Profile
Vaib counsels and represents government contractors on a broad range of legal issues, including bid protests, contract claims and disputes, national security, and compliance issues.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Regularly represents clients in bid protests and interventions at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the United States Court of Federal Claims (COFC).
- Successfully represented a government contractor in defending a $1.3 billion contract for intelligence and cyber operations solutions.
- Assists government contractors in navigating regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity and supply chain risk management.
- Assists with internal investigations relating to issues unique to government contractors, including cybersecurity compliance and alleged violations of the FCA.
- Represents government contractors in a variety of disputes with the government, including claims and terminations.
Professional Experience
- Private law practice (2021)
- Research Assistant and Assistant Counselor, Foundation of Hope (2018-2020)
- Opinions Columnist, University of Pittsburgh – The Pitt News (2017-2020)
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
J.D., with honors, The George Washington University Law School
B.A., summa cum laude, University of Pittsburgh
Law Journals
Member, Federal Communications Law Journal
Bar and Court Memberships
- District of Columbia Bar
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Certifications
Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) TMT Law & Policy Certificate
Languages
- Hindi
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