Profile
Jeffery M. Chiow, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Government Contracts Practice, represents clients in litigation and government investigations related to government contracts, including federal and state bid protests and claims. Many of the bid protests that he litigates involve enterprise critical matters with billions of dollars at stake. Jeff has deep experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, as well as cybersecurity, technology services contracting, and schedule contracting. Prior to entering private practice, he was a U.S. Marine Corps weapons and sensors officer in the F/A-18D Hornet. This experience informs Jeff’s work with cutting-edge technology in the areas of space systems, cloud computing, weapons platforms and IT systems. Jeff also advises businesses on compliance matters, working with government contractors to develop tailored strategies for addressing complex business, legal, and regulatory issues. In particular, he is a recognized leader in the constantly-evolving area of cybersecurity, including compliance with DoD’s cyber and supply chain requirements and the CMMC initiative and related investigations and disclosures.
Jeff’s False Claims Act experience includes advising on alleged fraud involving federal grants, DOJ Civil Fraud investigations, and qui tam suits alleging hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. He conducts sensitive internal compliance investigations and counsels defense, health care, construction, and technology clients about potential civil and criminal liability as well as potential disclosure obligations.
Concentrations
- Bid protests
- Investigations
- Cyber and supply chain security
- False Claims Act - DOJ civil fraud investigations and qui tam suits
- Space and aerospace systems
- Claims and disputes
- Small business
Capabilities
Experience
- Represented major cloud service provider in two multi-billion dollar bid protests, one conducted as a classified GAO bid protest.
- Represented a major aerospace contractor in Congressional and Inspector General investigations of a $1 billion-plus contract.
- Represented major aerospace company in bid protest of Space Force procurement of constellation of defense satellites.
- Support small cutting-edge space and airborne sensor company in contracting, compliance and competition issues concerning federal development contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
- Represented contractors in investigations and testimony before the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Represent Lessor in disputes, investigations and advocacy concerning GSA leases for law enforcement and judicial entities.
°The above representations were handled by Mr. Chiow prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- U.S. Marine Corps, 1997-2006
- F/A 18D Naval Flight Officer, 1997-2006
- Served in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Awarded Air Medal with Combat V
- Instructor, The Basic School for Marine Officers, 2004-2006
- F/A 18D Naval Flight Officer, 1997-2006
- Law Clerk, Department of Justice, Criminal Division Fraud Section, 2007
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Judge Titus, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 2006-2007
- Legal Intern, National Science Foundation, 2006
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, Chambers USA, Government Contracts – USA – Nationwide, 2018-2023
- Selected, Legal 500, “Next Generation Partner,” 2018
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, 2020-2022
- "Rising Stars," 2014-2019
- Member, Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Aerospace & Defense, 2023
- Member, Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Government Contracts, 2022
- Member, American Bar Association, 2008-Present
- Member, Public Contract Law Section, 2008-Present
- Appointed, Section Council, 2023-2026
- Co-Chair, Acquisition Reform & Emerging Issues, 2022-2024
- Vice Chair, 2013-2022
- Co-Chair, Battlespace & Contingency Procurement Committee, 2016-2018
- Vice Chair, 2022-2024
- Vice Chair, Legislative & Regulatory Coordinating Committee, 2022-2023
- Co-Chair, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Security Committee, 2017-2020
- Board of Governors, Court of Federal Claims, 2015-2017
- Editor of 5th Edition, Court of Federal Claims Deskbook
- Award Winner, Randolph W. Thrower, Exceptional Service to the Bar, 2017
- Member, Public Contract Law Section, 2008-Present
Credentials
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2008
- B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1997
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States