David Bodenheimer

Practice & Expertise

• Government Contracts
• False Claims Act
• Litigation & Trial
• Privacy & Cybersecurity
• Investigations
• Trade Secrets
• Regulatory & Policy
• Corporate Counseling, Governance & Compliance
• Government Contracts Investigations
• Digital Transformation
• National Security

Experience

Defective Pricing & Cost Disputes

• Recent Litigation. Litigated and resolved over $78 million in six ASBCA defective pricing and other cost claims over past five years, with Government recovering less than a penny on the dollar. See, e.g., Symetrics Indus., LLC, 15-1 BCA ¶ 36,070 (denying defective pricing claim).
• Major TINA Precedent. Prevailed in the largest defective pricing claim litigated under the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA). See Wynne v. United Technologies Corp., 463 F.3d 1261 (Fed. Cir. 2006), affirming 05-1 BCA ¶ 32,860 (denying $299 million defective pricing claim after 33-day trial and Federal Circuit appeal).
• Dispute Resolution. Employed creative techniques to resolve defective pricing and cost claims, employing mini-trials and other ADR techniques (ASBCA Nos. 56655 & 56656), preparing detailed rebuttals to TINA claims and audit allegations, and serving as lead Navy counsel in using structured negotiation process to resolve $126 million defective pricing allegation.
• Publications. Authored what the Nash & Cibinic Report called “the definitive text on TINA” – the Defective Pricing Handbook (Thomson Reuters), as well as leading Briefing Papers and articles on defective pricing and the False Claims Act.
• Training & Lectures. Taught Federal Publications Inc.’s leading course on defective pricing and the False Claims Act for over a decade, as well as many private TINA courses for major defense and aerospace contractors.

Protest Litigation

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest. AT&T Government Solutions, 2008 CPD ¶ 170 (precedent-setting case on contractor due process rights to prove OCI mitigation).
• Technical Evaluation. BAE Systems, 2013 CPD ¶ 278 (misevaluation of technical risk on NextGen airborne jammers); LIS, Inc., 2010 CPD ¶ 5 (misevaluation of small business firm’s technical excellence vs. technical acceptability).
• Past Performance. Al Raha Group for Technical Services, Inc., 2015 CPD ¶ 134 (past performance win in $110 award); Supreme Foodservice GmbH, 2012 CPD ¶ 292 (past performance win in $8 billion competition); TriWest Healthcare Alliance, 2012 CPD ¶ 191 (protest defense in $20 billion award); DRS C3 Systems, LLC, 2008 CPD ¶ 103 (broad spectrum of past performance protests upheld).
• Cost/Price Realism. HealthNet Federal Services, 2009 CPD ¶ 220 (price realism win on $16 billion procurement); CACI Technologies, 2014 CPD ¶ 44 (cost realism defense); IBM Corp., 2008 CPD ¶ 64 (cost/price evaluation errors proven).
• Integrity & Responsibility. Acrow Corp. of America v. United States, 97 Fed. Cl. 161, aff’d on recon. 97 Fed. Cl. 182 (2011), dismissed on appeal (Fed. Cir. 2011) (defense of UK company against integrity and responsibility protest based on UK corruption charges); DME Corp., 2010 CPD ¶ 44 (dismissal of Procurement Integrity protest involving former employee).
• Stay of Performance. Supreme Foodservice GmbH v. United States, 109 Fed. Cl. 369 (2013) (overturning improper stay override in $8 billion protest dispute); Air Transport Ass’n, Inc., et al., ODRA-08-466 (Aug. 28, 2008) (rare stay of award by ODRA in FAA procurement).

False Claims Act & Contract Litigation & Disputes

• Fraud Actions. Litigates FCA suits, including $657 million FCA claim after a 2-month trial and two appeals (782 F.3d 718 (6th Cir. 2015) (rejecting trial court’s damages award) and $400 million FCA suit resolved for less than penny on the dollar after dismissal of parallel $64 million defective pricing claim (2017 WL 1457493 and 17-1 BCA ¶ 36585). See also United States ex rel. Ackley v. IBM, 76 F. Supp. 2d 654 (D. Md. 1999) (briefed and argued jurisdictional dismissal of qui tam relator’s fraud claims); Peoples v. Eagle-Picher Indus., Inc., No. 96-5009-CV-SW-GAF (W.D. Mo. 2003) (briefed disqualification of qui tam relator’s counsel, ultimately leading to dismissal of action).
• Investigations. Defends fraud investigations, subpoenas, and audits (DCIS, AFOSI, Army CID, and various Inspector General offices) relating to defective pricing, Cost Accounting Standards, commercial items, ethics rules, battlefield contracting, labor charging, and government property.
• Prime/Subcontractor Disputes. Advises both prime and subcontractors on contract and technology issues (e.g., software/data rights, procurement integrity breaches, teaming agreements, and commercial items) and litigates prime/sub disputes in both federal court and arbitrations. See, e.g., O’Gara Satellite Sys., Inc., vs. Telenor Satellite Serv., Inc., No. AW 04 CV 3841 (S.D. Md. 2005) (achieved no-cost resolution of lost-profits claim for satellite services after judicial mediation); McDonnell Douglas Corp. vs. SCI Corp., No. 91CV2077 (E.D. Mo. 1996-97) (conducted 2 weeks of courtroom cross-examination relating to A-12 prime/sub contract, leading to successful resolution and withdrawal of default termination).

Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Homeland Security

• Federal Security Requirements. Prepared comprehensive analyses of federal information security and privacy standards (e.g., FISMA, FIPS, NIST, and Privacy Act), advised contractors on scope and compliance, and developed advocacy papers on risk assessments, security controls, cost-effectiveness standards, and management roles applicable to federal contractors.
• DoD Security Requirements. Advised multiple Fortune 500 companies on DFARS Safeguarding Rule (minimum security requirements, incident reporting, flowdowns, & waiver process), NDAA § 941, NISPOM, TRICARE security rules, and prior versions of DoD information assurance requirements, such as DIACAP.
• Cloud Computing & FedRAMP. Developed comprehensive analyses and advised major technology companies on federal cloud computing, FedRAMP information security, and DoD-unique cloud security requirements and their intersection with federal acquisition rules.
• Mobile Devices & BYOD. Reviewed international, federal, and industry standards relating to mobile devices—including Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD)—and advised clients on applicable requirements and compliance.
• Cybersecurity Disputes. Defended against default termination notice for security breach, litigated cybersecurity issues in various protest actions, and developed defense strategy against complaint alleging security vulnerabilities in IT devices sold by Fortune 100 companies.
• Personnel Security & Offshoring. Reviewed federal agency regulations and standards and advised multiple government contractors and commercial companies on personnel security and screening controls, U.S.-only personnel security requirements, and restrictions on offshoring of federal data.
• Security Breaches & Audits. Advised government contractors on security breaches, advanced persistent threats (APTs), agency actions to terminate network access and interconnections, and disputes over scope and legality of federal security audits, monitoring, and corrective action demands.
• Congressional Testimony. Testified before House Congressional Committees regarding DoD cybersecurity, homeland security technology and the SAFETY Act, and TSA acquisition rules and exemptions.

Insights

Publications

• FEATURE COMMENT: Six Lessons Learned In Litigating A Defective Pricing Case: Alloy Surfaces Co., Inc. (June 17, 2020) Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Defective Pricing Handbook, 2019-20 Ed.” Thomson Reuters; reviewed by The Nash & Cibinic Report Book(2019). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Defective Pricing & The False Claims Act,”Briefing Papers: Second Series (April 2019). Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Jason M. Crawford.
• “SciTech Tackles the Latest Revolution: Autonomous Vehicles,” SciTech Chair’s Column, The SciTech Lawyer (Winter 2018). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “FEATURE COMMENT: 2019’s Defective Pricing Forecast: Gusty Audits, Frozen Sweeps, And TINA Hail,”The Government Contractor, Vol. 60, No. 46 (December 19, 2018). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “SciTech’s Over-the-Horizon Thought Leadership in Cyberspace,” SciTech Chair’s Column, The SciTech Lawyer(Spring 2018). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “The Future Leaders Are Now: SciTech’s Ascending Stars Building Tomorrow’s ABA,” SciTech Chair’s Column, The SciTech Lawyer(Winter 2017). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “The Internet of Things’ Swelling Technology Tsunami and Legal Conundrums: Too Big to Regulate, Too Ubiquitous to Miss, and Too Fast to Keep Up?” The SciTech Lawyer(Spring 2016). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Flying in the New Frontier: Emerging Acquisition, Security, Privacy, and Technology Issues,”American Bar Association (Fall 2015). Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Kate M. Growley.
• “Litigation & Proof in Defective Pricing Cases,”Briefing Papers, Thompson Reuters, No. 15-5 (April 2015). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “View From Crowell & Moring:Getting Ahead of the DFARS Safeguarding Clause,” Bloomberg BNA Federal Contracts Report (September 9, 2014). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer, Evan D. Wolff, and Kate M. Growley.
• “Cyber Policies and Executive Order Need Harmonization With Acquisition Rules and Practices,”Security Debrief Blog (September 8, 2014). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber Storms on Horizon: More Hackers, Regulators, and Litigation,”Crowell & Moring’s Data Law Insights (July 2, 2014). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Evan D. Wolff.
• “Data Law Trends & Developments: E-Discovery, Privacy, Cybersecurity & Information Governance,” Crowell & Moring LLP publication (June 2014). Contributors.
• “Pillaging the Digital Treasure Troves: The Technology, Economics, and Law of Cyber Espionage,”The SciTech Lawyer, 10, Issue 2 (Winter 2014). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Gordon Griffin.
• “The ‘Cyber Framework’ Arrives,”Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum (February 13, 2014). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer, Evan D. Wolff, Elliot Golding, and Kate M. Growley.
• “New DFARS Safeguards and Reporting Requirements,”Crowell & Moring’s E-Discovery Law Insights (December 11, 2013). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer, David C. Hammond and Evan D. Wolff.
• “New Building Block in the Cybersecurity Framework,” Crowell & Moring’s E-Discovery Law Insights(October 30, 2013). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer, Elliot Golding, and Evan D. Wolff.
• “ABA Cyber on the Hill with Congressional Staff (Nov. 7)”Crowell & Moring’s E-Discovery Law Insights (October 17, 2013). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity Standards and Risk Assessments for Law Offices: Weighing the Security Risks and Safeguarding Against Cyber Threats,”American Bar Association Section of Science and Technology (August 10, 2013). Co-Authors: Cheryl A. Falvey and David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “FEATURE COMMENT: Regulating Cybersecurity On A Piecemeal Basis—Can The Executive Order Harmonize The Cyber Law Patchwork?”The Government Contractor, 55, No. 24 (June 26, 2013). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Elliot Golding.
• “NIST Now ‘King of the Hill’ on Cyber Standards,”Crowell & Moring’s E-Discovery Law Insights (May 15, 2013). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer, Jonathan M. Baker, and Gordon Griffin.
• “Putting the SEC Spotlight on Corporate Cyber Risks,”Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum (April 26, 2013). Co-Authors: Amelia Schmidt, David Z. Bodenheimer, and Bryan Brewer.
• “Contractors Caught in the Cyber Minefields: More Rules and Greater Confusion for Public Sector Cybersecurity,”Bloomberg BNA Federal Contracts Report (March 12, 2013). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Olivia Lynch.
• “Cybersecurity Receives Presidential Push with New Cyber Executive Order,”Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum (February 14, 2013). Co-Authors: Gordon Griffin, Kate Molony, and David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Information Security, Privacy, and the Government Accountability Office: Perspectives on Risks, Requirements, and Emerging Issues in the Public Sector,”Crowell & Moring’s E-Discovery Law Insights (February 1, 2013). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Olivia Lynch.
• “New Cyber Breach Amendment Raises Questions for Cleared Contractors,”Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum (December 10, 2012). Co-Authors: Kate Molony and David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cloud Computing Acquisitions & Cybersecurity,”Briefing Papers, Second Series (October 2012). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• Defective Pricing Handbook, 2010-2011 Ed. (Thomson Reuters; reviewed by The Nash & Cibinic Report Book).Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Information Security for Federal Agencies & Contractors,”Briefing Papers, Second Series (February 2012). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Jonathan M. Baker.
• “Cyberwarfare in the Stuxnet Age: Can Cannonball Law Keep Pace With the Digital Battlefield,”The SciTech Lawyer, Volume 8, Number 3 (Winter 2012). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Calculating Defective Pricing Damages,”Briefing Papers, No. 11-7 (June 2011). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “SAFETY Act Liability Protection for Service Contractors in the Homeland Security Business: Why It’s Important and How to Get It,”CSA Service Contractor, p.14 (Winter 2007). Co-Authors: Linda S. Bruggeman and David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Government’s Defective Pricing Claim in the Great Engine War Flames Out at the Federal Circuit,”The Government Contractor, Vol. 48, No. 36 (October 4, 2006). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “When Cyber Barbarians Storm the Security Walls: The Mounting Risks of Security Breaches to Federal Agencies & Contractors,”BNA Federal Contracts Report, Vol. 86, No. 12 (October 3, 2006). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Pulling the Plug on the Nation’s Power Grid: Cyberthreats and Homeland Security Challenges,”The SciTech Lawyer, Vol. 2, No. 4 (Spring 2006). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “When Homeland Security Goes Abroad: The Global Collision of Privacy & Anti-Terrorism Laws,”BNA’s Federal Contracts Report, Vol. 85, No. 16 (April 25, 2006). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Kris D. Meade.
• “Country Q&A: United States Data Protection,”Practical Law Company, Vol. 2: Data Protection (2006-07). Co-Authors: Gaela Bailey, David Z. Bodenheimer, Benjamin T. Butler, Christopher Calsyn, Robin B. Campbell, Charles C. Hwang, Kris D. Meade, Jeremy Rhyne and John Stewart.
• “‘False’ or ‘Inaccurate’ Estimates,”Briefing Papers, No. 5-13 (December 2005). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “The Strange Notion of Estimates as Fraud: Will Weather Predictions Be Next Under the False Claims Act?”The Procurement Lawyer, Vol. 4, No. 40 (Summer 2005). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Privacy vs. Information Sharing: The Gathering Storm Over Homeland Security and How Contractors Can Reduce Their Risks,”Federal Contracts Report, Vol. 83, No. 21 (May 25, 2005). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Competition Trumps Defective Pricing Claim in the Great Engine War,”The Government Contractor, Vol. 47, No. 8, pp47-48 (February 23, 2005). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Homeland Security Now and Later: Emerging Issues and New Perils in Contracting,”The Clause, Vol. XIV, Issue 4 (November/December 2003). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “The SAFETY Act Interim Regulations: Will They Fulfill the Homeland Security Mission By Stimulating Innovations in Antiterrorism Technology?”Federal Contracts Report, Vol. 80, No. 16 (November 4, 2003). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Technology for Border Protection: Homeland Security Funding and Priorities,”Journal of Homeland Security (August 2003). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Finding Dollars for Biodefense: Opportunities and Challenges for Biotech Firms,”Genetic Engineering News, Vol. 23, No. 10 (May 15, 2003). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Is the SAFETY Act Safe? Homeland Security and the Politics of Tort Liability,”45-17 The Government Contractor 181 (April 30, 2003). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Biotechnology Sellers Beware: The Risks and Opportunities of Doing Business with the Government,”22 Biotechnology Law Report 88 (April 2003). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Economic Price Adjustment Clauses: Pricing Pretzels and Pitfalls,”Gov’t Cont. Audit Rep. 16-20 (Fall 2002). Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and J. Chris Haile.
• “The A-76 Commerical Activities Panel Report: Irreconcilable Differences Meet Mission Impossible,”78  Cont. Rep. (BNS) 187 (August 6, 2002). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Putting Teeth into the False Claims Act’s Pre-Complaint Disclosure Requirements for Relators,”The Procurement Lawyer, Vol. 4, No. 37 (Summer 2002). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Profits in Government Contracting: The Continuing Tug of War,”Gov’t Cont. Audit Rep. 12-16 (November 2001). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Damages Under the False Claims Act: Is the Sky the Limit?”Gov’t Cont. Audit Rep. 16-20 (September 2000). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “The New Battleground: Defective Pricing Invades Competitive Procurements,”Gov’t Cont. Audit Rep. 16-20 (December 1999/January 2000). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Past Performance: The Sequel,” 8-3 Topical Issues in Procurement Series, 37  Mgmt.(September 1997). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Responsibility of Prospective Contractors,”Briefing Papers 97-9 (August 1997). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Contractors Caught in the Cross Fire of Appropriations Law,”2-5 Government Contract Audit Report 14-16 (June 1997). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer
• “Cost Realism Analysis: The Myth of Unfettered Agency Discretion,” 58 BNA Federal Contracts Report24 (July 13, 1992). Author: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “FDA Publishes Cyber Guidance for Medical Devices,” Crowell & Moring’s Health Law BlogCo-Authors: Evan D. Wolff, John Fuson, Elliot Golding, Kathryn A. Linsky and David Z. Bodenheimer

Speaking Engagements

• “Costs, Pricing, and Audits” PubKGroup’s 6th Annual Year-in-Review – Live Webcast (January, 26, 2021). Moderator: Alan Chvotkin, Speakers: Brent Calhoon, David Bodenheimer, Greg Bingham, Mary Karen Wills, Paul Pompeo.
• “Legal Careers in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Information Law: 6th Annual Program,” American Bar Association Cross-Section Program (October 24, 2019). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Compliance Training in Defective Pricing & TINA,” Client Training Course, Connecticut (May 22-23, 2019). Speakers: David Z. Bodenheimer & Mana Lombardo.
• “Accounting, Cost, and Pricing,” Crowell & Moring’s Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC (May 7, 2019). Moderator: Nicole Owren-Wiest; Speakers: David Z. Bodenheimer, Charles Baek, and Elizabeth Buehler.
• “Under Scrutiny: Contractors and Cybersecurity,” OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring’s 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2018). Presenters: Paul M. Rosen, Evan D. Wolff, David Z. Bodenheimer, and Michael G. Gruden.
• “Compliance Training in Defective Pricing & TINA,” Client Training Course, Virginia (May 14, 2018). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Internet of Things National Institute,” ABA Science & Technology Law Section, Washington, DC (May 9-10, 2018). Lead Speaker & Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “On the IoT Frontier: Regulating and Securing Infinity,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Tysons Corner, VA (April 26, 2018). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Legal Careers in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Information Law: An Evening of Networking and Discussions with the Experts on How They Arrived,” American Bar Association Cross-Section Program (October 17, 2017). Moderators: David Z. Bodenheimer and Kate M. Growley.
• “Defective Pricing,” Federal Publications Seminar, Washington, D.C. (September 11-12, 2017). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson and Elizabeth Buehler.
• “Flying Through Government Thunder Clouds: Navigating Cloud Procurements, Cybersecurity, & Regulatory Issues in the Public Sector,” ABA CLE Webinar (August 17, 2017). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cost and Pricing Issues,” OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring’s 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2017). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Terry L. Albertson, Elizabeth Buehler, and Charles Baek.
• “Legal Careers in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Information Law: An Evening of Networking and Discussions with the Experts on How They Arrived,” American Bar Association Cross-Section Program (October 13, 2016). Moderators: David Z. Bodenheimer and Kate M. Growley. Speaker: Cheryl A. Falvey.
• “Defective Pricing,” Federal Publications Seminar, Washington, D.C. (September 19-20, 2016). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Robert A. Burton, Skye Mathieson, and Elizabeth Buehler.
• “Cybersecurity for Lawyers: Current Developments and Practical Steps to Ethically Protect Your Data,” Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting, Virginia Beach, VA (June 17, 2016). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity and Government Contracting: Regulations, Implications and Compliance,” Federal Publications Seminars, Washington, D.C. (June 2016). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Olivia Lynch & Nkechi Kanu.
• “Regulating Information: Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, & Exploding Rules,” OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring’s 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 25-26, 2016). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer. Panelists: Evan D. Wolff and Kate M. Growley.
• “Fast Forward: Hot Topics on Cybersecurity, Privacy, Technology, and Internet of Things,” ABA CLE Webinar (May 24, 2016). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Estimating System Update: Looming Defective Pricing Issues,” Dixon Hughes Goodman 21st Annual Government Contracting Update, Tysons Corner, VA (May 5, 2016). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “On the Frontier of the Internet of Things: Cybersecurity, Regulation, and Litigation in a Hyper-Connected World,” Joint Program, ABA Public Contract Law Section’s Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection Committee and Science & Technology Law Section’s Homeland Security Committee (April 13, 2016). Presenters: Clifford J. Zatz, Rebecca Baden Chaney, and David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber Contracting for Federal Government Agencies & Contractors,” Federal Publications Seminar, Washington, DC (April 11-12, 2016). Moderator & Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “IoT Behind the Curtain: A Look at the Technology,” ABA-National Institute on the Internet of Things, Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2016). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “What Will the New Year Bring,” Crowell & Moring Webinar, Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2016). Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
• “Flying on the Legal Edge of Drones: Emerging Acquisition, Security, and Regulatory Issues for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,” ABA CLE Webinar (January 12, 2016). Moderator & Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Government Contracting on the Cybersecurity Frontier: Cyber Landmines, Compliance Risks, and Emerging Rules,” American Bar Association Webinar (December 17, 2015). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer and Kate M. Growley.
• “Four Practical Tips to Succeed in the Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Market,” Legal Careers in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Information Law, ABA Section of Science & Technology Law, Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2015). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer; Presenters: Angela B. Styles and Cheryl A. Falvey.
• “Defective Pricing,” Thomson Reuters Federal Publications Seminar, Alexandria, VA (September 22-23, 2015). Presenters: Kent R. Morrison, David Z. Bodenheimer, J. Chris Haile, and Skye Mathieson.
• “Information Security, Privacy and the Government Accountability Office: Perspectives on Risks, Requirements, and Emerging Issues in the Public Sector,” American Bar Association Science & Technology Section (September 14, 2015). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Drones, Technology, and Markets: Caught in the Crosshairs of Federal Regulators & Cyber Spies,” Drones Incoming! Program, ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago IL (July 30-August 4, 2015). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Defective Pricing & Estimating Systems,” Dixon Hughes Goodman 20th Annual Government Contracting Update, Tysons, VA (May 21, 2015). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Federal Resiliency: Cyber and Supply Chain Updates for Federal Contractors,” Information Technology Alliance for Public Sector (ITAPS), Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2015). Panelist: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Contract Disputes,” OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring’s 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 5-6, 2015). Moderator: J. Chris Haile; Panelists: David Z. Bodenheimer and Agustin D. Orozco.
• “Cybersecurity and Government Contracting: Regulations, Implications and Compliance,” Federal Publications Seminars, Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2015). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Kate M. Growley, Yuan Zhou, and Sharmistha Das.
• “Practical Lessons in Litigating and Defending Defective Pricing Audits,” Federal Publications Webinar, Washington, DC (February 27, 2015). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Third Annual Corporate Counsel Perspectives on Cybersecurity for 2015,” ABA SciTech/PCL Program, Washington, DC (January 12, 2015). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “What Will the New Year Bring: Defective Pricing,” Crowell & Moring Webinar (January 7, 2015). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “ABA Young Leaders on Cybersecurity, Privacy, & Information Law: Rapid-Fire Retrospectives on 2014 and Predictions for 2015,” ABA’s PCL and SciTech Sections, teleconference (December 8, 2014). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “War & Terrorism in Cyberspace: Wild, Wild West Shoot Out on the International Frontiers,” Legal Talk Network Podcast (October 29, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer
• “Cyber Contractors & the Law of Armed Conflict,” ABA Public Contract Law Section Battlespace Committee, Washington, D.C. (October 29, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “ABA Careers in Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, & Privacy,” ABA SciTech and PCL Sections, Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2014). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Defective Pricing: Hazards & Defenses (Part 2),” Public Contracting Institute, Washington, D.C. (September 22, 2014). Lecturer: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity for Government Contracts,” Practising Law Institute, Washington, D.C. (September 18, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Defective Pricing,” Federal Publications Seminars, Washington, D.C. (September 17, 2014). Course Instructor: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity & Government Contracting Regulations,” Federal Publications Seminars, Washington, D.C. (August 18-19, 2014). Course Instructor: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Flying Robots in the Skies: Security, Privacy & Acquisition Issues with Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” ABA Public Contract Law Section Annual Conference, Boston, MA (August 7, 2014). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Federal Cyber Acquisition Regulations & the Need for Harmonization,” U.S. Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Working Group, Washington, D.C. (July 16, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity in the Public Sector: Cyber Espionage, IP Theft, and Federal Agencies & Contractors,” Federal Circuit Bench & Bar Conference, Asheville, NC (June 21, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity Developments in the Federal Sector,” Coalition for Government Procurement, Tysons Corner, VA (May 22, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber Crisis Management: Are You Prepared?” OOPS 2014, Crowell & Moring’s 30th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 13-14, 2014). Moderator: Evan D. Wolff; Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Kelly T. Currie, and Kate M. Growley.
• “Flying Through Federal Thunder Clouds: Navigating FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Guidance, & Cloud Cybersecurity Issues,” WMACCA Government Contractors Forum, Tysons Corner, VA (April 23, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Litigating Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Breach Issues in 2014,” ABA Litigation Section Spring Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ (April 10, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cloud Computing 101: Cloud Security Standards & Guidance,” ABA CLE (March 18, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity in the Private Sector,” WUSA Television Channel 9 Government Contracts Weekly Showby AOC Key Solutions (March 15, 2014). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Second Annual Corporate Counsel Perspectives on Cybersecurity for 2014,” ABA Public Contract Law and Science and Technology Law Sections, Washington, D.C. (January 13, 2014). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “What Will the New Year Bring: Cybersecurity and Privacy,” Crowell & Moring Webinar (January 9, 2014). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer and Evan D. Wolff.
• “Cyber Executive Order & NIST Framework,” Privacy & Information Security Update, ABA Section of Antitrust Law (November 19, 2013). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Is the Cyber Technology Kaleidoscope Outpacing the Law: Securing Clouds, Herding Mobile Devices, Snooping Social Media, and Firing Cyber Missiles,” American Bar Association Section of Science and Technology Law Information Security Committee 2013 Fall ISC Meeting and Presentation, Washington, D.C. (October 26-27, 2013). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Gordon Griffin, and Adrian Fontecilla.
• “Cyber Contracting Workshop for Contractors & Agencies,” Thomson West Federal Publications Seminar, Washington, D.C. (August 21-22, 2013). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer; Guest Presenter: Elliot Golding.
• “Cyber Nightmares in the Law Office – Why Law Firms & General Counsels Must Care: Firsthand Experiences in Handling (and Surviving) Data Security Attacks,” American Bar Association Section of Science and Technology, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (August 10, 2013). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer, Panelist: Cheryl A. Falvey, Mary E. Galligan, Retired SAC of Special Operations/Cyber Division, Rich McClain, Hunton & Williams, Peter McLaughlin, Morrison & Foerester.
• “Cyber Contracting Workshop for Contractors & Agencies,” Thomson West Federal Publications Seminar, Alpharetta, GA (May 30-31, 2013). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer; Guest Presenter: Elliot Golding.
• “Navigating Cyber Landmines in the Corporate Boardroom: Why & Where Government Contractors Must Tread Carefully,” OOPS 2013, Crowell & Moring’s 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 15-16, 2013). Moderator: James J. Regan; Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Bryan Brewer, and Gordon Griffin.
• “Cybersecurity for the Next Generation of Government Contractors,” Presentation to L2’s NextGen Government Contractors Association (April 30, 2013). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Gordon Griffin, and Kate Molony.
• “Managing the Cyber Threat Crisis: An Interactive Workshop on Cyber Threats and Cyber Security,” Crowell & Moring, Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2013). Panelists: David Z. Bodenheimer, Bryan Brewer, Stephen M. Byers, Robin B. Campbell, Morris F. DeFeo Jr., Cheryl A. Falvey, Jeffrey L. Poston, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Michael J. Songer, and Scott L. Winkelman.
• “The Cybersecurity Battlefield in Federal Procurements: What You Need to Know about the Exploding Risks and Escalating Rules,” Presentation to National Contract Management Association, Free State Chapter (January 17, 2013). Co-Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Amelia Schmidt, Olivia Lynch, and Gordon Griffin.
• “Corporate Counsel Perspectives on Cybersecurity for 2013,” ABA SciTech Information Security and Homeland Security and PCL Cybersecurity Committees’ Program, Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2013). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber Terrorism, Cyber Security, and War: Fighting in a Virtual World,” ABA International Law Fall Conference, Miami Beach, FL (October 18, 2012). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “1st Annual Cyber Contracting Workshop for Contractors & Agencies,” Thomson West Federal Publications Seminar, Washington, D.C. (August 22-23, 2012). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity: What Does a Breach Mean to Your Job Identity or Security?,” Crowell & Moring’s 2012 Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS), Washington, D.C. (May 9-10, 2012). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Navigating the Landmines of Data Security Breaches: Practical Lessons Learned in Unearthing, Disarming, and Avoiding Cyber Threats and Digital Disasters,” ABA SciTech Homeland Security and PCL Cybersecurity Committees’ Program, Washington, DC (April 9, 2012). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber on the Hill with Congressman Jim Langevin,” ABA SciTech Homeland Security and PCL Cybersecurity Committees’ Program, Washington, DC (February 15, 2012). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Trade Secrets & Cybersecurity: Managing the Cybersecurity Threat,” C&M State of the Art Trade Secrets Protection Strategies, Washington, DC (November 15, 2011). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Audits & Defective Pricing: Ten Essential Lessons for Avoiding the Audit Nightmare,” National Job Corps Association Program, Washington, DC (October 5, 2011). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity: What Does a Breach Mean to Your Job, Identity or Security,” ABA Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada (August 7, 2011). Moderator & Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber Warfare & Frontier Justice: What’s the Law, Who’s the Judge, and Where’s the Authority,” ABA SciTech Homeland Security and PCL Cybersecurity Committees’ Program, Washington, DC (June 13, 2011). Moderator & Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “TINA & Commercial Item Contracting,” Ounce OF Prevention Seminar (OOPS) XXVII (May 25-26, 2011). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer. Speaker: J. Chris Haile.
• “Cyber Tsunami 2.0: Digital Pearl Harbors, Cyber Riptides, & Swirling Cybersecurity Standards,” Caught in the Federal Procurement Fish Bowl, 26th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS), Crowell & Moring, Washington, D.C. (May 26-27, 2010). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber on the Hill: Congressional Cybersecurity Oversight, Legislation & Initiatives for 2010,” ABA Science & Technology’s Homeland Security Committee and Public Contract Law’s Cybersecurity Committee (May 10, 2010). Moderator & Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Private Sector Perspectives on Department of Defense Information Technology and Cybersecurity Activities,” Testimony before House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, 112th Cong. (Feb. 25, 2010). David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Morphing Duties & Intensifying Oversight,” ABA Cybersecurity Committee, Washington, DC (Jan. 11, 2010). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity: Titanic Threats and Escalating Duties for Agencies and Contractors,” ABA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (Aug. 2, 2009). Moderator & Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity: Opportunities & Pitfalls for Selling in the US Marketplace,” Enterprise Ireland Forum, Washington, DC (June 16, 2009). Speaker: David Bodenheimer.
• “U.S. Technology Marketplace: Opportunities & Pitfalls for Selling to the U.S. Government,” Canadian Technology Forum, Washington, DC (June 10, 2009). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Bid Protests and Competition 25 Years After CICA,” Crowell & Moring Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) (May 2009). Co-Speakers: Thomas P. Humphrey, David Z. Bodenheimer, John E. McCarthy Jr. and Puja Satiani.
• “Securing our Critical Infrastructure: Money, Technology, and Homeland Security Opportunities,” Crowell & Moring Security Roundtable (October 2, 2008). Speaker & Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyber on the Hill: Congressional Initiatives and Oversight for Emerging Cybersecurity Issues,” Crowell & Moring Security Roundtable (August 5, 2008). Speaker & Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Investing in Intelligence: Cutting-Edge Solutions for the National Security Mission,” C&M Security Breakfast Series (May 13, 2008). Speaker & Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cyberspace and Homeland Security: Vulnerability and Opportunity,” Crowell & Moring Homeland Security Breakfast Series, Washington, DC (Jan. 24, 2008). Moderator and Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Homeland Security Technology: Where the Technology is Going & the Money is Flowing,” Crowell & Moring Homeland Security Breakfast Series, Washington, DC (Nov. 15, 2007). Speaker & Panel Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Future of Homeland Security Technology,” Crowell & Moring Homeland Security Breakfast Series, Washington, DC (Sept. 18, 2007). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Cybersecurity: Old Targets, New Strategies,” ABA Annual Conference, Public Contract Law Section, San Francisco (Aug. 12, 2007). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Playing by Its Own Rules: TSA’s Exemption from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and How It Impacts Partnerships with the Private Sector,” Testimony before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Management, Investigations and Oversight, 110th Cong. (Aug. 1, 2007). Witness: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Government Contract Claims: The Expanding Litigation Battlefield on Estimates in False Claims Act suits and Defective Pricing Actions,” ABA Public Contract Law Section and Center for CLE Teleconference, Washington, DC (March 2007). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Discussion with Stewart Baker (DHS Assistant Secretary for Policy): Biodefense, Cybersecurity, and Technology Issues in Homeland Security,” ABA Science and Technology Section’s Committee on Homeland Security, Washington, DC (January 2007). Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Helping Business Protect the Homeland: Is the Department of Homeland Security Effectively Implementing the SAFETY Act: Testimony Before the House Homeland Security Subcommittees on Management, Integration & Oversight and Emergency Preparedness, Science & Technology, 109th Cong. (Sept. 13, 2006). Witness: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “IT Homeland Security Risks & Opportunities: Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity,” BNA 4th Annual Homeland Security Contracting Opportunities Conference, Washington, DC (May 2006). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Privacy & Cybersecurity Dilemma in Balancing the Homeland Security Mission to Gather & Share Information,” BNA 3rd Annual Homeland Security Contracting Opportunities Conference, Arlington, VA (May 2005). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Border & Transportation Security: Emerging Issues & Practical Perils in Contracting,” BNA 2nd Annual Contracting with DHS Conference (May 2004). Presenter: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Defective Pricing & False Claims Act,” Federal Publications Seminar – Washington, DC (Septempber 2003-present). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.
• “Pricing of Adjustments in Administration of Government Contracts,” The George Washington University Law School (1997 and 1998). Speaker: David Z. Bodenheimer.

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• The Invisible Enemy: President’s Remarks Underscore New Focus on Cyber Crime
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• Cloud Computing Contracts Run Into Bottleneck At GSA
  March 28, 2013 — Law360
• Hackers Could be Fair Game for Deadly Force, Cyberwar Experts Say
  March 22, 2013 — CSO Online
• Q&A With Crowell’s David Bodenheimer
  March 15, 2013 — Law360
• Major Contracting Reform Could Hurt Competition, Small Biz
  July 10, 2012 — Government Contracts Law360, Quoted
• Waiting On Cybersecurity Laws, Agencies Toughen Regs
  March 26, 2012 — Government Contracts Law360, Quoted
• Cybersecurity Reforms Likely As Contractor Support Grows
  March 20, 2012 — Government Contracts Law360, Quoted
• Nation’s Infrastructure Still Vulnerable to Cyber Attack
  August 4, 2011 — ABC News/Politics
• The Cybersecurity Boom
  May 10, 2010 — The Washington Post
• Flaw in the Marketplace Hurts Smaller Security Tech Firms
  June 9, 2008 — CQ Homeland Security
• Caught in the Act: Critics Say Safety Act Stifles Anti-Terrorism Technology
  July 18, 2005 — Federal Computer Week