Aerospace and Defense

Overview

We help clients in key sectors of the aerospace, defense and government services industries compete successfully, address compliance requirements with confidence, and control legal costs. Our robust multi-practice team has a national presence and our attorneys collaborate to provide timely, practical advice focused on solutions.

Our team includes industry-leading lawyers with corporate, commercial, regulatory, white-collar defense and litigation experience. Our comprehensive experience in government contract law includes representing clients in bid protests, contract disputes, white-collar investigations, and the application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in this regulated industry. We advise middle market businesses, emerging companies, new ventures and global entities, assisting them with government contracts, export controls, sanction compliance, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, cybersecurity, employment, and a host of other issues.

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
Employment
Environment
Export controls
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Government contracts
Intellectual property
International trade
Life sciences
Litigation
Mergers and acquisitions
National Industrial Security Program requirements, including Foreign Ownership Control Influence (FOCI) mitigation
Privacy and data security
Tax
White collar defense and investigations

Our diverse client base spans multiple sectors:

Aerospace and aviation
Construction, architecture and engineering
Defense
Electronics
Energy
Environmental remediation
Homeland security
Information technology
Manufacturing
Optics and photonics
Real estate
Software
Transportation

A legacy of service

BakerHostetler is proud of its long association with the U.S. military and veterans – from our founder, Newton D. Baker, who served as Secretary of War during World War I, to the nearly 70 veterans currently among our ranks. For decades, we have been privileged to support veterans’ causes. To mark the firm’s centennial in 2016, our attorneys made a major commitment to The Veterans Consortium, for whose clients we provide pro bono representation before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

Select Experience

Filed an amicus brief for the entire U.S. defense industry in a critical appeal before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit involving government contractor immunity for patent infringement. In an en banc decision, the court adopted our position that contractor immunity should apply and agreed that the government should be held liable for patent infringement in cases involving the non-U.S. manufacture of component parts for the F-22 stealth fighter.
Defending a globally known, U.S.-based engineering, construction and private military contracting company against claims brought under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO), among other statutes, for claims arising out of the use of non-U.S. workers at U.S. bases in Iraq.
Represented a military food service provider in the protest of the U.S. Defense Department’s Defense Logistics Agency’s decision to reject contractor’s proposal, resulting in the agency taking corrective action by reissuing the underlying solicitation and accepting the contractor’s proposal.

Name	Title	Office	Email
Marc A. Antonetti Washington, D.C. +1.202.861.1788 Partner Marc A. Antonetti	Partner	Washington, D.C.	mantonetti@bakerlaw.com
William C. Bergmann Washington, D.C. +1.202.861.1549 Partner William C. Bergmann	Partner	Washington, D.C.	wbergmann@bakerlaw.com
Orga Cadet Washington, D.C. +1.202.861.1576 Associate Orga Cadet	Associate	Washington, D.C.	ocadet@bakerlaw.com
Joseph L. Chairez Costa Mesa +1.714.966.8822 Partner Joseph L. Chairez	Partner	Costa Mesa	jchairez@bakerlaw.com
Brendan E. Clark Cleveland +1.216.861.6488 Partner Brendan E. Clark	Partner	Cleveland	bclark@bakerlaw.com
C. Shawn Cleveland Dallas / Houston +1.214.210.1210 / +1.713.751.1600 Partner C. Shawn Cleveland	Partner	Dallas	scleveland@bakerlaw.com
Lisa N. Collins Atlanta +1.404.256.8231 Partner Lisa N. Collins	Partner	Atlanta	lncollins@bakerlaw.com
Craig L. Cupid Atlanta +1.404.256.8230 Partner Craig L. Cupid	Partner	Atlanta	ccupid@bakerlaw.com
Cory C. Davis Atlanta +1.404.946.9830 Counsel Cory C. Davis	Counsel	Atlanta	ccdavis@bakerlaw.com
Denis L. Durkin Orlando +1.407.649.4053 Partner Denis L. Durkin	Partner	Orlando	ddurkin@bakerlaw.com
Rolando González Costa Mesa +1.714.966.3507 Counsel Rolando González	Counsel	Costa Mesa	rgonzalez@bakerlaw.com
Mark J. Itri Costa Mesa +1.714.966.8814 Partner Mark J. Itri	Partner	Costa Mesa	mitri@bakerlaw.com
Michael R. Levin Orlando +1.407.649.4698 Partner Michael R. Levin	Partner	Orlando	mlevin@bakerlaw.com
Barbara D. Linney Washington, D.C. +1.202.861.1611 Partner Barbara D. Linney	Partner	Washington, D.C.	blinney@bakerlaw.com
Kristen H. Luck Houston +1.713.276.1686 Associate Kristen H. Luck	Associate	Houston	kluck@bakerlaw.com
Kevin J. Miller Washington, D.C. +1.202.861.1628 Senior Trade and Security Advisor Kevin J. Miller	Senior Trade and Security Advisor	Washington, D.C.	kjmiller@bakerlaw.com
Patrick M. Muldowney Orlando / New York +1.407.649.4002 / +1.212.847.7066 Partner Patrick M. Muldowney	Partner	Orlando	pmuldowney@bakerlaw.com
Lana Muranovic Houston +1.713.646.1338 Partner Lana Muranovic	Partner	Houston	lmuranovic@bakerlaw.com
Aaron B. Rabinowitz Philadelphia +1.215.564.8965 Partner Aaron B. Rabinowitz	Partner	Philadelphia	arabinowitz@bakerlaw.com
Kenneth B. Reisenfeld Washington, D.C. +1.202.861.1545 Partner Kenneth B. Reisenfeld	Partner	Washington, D.C.	kreisenfeld@bakerlaw.com
Lauren J. Resnick New York +1.212.589.4241 Partner Lauren J. Resnick	Partner	New York	lresnick@bakerlaw.com
Joel E. Roberts Orlando +1.407.649.4082 Partner Joel E. Roberts	Partner	Orlando	jeroberts@bakerlaw.com
Stephen E. Ruscus Washington, D.C. +1.202.861.1610 Partner Stephen E. Ruscus	Partner	Washington, D.C.	sruscus@bakerlaw.com
Brian W. Song New York +1.212.271.1505 Partner Brian W. Song	Partner	New York	bsong@bakerlaw.com
Michael S. Vitale Orlando +1.407.649.4083 Partner Michael S. Vitale	Partner	Orlando	mvitale@bakerlaw.com
Timothy A. Worrall Ph.D. Denver / San Francisco +1.303.764.4050 / +1.415.659.2655 Partner Timothy A. Worrall Ph.D.	Partner	Denver	tworrall@bakerlaw.com

Experience

Filed an amicus brief for the entire U.S. defense industry in a critical appeal before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit involving government contractor immunity for patent infringement. In an en banc decision, the court adopted our position that contractor immunity should apply and agreed that the government should be held liable for patent infringement in cases involving the non-U.S. manufacture of component parts for the F-22 stealth fighter.
Defending a globally known, U.S.-based engineering, construction and private military contracting company against claims brought under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO), among other statutes, for claims arising out of the use of non-U.S. workers at U.S. bases in Iraq.
Represented a military food service provider in the protest of the U.S. Defense Department’s Defense Logistics Agency’s decision to reject contractor’s proposal, resulting in the agency taking corrective action by reissuing the underlying solicitation and accepting the contractor’s proposal.
Advising a large aerospace company regarding compliance related to export control, economic sanctions and related issues. Prepared technical assistance agreements and license applications for submission to the U.S. Department of State. Prepared voluntary disclosures of possible regulatory violations to the State Department and the Bureau of the Census.
Advised one of the largest U.S.-based defense contractors in an internal investigation of business practices and sales of certain products in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. This matter has involved the review of voluminous documents, site visits to around the world, and numerous interviews.
Providing regulatory counsel to one of the nation’s largest defense contractors; assisted in creating and auditing a program to ensure compliance with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Environmental Protection Agency and related regulatory agencies.
Defended a security services contractor in litigation at the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) arising from the Department of Energy’s termination for default of contractor, representing client through procedural motions that resulted in the reversal of the termination for default and a favorable settlement.
Representing a Department of Defense contractor in employment law matters, including issues arising at the intersection of the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Service Contract Act.
Developed affirmative action plans for companies and counsels clients through Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audits.
Defended a protest in the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) of a Department of Defense, U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) aviation fuel contract, defending an award in a temporary restraining order hearing and defending an award on the merits through the decision, resulting in the affirmation of a contract award.
Developed numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based business ethics and compliance programs for contractors, including updating and revising codes of ethics, developing and providing training, and providing procedures for company personnel.
Represented services contractor in suspension and debarment proceedings before the U.S. Department of Air Force, resulting in the lifting of the suspension through an administrative agreement.
Obtained numerous U.S. government approvals related to the launch of U.S. satellites by foreign launch service providers, including the first-ever waiver of U.S. policy against the utilization of Indian launch vehicles, and guided clients through Department of Defense monitoring of foreign launch campaigns.
Counseled a major U.S. university in obtaining a novel U.S. government approval for the co-development and deployment of a spacecraft with a non-NATO ally.
Assisted numerous U.S. and foreign entities in successfully navigating the CFIUS process, including in connection with a recent transaction involving investment by a Chinese entity in a sensitive industry.
Represented a leading global producer of aerospace components in more than 25 acquisitions and dispositions, totaling more than $2.4 billion.

Recognition

Selected as a 2020-2021 “Pacesetter” in Cybersecurity Services by ALM Intelligence Pacesetter Research
BTI Powerhouse for Cybersecurity Litigation (2022)
BTI Cybersecurity Powerhouse (2020)
BTI CyberSavvy Law Firm (2020)
Chambers Global
- Privacy & Data Security: The Elite (USA) (2022)
- International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (USA) (2017 to 2022)
- International Trade: Customs (USA) (2021-2022)
- International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions (USA) (2017 to 2020)
- International Arbitration: Highly Regarded, Band 1 (2022)
Chambers USA
- Privacy & Data Security: The Elite – Nationwide (2021)
- Privacy & Data Security – Nationwide (2013 to 2020
- Intellectual Property ‒ Ohio (2011 to 2021)
- Intellectual Property ‒ Georgia (2017 to 2021)
- Intellectual Property ‒ Pennsylvania (2007 to 2021)
- Intellectual Property: Litigation ‒ District of Columbia (2015 to 2021)
- Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution ‒ District of Columbia (2015 to 2021)
- Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets ‒ New York (2014 to 2021)
- International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (Nationwide) (2017 to 2021)
- International Trade: Customs (Nationwide) (2017 to 2018, 2021)
- International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions (Nationwide) (2017 to 2019)
- International Arbitration: Highly Regarded, Band 1 (2021)
- International Arbitration: Enforcement, Spotlight Table (2021)
- Real Estate – Georgia (2019 to 2021)
- Real Estate – North & Central Florida/Florida (2014 to 2021)
- Real Estate – Ohio (2007 to 2021)
The Legal 500 United States:
- Media, Technology and Telecoms: Advertising and Marketing: Transactional and Regulatory (2018 to 2021)
- Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) (2021)
- Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (2016 to 2020)
- Media, Technology and Telecoms: Data Privacy and Data Protection (2016 to 2020)
- Dispute Resolution: International Trade (2015 to 2021)
- Real Estate (2018 to 2020)
Latinvex Top International Law Firms in Latin America (2017 to 2022)
- Trade and Sanctions (2021-2022)