Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services

Partner Josh Schnell was recently elected to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) Bar Association. Since its founding in 1987, the COFC Bar Association has supported the Court and promoted justice in disputes between the United States government and its citizens.

Josh Schnell was interviewed by the Associated Press regarding allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse in 8(a) set-aside contracts. In the article, which focuses on Department of Homeland Security sole-source 8(a) contracts, Josh stressed the importance of competition and transparency in federal contracting. Click the link to read the article in Politico. 

Seizing opportunities across the African continent and in other international contexts, particularly low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), can feel daunting. This client advisory outlines key legal considerations for structuring cross-border agreements, selecting appropriate entity types, engaging jurisdiction-specific counsel, and building compliance frameworks that support effective, scalable multi-country operations.