Washington (December 4, 2023) – Sarah Curtis, the former Chief Executive and Legal Officer of Choctaw Global, a tribally-owned family of companies, has joined Nichols Liu as a Partner.
Sarah worked as a government contracts attorney at Holland & Knight and Patton Boggs before leaving to gain in-house experience. She also served as the Vice-President of Legal and Compliance at Choctaw Global as well General Counsel for Olgoonik Corporation, the Alaska Native Corporation for the village of Wainwright, Alaska.
“Sarah brings a wealth of practical knowledge and skills from her in-house positions that will immediately add value for our clients. Her unique, extensive experience with Alaska Native and tribally-owned companies fits well with the firm’s capabilities in M&A and strategic growth,” says Robert Nichols, Chair of the firm.
Sarah’s practice will include advising companies on all aspects of government contracting compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategy. She has experience advising companies and individuals on matters involving the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) and other business development programs and issues focused on Alaska Native and tribally-owned companies.
“I’m excited to be returning to Washington D.C., to join the incredible professionals at Nichols Liu and be a part of its growth as it continues serve the government contractor community,” said Ms. Curtis.