Profile
Rita counsels government contractors and subcontractors on a wide array of legal matters, including bid protests, internal investigations, and claims and disputes.
Rita also supports clients in navigating regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity, national security, and supply chain risk management, including U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and civilian agency cybersecurity requirements, FedRAMP, NIST, secure software development practices and SBOMs, and incident response.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Prosecutes and defends bid protests before federal and state bodies, including the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC).
- Represents government contractors in disputes with the government, including claims under the Contract Disputes Acts (CDA) and appeals of contracting officer final decisions and terminations to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA).
- Represents government contractors in federal district court in various disputes, including related to teaming and subcontracting
- Assists government contractors in navigating regulatory requirements and complex compliance issues, including those related to procurement integrity, conflicts of interest, and cybersecurity compliance.
- Assists with internal investigations relating to cybersecurity compliance, ethics, alleged violations of the False Claims Act, and other federal and state laws and regulations.
Professional Experience
- Spring Law Clerk, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (2020)
- Research Assistant, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, Professor Caroline Cecot (2020)
- Administrative Law Clinic, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School (2019-2020)
Affiliations
2026 Pathfinder, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)
Recognitions
- Included in The Best Lawyers in America directory of “Ones to Watch” for Government Relations (2026, 2027)
- Recognized by Law360 as a "Rising Star" in Government Contracts (2026)
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
B.A., High Honors, University of California, Santa Barbara
Law Journals
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law, Economics, and Policy (2020-2021)
Bar and Court Memberships
- District of Columbia Bar
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Related News & Insights
- AlertExecutive Order Rebrands AI as “Super Intelligence” and Signals Potential Federal Legislative ChangesJacqueline F. "Lyn" Brown, Sydney M. White, Teresita R. Kummer, Alissa Lynwood, Ania Trichet, Kevin T. NguyenOctober 2, 2026
- AlertFAR Council Issues Second Round of FAR Overhaul Proposed Rules Covering 16 FAR Parts: Analysis of Proposed Parts 9, 14, 27, 28, 36, and 47 plus associated FAR Part 52 clausesKara M. Sacilotto, Tracye Winfrey Howard, Scott A. Felder, Nicholas T. Iliff, Jr., Teresita R. Kummer, Anthony IorioSeptember 23, 2026
- Media MentionTeresita Kummer Profiled by Law360 as a 2026 Rising StarLaw360August 26, 2026
- Press Release82 Wiley Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2027August 20, 2026
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