Overview

Dana Pashkoff is an experienced government contracts attorney known for her success litigating contract claims and bid protests before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). A frequent author on government contracting matters, she regularly counsels clients on matters involving ethics and compliance, domestic preferences, commercial item contracting, subcontractor disputes, and procurement integrity. In addition to litigation matters, she also advises government contractors on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and associated due diligence.

Dana is a former law clerk for the Honorable Nancy B. Firestone of the United States Court of Federal Claims. 

Risk Management and SAFETY Act

Dana has particular experience in risk management counseling related to the sale of antiterrorism products and services. She is known for her work with the SAFETY Act, a statute that protects companies from civil suits arising from acts of terrorism. Dana routinely counsels clients on the regulatory process for obtaining coverage under the SAFETY Act and helps them to prepare and submit SAFETY act applications for review by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Related Policy, Advocacy, and Consulting Services

Credentials

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Maryland

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Clerkships

U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Hon. Nancy B. Firestone, 1997-1998

Education

George Washington University Law School
J.D. cum laude, Public Contract Law Journal (1997)

University of Maryland
B.A. magna cum laude (1994)

Insights & Events

Latest
最新 August 2025

New Executive Order Imposes Stricter Federal Control Over Grant Awards

Executive Order Directs Agencies to Review All Grants for Alignment With ‘Agency Priorities’ and Revise Grant Terms to Include ‘Termination for Convenience’ Clauses
7 min read  
News June 2025

Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys Named Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

17 min read  
最新 February 2025

DOJ’s Aggressive Efforts to Investigate a Federal Government Contractor

What to Do If You Are Targeted for Investigation
9 min read  
最新 January 2025

Responding to Recent Guidance on OMB’s Temporary Pause of Federal Financial Assistance Programs

Broad Scope of OMB Memo M-25-13 Could Affect Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients Across Industries
9 min read  
January 2025

Federal Highway Administration Ends General Waiver for Manufactured Products

Amended Rule Aligns With Build America, Buy America Act
4 min read  
最新 January 2025

President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246

Ending Federal Contractors’ Race and Gender Affirmative-Action Obligations
3 min read  
最新 January 2025

Fourth Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

16 min read  
最新 October 2024

Third Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

11 min read  
最新 October 2024

Department of Defense Establishes New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program

Requirements for Defense Suppliers, Contractors and Subcontractors
11 min read  
News April 24, 2018

Drinker Biddle Launches Government Contracts Practice With Four New Lawyers in Washington, D.C.

3 min read  
Insights
最新 August 2025

New Executive Order Imposes Stricter Federal Control Over Grant Awards

Executive Order Directs Agencies to Review All Grants for Alignment With ‘Agency Priorities’ and Revise Grant Terms to Include ‘Termination for Convenience’ Clauses
7 min read  
最新 February 2025

DOJ’s Aggressive Efforts to Investigate a Federal Government Contractor

What to Do If You Are Targeted for Investigation
9 min read  
最新 January 2025

Responding to Recent Guidance on OMB’s Temporary Pause of Federal Financial Assistance Programs

Broad Scope of OMB Memo M-25-13 Could Affect Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients Across Industries
9 min read  
January 2025

Federal Highway Administration Ends General Waiver for Manufactured Products

Amended Rule Aligns With Build America, Buy America Act
4 min read  
最新 January 2025

President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246

Ending Federal Contractors’ Race and Gender Affirmative-Action Obligations
3 min read  
最新 January 2025

Fourth Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

16 min read  
最新 October 2024

Third Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

11 min read  
最新 October 2024

Department of Defense Establishes New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program

Requirements for Defense Suppliers, Contractors and Subcontractors
11 min read  
最新 January 2024

Fourth Quarter 2023 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

13 min read  
最新 November 2023

Third Quarter 2023 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

8 min read  
Other Perspectives

Firm Blog Contributions

  • LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association — Public Contract Law Section
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association

Honors

  • Chambers USA — USA - Nationwide, Government Contracts, 2025