J. Eric . Whytsell
Stinson LLP
J. Eric Whytsell, Esq., is a government contracts lawyer who represents
clients' interests through counseling, negotiation, and litigation. His
clients include multinational corporations as well as small and mid-sized
businesses in a variety of sectors, including technology and IT services,
R&D, construction, defense, cybersecurity, transportation,
manufacturing, financial services, education, healthcare, and biotech.
Eric advises on federal, state and local procurement and other complex
compliance issues throughout the life cycle of the contracting process.
Clients rely on his counsel from pre-proposal opportunity and risk
assessment, through compliance with solicitation requirements, award
capture, and contract performance, to termination and close-out. Along
the way, he helps clients understand and address a wide variety of
issues, including: business ethics and conduct; government contractorspecific
employment laws; privacy and data security; sourcing
restrictions; M&A due diligence and contract novation; security
clearances; cost and pricing; small business and socio-economic
programs; and export controls. Eric also supports client success by
negotiating contracts, subcontracts, teaming and joint venture
agreements, and IP development agreements and licenses with
contractors, commercial and non-profit entities, and institutions of
higher education. If disputes or potential problems arise, he advocates
for his clients in bid and size protests, contractor and government claims,
and appeals. In addition, he guides clients through audits and
investigations, terminations, and suspension and debarment issues.
Regardless of the problems he is working to help solve, Eric's approach
reflects his belief in the importance of cogent analysis, effective
communication, and a focus on the client's bottom line. Eric serves on
the governing Council of the American Bar Association’s Public
Contract Law Section. He has written extensively on government
contract matters and frequently lectures and conducts training on
government contracting, cybersecurity, export controls, and intellectual
property issues.
(09/19)
