Bio

Hilary’s practice is diverse and encompasses virtually all manner of government contracting matters, including contract formation, performance, administration, protests, REAs, claims and claim appeals; prime/sub disputes in federal and state court; APA cases, TROs and injunctions; security clearance controversies and appeals; small business protests and appeals; corporate due diligence in support of mergers, acquisitions and asset purchases; domestic preferences; Bayh-Dole, subject inventions and IP matters; Dodd-Frank conflict minerals and supply chain matters; small business set-aside programs; cost audits and disallowances and incurred cost submissions. He advises and represents clients in all manner of enforcement controversies including corporate inquiries and investigations, as well as criminal, civil and administrative investigations and associated legal proceedings. Hilary represents clients involved in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, transportation, construction, software, medical and health care, engineering, life sciences, and research and development endeavors, among others. He negotiates and prepares technology licensing agreements involving patents and trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks. Hilary counsels clients on the unique issues associated with inventions developed under publicly funded procurement contracts and other agreements, and also advises on the pros and cons of using proprietary technology in connection with performance of government contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.