Bio
Meghan counsels government contractors and commercial businesses on a broad range of government contracting matters. Her practice includes size protests and bid protests at all levels. She is also a key member of PilieroMazza’s Claims & Appeals Team, taking the lead on requests for equitable adjustment and claims and appeals.
Meghan advises companies on small business procurement matters, particularly on issues related to eligibility and participation in small business federal procurement programs, such as the SBA’s SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a) BD, and HUBZone programs. She also assists clients in maintaining compliance with the FAR and small business regulations.
Meghan is experienced in defending employers against alleged discrimination complaints.
Related Practice Areas
Insights
Articles
- BLOG: CMMC Heads to the STARS: Important Cybersecurity Provisions in GSA’s 8(a) STARS III RFP, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.22.20
- GSA and SBA Issue Additional Guidance on Bidding Through Joint Ventures for STARS III, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.20.20
- STARS III: Simultaneous Bidding as Prime Contractor and Managing Member of JV, or Bidding as Managing Member Under Multiple JVs, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.16.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, 04.23.20
- BLOG: 8(a) Contractors: To Suspend or Not Suspend In Light of COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.05.20
- PilieroMazza Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 02.18.20
- BLOG UPDATE: Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.06.20
- PilieroMazza Drafts Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 01.30.20
- BLOG: Small Talk: SBA Size Calculation for Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.04.19
- BLOG: SBA Proposes to Implement Certification Requirement for WOSB/EDWOSBs and Revise Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, 05.15.19
- OFCCP Investigations on the Rise: How Should You Prepare?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.20.19
- Submitting a Proposal Soon? Make Sure Your SAM Registration Is Active, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.19.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: SBA Issues Final Rule Regarding Ownership and Control Requirements for SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: A Universal Set of Ownership and Control Requirements for VOSBs and SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.26.18
- Taking Advantage of State and Local Small Business Certifications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.18.18
- New Verification Requirement for SAM.gov Now Applies to Existing Entities, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.02.18
- Legal Advisor Newsletter – Second Quarter 2018, The Legal Advisor, 05.01.18
- Defining “Unconditional” Ownership and Control of SDVOSBs: SBA Proposes to Relax Ownership and Control Requirements, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.02.18
- Considerations When Bringing on a New Owner, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.15.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Fourth Quarter 2017, The Legal Advisor, 11.08.17
- U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Certiorari on Constitutional Challenge to 8(a) Program, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.17.17
- Important Update Regarding 8(a) Applications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.17
- Protesting FAA Awards: Understanding the Nuances, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.24.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Third Quarter 2017, The Legal Advisor, 07.27.17
- Understanding Government Contract Terminations, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.21.17
- Get a Handle on Changing Leave Laws, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.18.17
- FAQ on the Limitations on Subcontracting New Rules, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.27.16
Events
- WEBINAR: New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirements, 07.16.20
- WEBINAR: SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions: What You Need to Know, 06.16.20
- WEBINAR: Overview of the Request for Equitable Adjustment, Claim and Appeal Process for Government Contractors, 02.19.20
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, 12.11.19
- SBA’s Proposed Rule Changes to 8(a) and Mentor-Protégé Programs, 12.05.19
Credentials
Education
- University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D., and International Law Certificate, 2015, University of Denver Water Law Review and Transportation Law Journal
- Bradley University, B.A., Political Science and Social Work, 2011, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Colorado
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Meghan counsels government contractors and commercial businesses on a broad range of government contracting matters. Her practice includes size protests and bid protests at all levels. She is also a key member of PilieroMazza’s Claims & Appeals Team, taking the lead on requests for equitable adjustment and claims and appeals.
Meghan advises companies on small business procurement matters, particularly on issues related to eligibility and participation in small business federal procurement programs, such as the SBA’s SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a) BD, and HUBZone programs. She also assists clients in maintaining compliance with the FAR and small business regulations.
Meghan is experienced in defending employers against alleged discrimination complaints.
Related Practice Areas
Articles
- BLOG: CMMC Heads to the STARS: Important Cybersecurity Provisions in GSA’s 8(a) STARS III RFP, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.22.20
- GSA and SBA Issue Additional Guidance on Bidding Through Joint Ventures for STARS III, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.20.20
- STARS III: Simultaneous Bidding as Prime Contractor and Managing Member of JV, or Bidding as Managing Member Under Multiple JVs, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.16.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, Including Treatment of Retirement Accounts, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 05.13.20
- Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, 04.23.20
- BLOG: 8(a) Contractors: To Suspend or Not Suspend In Light of COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.05.20
- PilieroMazza Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 02.18.20
- BLOG UPDATE: Default Terminations – ASBCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Excusable Delay, Constructive Change Defenses Not Presented to Contracting Officer for Final Decision, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.06.20
- PilieroMazza Drafts Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, PilieroMazza Comments, 01.30.20
- BLOG: Small Talk: SBA Size Calculation for Government Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.04.19
- BLOG: SBA Proposes to Implement Certification Requirement for WOSB/EDWOSBs and Revise Economic Disadvantage Criteria for 8(a) Eligibility, 05.15.19
- OFCCP Investigations on the Rise: How Should You Prepare?, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.20.19
- Submitting a Proposal Soon? Make Sure Your SAM Registration Is Active, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.19.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: SBA Issues Final Rule Regarding Ownership and Control Requirements for SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.18
- Effective October 1, 2018: A Universal Set of Ownership and Control Requirements for VOSBs and SDVOSBs, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.26.18
- Taking Advantage of State and Local Small Business Certifications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.18.18
- New Verification Requirement for SAM.gov Now Applies to Existing Entities, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.02.18
- Legal Advisor Newsletter – Second Quarter 2018, The Legal Advisor, 05.01.18
- Defining “Unconditional” Ownership and Control of SDVOSBs: SBA Proposes to Relax Ownership and Control Requirements, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.02.18
- Considerations When Bringing on a New Owner, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.15.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Fourth Quarter 2017, The Legal Advisor, 11.08.17
- U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Certiorari on Constitutional Challenge to 8(a) Program, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.17.17
- Important Update Regarding 8(a) Applications, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.03.17
- Protesting FAA Awards: Understanding the Nuances, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.24.17
- PilieroMazza Legal Advisor – Third Quarter 2017, The Legal Advisor, 07.27.17
- Understanding Government Contract Terminations, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.21.17
- Get a Handle on Changing Leave Laws, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.18.17
- FAQ on the Limitations on Subcontracting New Rules, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.27.16
Events
- WEBINAR: New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirements, 07.16.20
- WEBINAR: SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions: What You Need to Know, 06.16.20
- WEBINAR: Overview of the Request for Equitable Adjustment, Claim and Appeal Process for Government Contractors, 02.19.20
- Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Gov’t Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, 12.11.19
- SBA’s Proposed Rule Changes to 8(a) and Mentor-Protégé Programs, 12.05.19
Education
- University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D., and International Law Certificate, 2015, University of Denver Water Law Review and Transportation Law Journal
- Bradley University, B.A., Political Science and Social Work, 2011, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Colorado
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado