification / Information Regarding Responsibility Matters, May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 3, 03.23.21
- May the Clause Be with You: FAR 52.203-16, Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest, May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 3, 02.23.21
Webinar Replays
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Webinar Replays, 07.09.24
- PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Reshape Strategies for Future Government Contractor Success, Webinar Replays, 02.08.24
Podcasts
- PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions, 02.08.24
- Mitigating Protests and Disputes in Government Contracts, 07.07.22
News
- PilieroMazza Client Xcelerate Solutions Completes Investment Transaction, 02.23.23
- PilieroMazza Secures Reversal of PPP Loan Forgiveness Denial After Appeal, 08.01.22
- PilieroMazza Unveils Podcast Series for Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting, 07.12.22
- Law360 Quotes Katie Burrows on Inflation Risk Borne by Contractors on Fixed Price Contracts, 05.18.22
- PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams and Katie Burrows Examine Advantages and Pitfalls of Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures in The Government Contractor, 09.14.21
Credentials
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 2004, magna cum laude, University of Baltimore Law Review, Business Editor, 2003-04; Associate Editor, 2002-03
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1996
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- U.S. Tax Court
Activities/Honors
Activities
- Certified, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
- Member, American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section
- Member, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
- Member, Baltimore City Bar Association
- Member, Boards of Contract Appeals Bar Association
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Member, Professional Services Council
- Co-founder, Burrows Hill Foundation to Fight Friedreich’s Ataxia, 2016-present
- Committee Member, Montessori International Children’s House: Development, 2009-2011
- Former Adjunct Professor, Anne Arundel Community College Legal Studies Institute, 2011
Honors
- Member, University of Baltimore School of Law Heuisler Honor Society, 2004
As a government contracts lawyer and litigator, Katie counsels and represents government contractors in bid protests, requests for equitable adjustment, external investigations, qui tam suits under the False Claims Act, contract claims, including terminations for convenience and default, and disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors.
Katie also advises on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and “flow-down” requirements, teaming agreements and subcontracts; assists buyers and sellers in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions; counsels on compliance with government ethics rules, Inspector General investigations, and handles a wide variety of other federal, state, and local procurement issues.
Bid protests are a significant part of Katie’s practice, representing government contractors before the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and numerous federal and state agencies.
A strong supporter for client rights, Katie also litigates complex contract cases before the federal district courts, federal agency boards of contract appeals, and other forums. In addition, she advises clients on numerous risk management and regulatory matters.
Related Practice Areas
Articles
- Proposed Rule on Organizational Conflicts of Interest Signals Significant Changes for Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.08.25
- Should You Protest? Takeaways for Government Contractors from GAO’s 2024 Bid Protest Annual Report, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.22.24
- Trials and Trib(e)ulations: SBA Seeks Tribal Consultation on Eligibility, Funding, and Contract Competition, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Tribal Advocate, 08.08.24
- Question the Questions and the Answers: Bid Protest Decision Highlights Need to Clarify Ambiguities Prior to Bidding, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.29.24
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.22.24
- The Case for Intervening in Bid Protests: It’s Almost Always the Right Call, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.14.24
- SBA Releases Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda: The Economic Impact on Small Business Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.17.23
- PilieroMazza Bid Protest Victories Help Contractors Address Key Procurement Challenges, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.11.23
- Government Contractors Protesting a Lease Award: Is It Worth It?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.24.23
- Recovering Bid Preparation and Proposal Costs for Government Contractors: ARxIUM Provides Helpful Guidance, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.21.23
- PilieroMazza Win in Game-Changing Randolph-Sheppard Decision Could Increase Food Service Attendant Contract Awards to Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.29.22
- GSA Moratorium on Enforcement of Economic Price Adjustment Provisions: 3 Important Takeaways for Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.28.22
- Establishing Irreparable Harm in Bid Protests: Does the Value of the Lost Opportunity Really Matter?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.05.22
- Don’t Delay: How the Harmonia Decision Impacts Contractors’ Ability to Win Protests, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 12.21.21
- Should You File Your Bid Protest Before GAO or COFC: For the Record, the Record Can Make All the Difference, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.03.21
Events
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 11.06.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 09.11.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 03.13.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Roundtable Knowledge Builders Training Sessions, 03.06.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 01.09.25
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 11.21.24
- Past Performance: How to Use Yours, Benefit from Others’, and Defend It from Attacks, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 10.16.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 09.26.24
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 08.08.24
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), PilieroMazza Webinar, 07.09.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 03.28.24
- PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Reshape Strategies for Future Government Contractor Success, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.08.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 01.25.24
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 09.07.23
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 05.16.23
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 02.09.23
- 5 W’s of Bid Protests: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why, PilieroMazza Webinar, 11.29.22
- Updates on REAs and Claims, FORVIS 27th Annual Government Contracting Conference, 10.25.22
- Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 06.28.22
- 2021 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors, NASBP Event, 06.07.22
- 2021 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.23.22
- Missteps in the Bid Protest Process: War Stories from the Trenches, 06.09.21
- Teaming Secrets of Successful Government Contractors, 04.20.21
- May the Clause Be with You: Certification / Information Regarding Responsibility Matters, May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 3, 03.23.21
- May the Clause Be with You: FAR 52.203-16, Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest, May the Clause Be with You℠ Season 3, 02.23.21
Webinar Replays
- Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Webinar Replays, 07.09.24
- PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Reshape Strategies for Future Government Contractor Success, Webinar Replays, 02.08.24
Podcasts
- PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions, 02.08.24
- Mitigating Protests and Disputes in Government Contracts, 07.07.22
News
- PilieroMazza Client Xcelerate Solutions Completes Investment Transaction, 02.23.23
- PilieroMazza Secures Reversal of PPP Loan Forgiveness Denial After Appeal, 08.01.22
- PilieroMazza Unveils Podcast Series for Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting, 07.12.22
- Law360 Quotes Katie Burrows on Inflation Risk Borne by Contractors on Fixed Price Contracts, 05.18.22
- PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams and Katie Burrows Examine Advantages and Pitfalls of Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures in The Government Contractor, 09.14.21
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 2004, magna cum laude, University of Baltimore Law Review, Business Editor, 2003-04; Associate Editor, 2002-03
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1996
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- U.S. Tax Court
Activities
- Certified, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
- Member, American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section
- Member, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
- Member, Baltimore City Bar Association
- Member, Boards of Contract Appeals Bar Association
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Member, Professional Services Council
- Co-founder, Burrows Hill Foundation to Fight Friedreich’s Ataxia, 2016-present
- Committee Member, Montessori International Children’s House: Development, 2009-2011
- Former Adjunct Professor, Anne Arundel Community College Legal Studies Institute, 2011
Honors
- Member, University of Baltimore School of Law Heuisler Honor Society, 2004