Steven M. Masiello
Dentons US LLP
Steven M. (Steve) Masiello, Esq. is a partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, where he focuses on client counseling and litigation concerning federal, state and commercial contracts, technology agreements and related regulatory matters. He represents both large and small companies across diverse industries including aerospace and defense, construction and engineering services, information technology, health care, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. Mr. Masiello possesses substantial experience assisting clients with government contract cost accounting, cost allowability and contract estimating and pricing matters. Specifically, he advises clients on resolving audit findings and disputes arising out of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Cost Principles in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and OMB Circulars and the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA). Additionally, he handles client bid protest concerns, equitable adjustment or breach of contract claims, reverse-Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) cases, intellectual property (patents, software and data rights) matters and other contract and regulatory disputes. Mr. Masiello also aids clients with the implementation of government contract compliance policies and procedures, including assistance with Department of Defense (“DoD”) Business Systems development, internal assessment and with the defense against adequacy challenges to such client systems. He further conducts internal investigations and resolves allegations of contractor fraud under the False Claims Act (FCA), violation of law or regulation, overpayment or other alleged contractor wrongdoing. Mr. Masiello is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designated by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Prior to joining the firm, he served on active duty as an officer in the United States Air Force.
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