Frank S. Swain
Principal - Faegre Drinker Consulting
Overview
He also counsels businesses offering technology, services and commercial products to apply for or renew Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts with the General Services Administration and the Veterans Affairs Department.
He has particular experience with Buy America regulations imposed on federal contractors and the impact of trade treaties and related trade remedies on federal contract and sales compliance.
Health & Bioscience
Frank's extensive experience with health issues and organizations informs his advice to health research and health care product organizations. He particularly focuses on contract and research grant issues, including data privacy and technology standards.
Technology & IT
Frank advises clients with technology and IT products regarding U.S. government licensing and rights issues, as well as growing requirements for data privacy and cybersecurity.
Insurance & Financial Services
Frank advises clients on financial services regulatory issues, U.S. Treasury approval of surety carriers and SBA financial program issues.
Food & Agriculture
Frank represents trade associations in the food and agriculture industry, providing analysis and implementation guidance on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and federal regulation of food labeling.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining the firm, Frank served as the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the United States Small Business Administration. He also served as legislative counsel to the National Federation of Independent Business and was in private practice in New York.
Frank serves clients of Faegre Drinker Consulting as a consulting professional, and does not act as a lawyer for those clients. Separately, Frank serves other clients as a lawyer for Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. He can help you decide which services are best for you. Learn more.Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. (1975)
Colgate University
B.A. cum laude (1972)
Experience
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2020 1 min readOnline Pharmacy Alliance Focuses on Public PolicyDigital Health Patient & Public Health Organizations Pharmacies & Pharmacy Benefit Managers Health & Life Sciences Health & Biosciences Consulting Government & Regulatory Affairs Lobbying & Public Policy
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2019 1 min readNational Council for Behavioral Health Seeks Telemedicine Solution for Substance Use DisordersDigital Health Patient & Public Health Organizations Health & Life Sciences Health & Biosciences Consulting Government & Regulatory Affairs Lobbying & Public Policy
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January 2018 1 min readVectrus Acquires Management Services Company for $36MCorporate Mergers & Acquisitions
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2018 1 min readInsurance Commissioner Monitors Low-Income Health Plan ProviderInsurance Government & Regulatory Affairs Corporate Restructuring
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August 2017 1 min readHealth Tech Company Finalizes Milestone Outsourcing ArrangementHealth & Life Sciences Technology Transactions & Licensing Corporate Intellectual Property
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2016 1 min readNonprofit Health Care Company Interprets CMS GuidanceHospitals & Health Systems Health & Life Sciences Nonprofit Organizations Health & Biosciences Consulting Government & Regulatory Affairs
Insights & Events
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Other Perspectives
- What Ag Retailers Need To Know About CARES, SBA, Paid Leave
Webinar, Agricultural Retailers Association, April 2020
Honors
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018-19
- Charles L. Whistler Pro Bono Award — Faegre Baker Daniels, 2009
- Genetic Alliance — Honoree for volunteer efforts in support of genetic nondiscrimination legislation, 2007
- Who's Who in American Law