Pub K 2027 Annual Review

Daniel (Dan) Graham leads the Firm’s Government Contracts Group. Highly regarded in government contracts litigation, Dan has more than two decades of experience assisting clients across industry sectors on bid protests, Contract Disputes Act appeals, prime and subcontractor disputes, and commercial litigation.

Chambers USA has ranked Dan in Band 1 for Government Contracts (Nationwide). A client quoted by Chambers said Dan “is an expert in his field and he is very practical.” Another noted, “He is a top-notch government contracts attorney. He thinks creatively and provides excellent advice and guidance on a wide range of issues.”

Dan litigates cases before the US Court of Federal Claims (COFC), the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Boards of Contract Appeals, as well as before Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals across the country.

In addition, Dan advises clients on cost accounting matters, compliance with evolving cybersecurity requirements, identifying and resolving organizational and personal conflicts of interest, mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings and reorganizations, internal investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Dan also advises clients on all aspects of compliance with Federal Grants law and with the compliance requirements applicable to projects and loan guarantees funded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act of 2021. He also counsels clients on complying with ethics laws and regulations, including post-employment restrictions applicable to government employees.

Dan is committed to pro bono service and has argued before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in several veterans’ benefits cases.

Dan clerked for the Honorable D. Brooks Smith for the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Honorable Christine Odell Cook Miller for the US Court of Federal Claims.

Llewelyn Engel focuses her practice on government investigations, government contracts, lobbying, political contributions, government ethics, and public policy matters. Llewelyn has successfully represented clients in high-profile investigations by the Department of Justice and Congress that entail significant legal, political and reputational risks. Llewelyn is experienced in navigating the political vetting process and has helped a high-profile client nominated by the President undergo the confirmation process.

Llewelyn also advises government contractors in adhering to federal regulations, has litigated successful bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and US Court of Federal Claims and advises government contractors in transactional matters. Llewelyn has extensive experience with the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). She has counseled hundreds of borrowers in connection with PPP loans and other Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act programs, including on eligibility issues, loan forgiveness, government audits and appeals of denials of PPP loan forgiveness.

Llewelyn assisted a client undergoing a global recall of a consumer product, which included developing a media strategy and working with regulatory authorities in a dozen countries. She has also represented a cryptocurrency company in litigation before the US District Court for the District of Columbia and advised other cryptocurrency clients on regulatory and contractual issues.

Llewelyn represented a leading e-cigarette company in a highly publicized and politically charged House Committee on Energy and Commerce investigation and hearing. Llewelyn has argued before the Court of Federal Claims in a bid protest case for a contract worth billions of dollars. She has successfully represented a defense contractor on numerous occasions in challenging the improper award of a contract. She frequently advises private equity clients looking to acquire government contractors or companies looking to enter the government contracting space.

Prior to joining the firm, Llewelyn served as the senior law clerk for the Honorable Judge Lydia K. Griggsby at the US Court of Federal Claims. Llewelyn was Judge Griggsby’s first law clerk, joining chambers in January 2015 just after Judge Griggsby was appointed to the court.

Llewelyn has significant federal legislative experience, most recently as a law fellow on Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee staff, as well as considerable experience working in the offices of former Senator Carl Levin, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Gerry Connolly.

During law school, Llewelyn served as an intern at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Environment and Natural Resources Division.

Michael Ray Tregle, Jr. focuses his practice on government contracts matters, bringing more than 20 years of experience advising and litigating on behalf of the US Army and Department of War. He helps contractors navigate high-stakes procurement challenges, from pre-award strategy through bid protests, claims, and appeals. Mike combines deep knowledge of the FAR with a practical understanding of agency decision-making.

Mike has led and litigated complex matters across every major forum for government contract disputes and is known for developing clear, outcome-focused strategies in fast-moving, high-risk environments. His experience advising senior government leaders on acquisition, international and operational issues, classified contracting, data rights, domestic preferences, government ethics, and fiscal law provides a distinctive insider perspective that helps clients anticipate agency priorities and resolve disputes efficiently.