John W. Chierichella

John Chierichella is a partner in the Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Practice Group in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Chierichella has a broad range of experience in government contract matters, including bid protests, claims and appeals, cost and CAS issues, teaming disputes, GSA's Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, compliance reviews and internal investigations, and qui tam and other False Claims Act litigation.

He is a prolific author and frequent lecturer, and co-authored the leading book on the MAS Program.

Mr. Chierichella served as attorney/adviser to the Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, Department of the Air Force, in the area of procurement law (1973-75).

Mr. Chierichella holds a Top Secret national security clearance.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Government Contracts, 2) Investigations &, 3) International Trade, 4) Bid Protests, 5) Claims, 6) Contract Cost Accounting, 7) Exports and Export-Related Controls, 8) Intellectual Property Rights Under Government Contracts and 9) Multiple Award Schedule Contracting
Law School Columbia Law School (J.D., 1972)
Education Cornell University (A.B., 1969)
Bar Member / Association California State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association
Most recent firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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