Jennifer Eve Retener

Jennifer counsels and represents government contractors and subcontractors on a broad range of legal issues, including bid protests, contract claims and disputes, investigations of alleged misconduct, and compliance issues.

Representative Matters

• Prosecutes and defends bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Also has experience with state protests, including protests at the D.C. Contract Appeals Board.
• Represents government contractors in disputes with the federal government, including appeals of contracting officer final decisions to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA).
• Counsels clients on a wide range of government contract performance issues arising throughout the lifecycle of the contract.
• Advises clients on preparing and submitting requests for equitable adjustments, claims, and termination settlement proposals.

Professional Experience

• Whistleblower Office Intern, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (2019)
• Family Justice Litigation Clinic, The George Washington University Law School (2019)
• Judicial Intern, Circuit Court for Prince George's County (2018)